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Blazers

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  • 16-12-2012 10:43pm
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    mood
    Registered Users Posts: 4,264 ✭✭✭


    I need to get a couple of good quality blazers in the sales. I want something I can wear to the office and weekends. Any suggestions? I'm hoping to get them in the sales.


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    jokettle
    Registered Users Posts: 11,419 ✭✭✭✭jokettle


    I have one in black from Zara, it came as part of a skirt suit but I think it looks lovely with jeans for a more casual outfit. Zara are usually fairly reliable for office-type wear, so blazers should be easy enough to find there.


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    Valentina
    Registered Users Posts: 4,281 ✭✭✭Valentina


    Zara and Mango both usually have very good quality blazers.

    mangooutlet.com have some nice pieces already discounted.


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    mood
    Registered Users Posts: 4,264 ✭✭✭mood


    Would Zara and Mango blazers be too formal for weekends with jeans etc?


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    northernstar
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭northernstar


    Topshop have lovely 'boyfriend' blazers. Fairly pricey at full price (about €100) but saw one in a sale recently for €45.


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    daenerysstormborn3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,213 ✭✭✭daenerysstormborn3


    I have a number of blazers from Dorothy Perkins. Ones for work (I work in a solicitor's office and attend Court regularly) and ones for nights out. Good quality, big selection and fairly reasonably priced.


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    mood
    Registered Users Posts: 4,264 ✭✭✭mood


    pixiebean22 wrote: »
    I have a number of blazers from Dorothy Perkins. Ones for work (I work in a solicitor's office and attend Court regularly) and ones for nights out. Good quality, big selection and fairly reasonably priced.

    I can be a bit less formal in work so I'm hoping to get a could that can be worn for work and weekends.


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    Moody_mona
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭Moody_mona


    mood wrote: »
    Would Zara and Mango blazers be too formal for weekends with jeans etc?

    I have a navy Mango blazer with cream lining and it's perfect for jeans. Lovely quality and about €40.


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    Hermione*
    Registered Users Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭Hermione*


    You can great bargains in investment pieces in the sales. I bought two Massimo Dutti blazers in last year's sale for about €80/85 each, down from €200. Expensive at the time, but I've gotten so much wear from them and they still look brand new. Totally worth it.


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    Valentina
    Registered Users Posts: 4,281 ✭✭✭Valentina


    mood wrote: »
    Would Zara and Mango blazers be too formal for weekends with jeans etc?

    I don't think so. Depends how you accessorise it and your overall style. I have a black blazer from Zara with striped lining that I wear to work and casually. I sometimes roll up the cuffs a little to make it less 'worky'.


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    fillefatale
    Registered Users Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Does anyone else find Zara blazers quite tight across the chest and shoulders but ok on the waist? Puts me off buying them.


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    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    fillefatale wrote: »
    Does anyone else find Zara blazers quite tight across the chest and shoulders but ok on the waist? Puts me off buying them.

    Yep, they are a disastrous fit on me for pretty much exactly that reason.


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    cee_jay
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭cee_jay


    Next have some nice blazers sometimes, I saw a fab navy one, with leather collar the last time I was in there.


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    meeeeh
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    fillefatale wrote: »
    Does anyone else find Zara blazers quite tight across the chest and shoulders but ok on the waist? Puts me off buying them.
    I have problems with a lot of Zara clothing. I end up trying loads of things and most are usually complete disaster. I love their T-shirts though and some more relaxed pants but their more fitted clothing just doesn't work for me. Mango seems to be much better (for me). I love mango for office wear. It's not the best quality but it is decent and very professional looking. Their selection in Ireland isn't great though.


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