the (fashion) gospel according to bria: who needs a boyfriend when you've got a blazer?

Spring 2010 Fashion Trend #3: The Boyfriend Blazer

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(left to right) emanuel ungaro, christian lacroix, jill stuart

(left to right) dvf, tracy reese, tracy reese

Don't just grab your boyfriend's blazer out of his closet! The Boyfriend Blazer is a very special article of clothing that can make a statement in an outfit. The thing about the Boyfriend Blazer is that even though it's supposed to look like a piece of men's clothing, it's fitted for a woman. The most fashionable to wear the Boyfriend Blazer this spring is with shorts, a dress, or a skirt. I think that this look could work for practically any environment: a day at the office, a day at school, or a night on the town. You'll look fashion-forward, chic, and relaxed at the same time. The thing about menswear is that you have to throw in an element of girlie into the outfit. Because if you don't, you'll end up look a bit androgynous. You're trying to for high fashion and stylish, not confused and cross-dressing. So throw in some ruffles, lace, bows, etc. so you don't lose yourself completely to the boy jacket. But seriously, girls, this article of menswear is a staple piece for this spring and summer. Don't be caught without one!

A few things to keep in mind about the blazer:

1. Go oversized! It is called the "Boyfriend Blazer"for a reason! It's as if your boyfriend was lending you his blazer. And mind you, your boyfriend is a little small because it really shouldn't be extremely large. You don't want to look like you bench 150.

2. Roll up your sleeves. This makes the outfit look more relaxed and less planned out. Whenever you dress yourself, you want to give the illusion that you don't try at all, when in reality you've been planning this outfit for weeks. Also, by exposing your wrists makes you seem very feminine.

Here's an outfit I threw together for the boyfriend blazer. I'm digging this website...