Best blazers for the job for under $ 50 - fashion expert advice
'19.04.2017'
Source: Time
Of course, you can spend 3- or even 4-valued amount to buy a jacket for work. But, according to the expert in the field of fashion and design Deborah Beard of the New York Institute of Fashion Technologies, clothing for work should not cost so much. And if you know what to look for, you can find great blazers that cost less than $ 20.
The price of a blazer is primarily influenced by the quality of the fabric. A jacket made of natural wool or silk will be expensive or very expensive, but a blazer made of synthetic fabrics with the addition of natural fibers can cost much less. Deborah Beard insists that in the context of the use of synthetic fabrics, it is no longer a question of low quality. Often a jacket designed by a good master of high-quality polyester will be inexpensive, but very high-quality.
Edition Time asked Deborah Beard to evaluate a few fashionable blazers from H&M, Old Navy and Target. And her findings show that it is quite possible to buy a quality blazer for work for little money.
Fitted Blazer by Target got good expert marks for quality and still costs less than $ 35. The jacket is made of a polyester blend of twill and spunbedx. According to Deborah Beard, the stretch effect for the blazer is a plus. "We all love to have our clothes stretch a little." The presented blazer is sewn on a lining of contrasting striped fabric. This allows you to instantly change the look, just rolling up the sleeve of the blazer.
The jacket definitely has positive reviews among buyers, but there are reports that the jacket is undersized. Beard explains this by the fact that manufacturers often design a model for a "naked" mannequin - and thus does not take into account the fact that a woman wears a blouse or sweater under a blazer. Always consider this point when buying a jacket. And do not rush to decide that you have gained too much.
Deborah Beard draws attention to the place of pockets on these blazers. On some models, the pockets are located on the front shelves, while others have set-in pockets on the sides. And there is also room for the manufacturer to save money. When trying on, be sure to check how the hand enters the pocket, how convenient they are. Alternatively, the manufacturer can offer a "snag pocket" - this is not so convenient, but also allows you to reduce the cost of a blazer without much damage to quality.
As for the similar blazers from H&M ($ 35) and Walmart ($ 20) - The quality of the fabric on these jackets is very similar. The only secret is that the jacket from H&M on one button. According to Deborah Beard, faux fabric blazers do not always fit perfectly on the figure and just a single clasp leaves room for maneuver and allows you to hide the non-ideal lines of an inexpensive jacket.
For connoisseurs of natural fabrics, probably a blazer made of flax and cotton from Oldnavy... Although such a jacket will cost a little more - $ 43. It is believed that jackets made from these fabrics breathe better, but they still have polyester lining. As for the design of the jacket, the expert had no complaints about it. The only thing that caused a lot of questions was the difficulty in leaving. Although it is indicated on the jacket that it can be washed in a washing machine, in fact, it is important to dry it correctly later, otherwise you will get a crumpled and hopelessly spoiled thing.
