Black Blazer or Navy Blue Blazer?

MaroonAndGreen · 03-03-2015 2:57am #1

I'm getting a slim fit linen blazer for casual wear and I'm torn between getting a black one or a navy blue one....

My questions are....

1. Can you wear a black blazer with khaki jeans?
2. Can you wear a black blazer with grey jeans?
3. Is there any way you can make wearing a red t-shirt underneath a black blazer work?

4. Can you wear a navy blue blazer with khaki jeans?
5. Can you wear a navy blue blazer with grey jeans?
6. Is there any way you can make wearing a red t-shirt underneath a navy blue blazer work?

If anyone can answer any of these questions that would be great, also any general advice is welcomed!

HelgaWard · 03-03-2015 11:01am

I think the answer to all of those questions is yes.

MaroonAndGreen · 03-03-2015 1:03pm

HelgaWard wrote:

I think the answer to all of those questions is yes.

I'm also a little concerned that its harder to make black look casual than navy blue?

whiskeyman · 03-03-2015 1:35pm

MaroonAndGreen wrote: »

I'm also a little concerned that its harder to make black look casual than navy blue?

Could depend on the cut / shape of the blazer.
A blazer in general is going to be more formal than casual, but still 'smart' casual anyway.
Wearing a t-shirt & non formal footwear will be a start to help de-formalise your outfit.

Useful.Idiot · 03-03-2015 4:43pm

I would answer yes to all the above but would say that navy would win over black in each case and also in general. Don't think I'd opt for a red t shirt with either though. Maybe depends on the shade.

Bored_lad · 03-03-2015 6:23pm

I would say yes to nearly all of your questions above. However, I would advise you go with a navy blazer as I will be more versatile in my opinion.

Also on making a blazer look less formal it really depends on the cut of the blazer and what you pair it with.

MaroonAndGreen · 03-03-2015 11:36pm

I want to get a linen one as linen tends to be a lighter material and in turn looks more casual IMO

Ludikrus · 03-03-2015 11:41pm

MaroonAndGreen wrote: »

I want to get a linen one as linen tends to be a lighter material and in turn looks more casual IMO

I want to get a linen one as well. Have you seen any nice ones?

MaroonAndGreen · 03-03-2015 11:48pm

Ludikrus wrote:

I want to get a linen one as well. Have you seen any nice ones?

Finding it difficult, most seem to be cotton

HelgaWard · 04-03-2015 11:05am

Promod have some lovely navy blazers at the moment, not linen, but I think would work for both a casual and more formal look:

http://www.promod.ie/women/jackets/blazers/tailored-jacket-navy-blue-R2270008014.html

http://www.promod.ie/women/jackets/blazers/tailored-jacket-navy-blue-R2270005014.html

http://www.promod.ie/women/jackets/blazers/tailored-jacket-black-R2270005001.html

They have a few more as well.

LLewellen Farquarson · 05-03-2015 2:14pm

I'd plumb for blue as well. Black is more formal, and linen is more casual, so they are fighting against each other. I'd even step out on a limb and say get a lighter, but not very light, blue. It will be summer casual after all, and you want to pair it with light trousers.

And wear your kakhi/grey jeans when you try them on before buying.

Black Blazer or Navy Blue Blazer?

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