Biker jacket vs Blazer!

The Biker jacket and blazer go head to head…

As you probably know by now, I love a biker jacket and often add one to an outfit to dress it down or biker-chic it up depending on what I’m wearing underneath, yet I have also always been a major fan of the trusty blazer and this autumn/winter they are really having a moment with some brilliant tuxedo options around.

The Biker Jacket

My biker jackets are all trusted friends of old and have been around the block a few times and still stood the test of time. One of my favourites is a 15 year old real leather tan biker my parents bought me and one of my recent acquisition is a pre-loved Betty Jackson animal print version I bought last year. This proves how useful they’ve been and showing you how cyclical fashion is – things usually have a habit of coming back round – look at the 90’s vibe going on right now!

There is pretty much no end to how you can wear a biker jacket – just try it with different outfits as a well-fitted biker can create a waist where there is none, interest to an otherwise every day look and sass to a formal outfit – why not wear over a cocktail dress and add ankle boots. Try it with elegant wide-leg trousers to balance out the proportions and dress-down a work-look – instantly taking you to the cocktail bar! A biker jacket also enables you to wear seasonal pieces out of season – think summer dress, autumn jumpsuit, an outfit you bought for a friend’s wedding – add a biker jacket to dress them down and sass them up and wear all year round. I am still wearing my summer white maxi skirt with a black biker jacket and a roll-neck to ‘winterize’ the look. Definitely getting the use out of that skirt!

Style is much more long-lasting and carries it’s own story so you can rest assured it’s worth the investment if you want to go down the leather route. There are brilliant PU and Vegan Lather options around as well, so there really is a jacket for your budget, your style and your story.

Here are a few of my current High Street favourites;

H&M 49.99

Belstaff 1,595.00

Warehouse 256.00

M&S 249.00

M&S Curve 59.00

The Blazer

Blazers are so ‘in’ right now although in my opinion they never really went out. They’ve had a style upgrade and with the popularity of two-pieces there are some great options out there – you don’t just need to stick to black. You can add checks, stripes, prints or go for paler neutral colours to lighten up your look.

I own two black blazers, one more fitted and a looser longer version which always looks chic with skinnies and heels on a night out when I can’t decide what to wear! I picked up a navy Calvin Klein beauty from a charity shop, which is a stunning fit and really elegant and this year I bought and wore to Royal Ascot a white blazer from Mint Velvet which has had tons of use and I’m still wearing it now. This colourway has been a revelation and as a slightly longer style I’ve been able to wear it with maxi skirts and wide-leg trousers creating an elegant and feminine look.

Adding a blazer to a simple jeans and Breton striped top has become something of a staple look and why not – the addition of a blazer quickly upgrades this outfit to every day to chic but don’t forget about adding a blazer over a maxi skirt or a dress for a feminine and chic silhouette. A blazer also elevates a sports luxe trouser – getting you more use and comfort from your wardrobe and creating a style-forward look for work.

Play around with lengths and sizes – sometimes going up a size will mean you get more use out of it as you can layer up underneath as the winter gets colder. Over-sized doesn’t have to mean it makes you look ‘bigger’ or wider as long as the cut is flattering wearing it sized up can actually look elegant and effortless especially if you balance the proportions by wearing skinnies or fitted items underneath or adding a belt to create a contrast.

Here are a few of my current High Street favourites;

Boohoo 20.00

Zara 49.99

Sosandar Velvet 89.00

River Island Curve 80.00

Hugo Boss 269.00

JD Williams 55.00

Next 50.00

I’ve also created a style guide showing a few outfits of me wearing the same outfit except for the finishing touch of either a blazer or a biker jacket – see for yourself the difference each item makes and how you can upgrade or dress down many outfits ensuring your clothes work harder for you.

I am currently writing a Blog featuring these two iconic styles as part of my ‘Six Style Pieces Every Woman Should Own’ piece – so if you’d like to know more about how and why I think these are Wardrobe Essentials along with other essentials, follow me on social media and keep a look out for it coming soon. Or have a read of some of my previous blogs for Style Inspiration…

See how many different looks you can create just by adding one of the above and I’d love to hear from you if you’ve created any new outfits…

Until next time – look and feel the best version of you!

Abbey xx

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