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Alternative to a cardigan in spring/summer? Cool blazer?

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1981m · 15/04/2018 22:16

I am fed up with always wearing cardigans. I am a cold person so end up always wearing one but feel they look frumpy at times and the hem goes up at the back.

I really want a cool/casual blazer/ jacket to wear instead. I really like the women's suit jackets which are in shops at the moment but they are too formal for me.

Any suggestions?

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MadMaryBoddington · 16/04/2018 11:10

I like this but it’s outrageously overpriced.

www.meandem.com/fine-cord-shirt-jacket

1981m · 16/04/2018 12:46

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/product/ash-grey-utility-jacket/14719

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/product/washed-indigo-4-pocket-jacket/14860

Tried these two on today. Really liked them but they are jackets more than blazers. Not sure they would be too long for shorts or dresses either

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Baileystruffle · 16/04/2018 12:54

Denim jacket. Also longline light cardis can look much better than shorter style ones and look great with skinny jeans/above the knee skirts

MuddyForestWalks · 16/04/2018 13:09

I really like that boohoo.com kimono jacket and will be ordering one. Thanks for starting this thread OP, I had the exact same question myself.

mickeymacca · 16/04/2018 13:46

I have this grey Jersey blazer from boohoo from about 2 years ago its great goes with loads... They don't have the exact one anymore the closest I could find was this

www.boohoo.com/laila-lapel-jersey-blazer/DZZ51229.html

Alternative to a cardigan in spring/summer? Cool blazer?
mickeymacca · 16/04/2018 13:47

I'm wearing skinny jeans with that one in the pic

1981m · 16/04/2018 14:53

Thanks but not keen on denim jackets. Had one years ago and not a fan of double denim. Looking for something to wear with skirts/dresses/shorts/ 3/4 quarter lengths.

What does everyone think of the two links to the ones I tried on today?

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1981m · 16/04/2018 14:55

Or this one? Again- too long?
m.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/jersey-blazer-7535854

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kaytee87 · 16/04/2018 16:18

Denim or biker jacket?

kaytee87 · 16/04/2018 16:19

Thanks but not keen on denim jackets. Had one years ago and not a fan of double denim.

Just daw this. I don't wear mine with jeans, wear it over summer / maxi dresses

mickeymacca · 16/04/2018 17:50

That top shop grey one is fab

LoniceraJaponica · 16/04/2018 18:03

I really like the Boohoo one in navy.

1981m · 16/04/2018 19:34

Kaytee- I want to buy one that goes with everything including jeans and 3/4 lengths

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Ollivander84 · 16/04/2018 19:55

I have two kimono jackets from Dorothy Perkins that are great

Ollivander84 · 16/04/2018 19:56

Mine aren't online but similar
https://m.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/black-embroidered-lace-cuff-kimono-7528215

1981m · 16/04/2018 20:30

Ordered the top shop one. Hopefully be what I am looking for.

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