The New Blazer Hour

The jacket doing all the work this season

The New Blazer Hour

Shoulders have softened and lengths have loosened - think lady jackets in tweed and boucle, cropped cuts that sit at the waist, and trousers cut with enough room to move. Size up, leave it open over a tee, and let the proportions do the talking.

Best J.Crew Blazers make a strong case for softer shoulders, roomier proportions, and jackets that feel current without being fussy. I am especially drawn to the Margeaux styles in stretch and linen blends, the cropped lady jacket, and the gingham École blazer, with a trench coat for layering into the mix. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together The Perfect Blazer and The Sculpted Blazer.