Let's dissect why this notion is incorrect.
First, finding the perfectly tailored casual blazer which fits you as comfortably as a glove pays major dividends in not only style points, but in also minimizing dressing time.
Imagine running late in the morning and needing to rush out the door. Throw on any clean oxford shirt, slim pants, and rather than going for your typical jacket, throw on a blazer (which is really just a kind of jacket anyways) and BAM! You're looking sharp in little to no time. Successfully fooling everybody that you've spent a considerate amount of time to be well put together when really you only took the 10-15 minutes you usually take anyways.
Secondly, be bold in what you wear on a casual basis. Don't succumb to the idea that being well dressed is unnecessary.
Putting some effort into oneself reflects more than just an exterior appearance but more so on how well you know how to treat your body. From a man's perspective, dressing to be more than simply presentable doesn't require that much more effort. As long as you have the right pieces to work with in your wardrobe, throwing together a simple, yet well put together outfit should be stress-free.
For example, blazers are such great easy-to-wear pieces that you don't have to confine yourself to pulling it out only on special occasions. For those who are not yet used to wearing blazers on a casual basis or are stepping out of their comfort zone for the very first time, take small steps in becoming comfortable with it. Try wearing blazers with a different texture (e.g. corduroy), warmer tones (e.g. sand, light greys, earth browns, etc.), or less padding on the shoulders area to give it less of a boxy appearance and more of a casual look. Pairing a blazer with your favorite minimalistic sweater or crew neck can also achieve a more relaxed look as well.
Consider what's the use of keeping such a great piece locked up in your wardrobe? More often than not, you're spending a good amount of money on the piece, so why not try to find as many ways to wear it as you can?
Rather than consulting a comprehensive fitting guide, for those who are looking to find their fit when it comes to picking out the perfect blazer or sport jacket for their body shape and size, here's a five-point guide I personally live by that will surely make you look 0 to 100, real quick:
1. With your arms hanging down by your side, your blazer sleeves should just cover/reach your wrist, no longer and no shorter. This is key for when you wear either an oxford or classic dress shirt underneath in order for the ends to slightly show.
2. When reaching into the inner pocket of your blazer with a flat extended hand, the reach should be fluid and non-restrictive from the sleeves. If you experience significant restraint in doing this motion or find that the sleeve of the jacket is buckling, the fit is not right.
3. If the bottom of your blazer is flaring out rather than snugly shaping to your body, the fit is again not appropriate.
4. When buttoned at the first button, the jacket should not feel restrictive to the point where your abdomen feels uncomfortable to breathe or talk - you already know, wrong fit.
5. The shoulder seems of the blazer should fit comfortably, but snugly on the edges of your shoulder.
Keep calm and blazer on.
Putting some effort into oneself reflects more than just an exterior appearance but more so on how well you know how to treat your body. From a man's perspective, dressing to be more than simply presentable doesn't require that much more effort. As long as you have the right pieces to work with in your wardrobe, throwing together a simple, yet well put together outfit should be stress-free.
For example, blazers are such great easy-to-wear pieces that you don't have to confine yourself to pulling it out only on special occasions. For those who are not yet used to wearing blazers on a casual basis or are stepping out of their comfort zone for the very first time, take small steps in becoming comfortable with it. Try wearing blazers with a different texture (e.g. corduroy), warmer tones (e.g. sand, light greys, earth browns, etc.), or less padding on the shoulders area to give it less of a boxy appearance and more of a casual look. Pairing a blazer with your favorite minimalistic sweater or crew neck can also achieve a more relaxed look as well.
Consider what's the use of keeping such a great piece locked up in your wardrobe? More often than not, you're spending a good amount of money on the piece, so why not try to find as many ways to wear it as you can?
Rather than consulting a comprehensive fitting guide, for those who are looking to find their fit when it comes to picking out the perfect blazer or sport jacket for their body shape and size, here's a five-point guide I personally live by that will surely make you look 0 to 100, real quick:
1. With your arms hanging down by your side, your blazer sleeves should just cover/reach your wrist, no longer and no shorter. This is key for when you wear either an oxford or classic dress shirt underneath in order for the ends to slightly show.
2. When reaching into the inner pocket of your blazer with a flat extended hand, the reach should be fluid and non-restrictive from the sleeves. If you experience significant restraint in doing this motion or find that the sleeve of the jacket is buckling, the fit is not right.
3. If the bottom of your blazer is flaring out rather than snugly shaping to your body, the fit is again not appropriate.
4. When buttoned at the first button, the jacket should not feel restrictive to the point where your abdomen feels uncomfortable to breathe or talk - you already know, wrong fit.
5. The shoulder seems of the blazer should fit comfortably, but snugly on the edges of your shoulder.
Keep calm and blazer on.
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