Blazer recommendations?

[fortnightlily]

I don't have a lot of business wear. I'm a software developer/manager who has been working remotely since Covid. But I'm also 41 and may be looking for a new job soon which means interviews and feel like I should pick up some nicer basics.

Facebook keeps showing me the Melanie jacket from French Mauve and I'm tempted but figured I'd see if anyone had any other favorites.

I've got narrow shoulders but a larger chest. I have diastasis recti so tight at the waist or abdomen is no-go.

[slbride2003]

I have this one in multiple colors and wear them all the time. Cicy Bell Womens Casual Blazers... www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDB459T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[missva]

My 3 favorite ones I have bought recently are these:

bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=569851011&vid=3&tid=bfpn000013&kwid=1&ap=7&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjOunBhB4EiwA94JWsMUwmlhcJy4oPjABHrvBD1jQWiQFf-9k7wT9Qbs63lHmbudtzBqs8RoCZ84QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

www.quince.com/women/knit-blazer?color=camel&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__women%2Fjackets__Blazers__11

www.jcrew.com/pdp/womens/categories/clothing/blazers/willa/willa-blazer-in-italian-city-wool-blend/BK020?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=navy&colorProductCode=BK020

[shauni27]

I like the J crew factory ones: factory.jcrew.com/plp/womens/categories/clothing/blazers

If you want to go more economical, I was in Old Navy this weekend and they have some cute ones, too. If I am doing a trendy or bright colored blazer I go more economical, but for a classic I go J Crew outlet.

[sugarbear1]

I have several of the JCrew Factory blazers and love them.

[keweenawlove]

I saw the Melanie recommended a lot too and didn't love the material of it. It's almost of a structured cardigan than a true blazer.

I found this one and have it in 3 colors now
www.shopskiesareblue.com/products/welt-pocket-blazer-2

[fortnightlily]

Sept 25, 2023 11:04:26 GMT -5 keweenawlove said:

I saw the Melanie recommended a lot too and didn't love the material of it. It's almost of a structured cardigan than a true blazer.

I might actually be ok with that, since I don't do a lot of actual suiting. I do already have my fair share of cardigans/wraps though...

[sdlaura]

Petite blazers work best on me. My favorites are from Nordstrom. I'm still wearing the black blazer I bought when I was interviewing for jobs out of college 20 years ago!

[Pilsy]

I don't know if they're still in, but someone here recommended oversized Max Studio blazers a year or two ago, and I have two I still love and wear.

I got them at Nordstrom Rack.

[shortstax]

Sept 25, 2023 11:04:26 GMT -5 keweenawlove said:

I saw the Melanie recommended a lot too and didn't love the material of it. It's almost of a structured cardigan than a true blazer.

I found this one and have it in 3 colors now
www.shopskiesareblue.com/products/welt-pocket-blazer-2

Agreed. I bought the Melanie by French Mauve at a thrift shop without knowing it's a popular brand.  I like it, but it's definitey more like a polished cardigan.  I only knew what it was because I googled it hoping to get it in another color, then was shocked because it's not worth $100-150.

I've purchased some Anne Klein open blazers from Marshalls that are comfortable and can easliy flex into a business professional environment.  I'm wearing one for a conference presentation this friday.

I recently bought this one too and it works well as someone who's petite:  www.marshalls.com/us/store/jump/product/women-women-clothing-coats-jackets/Maz-Solid-Cropped-Ruched-Sleeves-Jacket/4000211538?colorId=NS4154828&pos=2:7&N=315328405

Sweater blazers are great too for dressing up or down:

www.macys.com/shop/product/anne-klein-petite-sweater-knit-blazer?ID=16391390

factory.jcrew.com/pdp/womens/categories/clothing/sweaters/cardigans/schoolboy-sweater-blazer/BF227?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=black&colorProductCode=BF227

[Doggy Mommy]

The oversized ones look terrible on me. I love both of these though:

www.nordstrom.com/s/wit-and-wisdom-peak-lapel-crop-blazer-nordstrom-exclusive/7424970

www.madewell.com/the-sutter-crop-blazer-in-plaid-NM527.html?color=WR0525#search-gender=women&q=blazer&lang=default&context=women&start=24

[carmenere]

I’ve found a couple nice ones at Ann Taylor lately. If you’re struggling with fit, go for one that fits at the widest point and have it tailored.

[letsgetweird]

If you're looking for a bargain, TJ Maxx has had some cute blazers recently.

[fortnightlily]

Sept 25, 2023 17:05:32 GMT -5 shortstax said:

Sept 25, 2023 11:04:26 GMT -5 keweenawlove said:

I saw the Melanie recommended a lot too and didn't love the material of it. It's almost of a structured cardigan than a true blazer.

I found this one and have it in 3 colors now
www.shopskiesareblue.com/products/welt-pocket-blazer-2

Agreed. I bought the Melanie by French Mauve at a thrift shop without knowing it's a popular brand.  I like it, but it's definitey more like a polished cardigan.  I only knew what it was because I googled it hoping to get it in another color, then was shocked because it's not worth $100-150.

... 

factory.jcrew.com/pdp/womens/categories/clothing/sweaters/cardigans/schoolboy-sweater-blazer/BF227?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=black&colorProductCode=BF227

Thanks for both of these!

[mellymel]

I really love the blazers from White House Black Market, and they have a lot of coordinating separates. They aren’t cheap but you can find coupons easily. My closet is full of WHBM blazers - they’re my go-to now!