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BLAZER GLORY

For work, rest or play, the blazer is one of the hardest-working staples in your wardrobe. Here, Esquire’s style director,
Teo van den Broeke, tries a few on and shares his tips on how to pull off the smart jacket with stylish aplomb

Work wonders

For decades, the unwritten sartorial rule of the office dictated that men wear suits (a few dress-down Fridays aside).Today, things have relaxed; never has it looked more stylish – or smart – to wear a tailored blazer with a pair of beautifully cut trousers in a contrasting fabric.The key is to keep colours tonal and accessories traditional: a knitted tie or folded pocket square smartens things up instantly.

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A BLAZER and
trousers are as office
appropriate as a suit

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Keep your look sharp

Keep your look sharp
Contrasting trousers adds finesse

Contrasting trousers adds finesse
Classic puppytooth adds bite

Classic puppytooth adds bite
Office-friendly appeal

Office-friendly appeal

Something for the weekend

While a structured blazer is perfect for formal environments, something softer like a
deconstructed jacket is great for downtime.
Team tailored separates with traditionally
sporty pieces such as sneakers, sweaters and
backpacks; this new relaxed mood is simple to
add to your wardrobe.Wear a comfortable
cotton or linen style with pieces of a similar
shade and classic tennis shoes to look
considered and understated.Just make sure
everything fits well – it’s about looking relaxed, not sloppy.

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Go for SOFTER shapes
and fabrics for a
relaxed look

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Tonal pairings are key

Tonal pairings are key
Khaki is a classy choice

Khaki is a classy choice
Raise the style stakes

Raise the style stakes
Work for day or night

Work for day or night

When night falls

If you’re going out at night, focus on fabric and
colour.Pep up something like a classic navy
blazer with a print shirt, or for double-breasted
styles (great for creating the illusion of height),
ensure your blazer takes centre stage with a
simple T-shirt in a luxe material.While a
deconstructed style suits daytime, a more
structured cut is better for evenings – it’ll make
you look smarter and slimmer. And who doesn’t
want that?

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LUXE materials make
the right after-hours
statement

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Goes with everything

Goes with everything
A print packs a punch

A print packs a punch
Italian fabrics adds flair

Italian fabrics adds flair
Looks great after dark

Looks great after dark

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