Kat's Notebook

I’m still in search for the perfect boyfriend blazer or just plain trendy black blazer. I gave up on the boyfriend blazer (although a part of me is still looking) because my height won’t make me look good with long blazer. I’m only 5” 1’ and long blazer makes me look smaller and dwarfed.

When I say perfect blazer – it means tailored cut, sophisticated fabric, right size, and fashion forward. Scratch out those jersey type blazers or something that will make me look that I’m going to the office. What I wanted is a perfect accessory for my sleeveless top, dark wash skinny jeans, and 4 inch stilleto shoes.

A casual outfit is made trendy and sophisticated with cool looking jacket. As they said an outfit is plain and boring without accessories.

I will call my hunt the search for dinner blazer. A dinner blazer is a good investment since you can pair it with a dress or jeans. It instantly upgrades the look. Boyfriend blazers are great if your tall. I saw a salesgirl at Nordstrom wearing the boyfriend blazer that I’ve tried on which didn’t inspire my look because of my height but fits her perfectly because she’s tall and voila, with that jacket on, she’s so fierce-looking! I just envy her.

I’ve already bought 6 blazers and returned 6. Nothing fits my petite frame. Of course I haven’t considered buying those USD100plus blazers yet. I’m not that desperate for a blazer! Although that $135 BEBE jacket is making me rethink my decision. All the blazers I’ve tried have problems with size or cut – the bust area is big, my shoulder looks manly, the hem is too long, the cut is too straight and not sexy, and what’s with the coat-tail?

I’m 5”1’ and skinny. I don’t wear heels often so my blazers should go well with flats. Here are my ideal blazers characteristics:

1. black

2. not cheap fabric – no jersey, rayon, office blazer fabric

3. cropped sleeves – this kind of sleeve is just so sexy

4. good cut and hem should fall just above my hips

5. good lapel – not too narrow and not too wide

6. not super padded shoulder because I don’t want to have man-shoulders.

7. nice frame and structure/silhouette

If your on the hunt too, here are some suggested stores with dinner/boyfriend blazers at reasonable prices:

nordstrom.com

bloomingdales.com

bebe.com

Happy shopping!

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