blazer
Smart casual staple
A blazer is a lightweight jacket, typically single-breasted with metal buttons, worn as part of a uniform or as smart casual dress.
Originally associated with British schools, rowing clubs, and yacht clubs, blazers now appear in business and social settings: He threw on a navy blazer for the interview.
Unlike suit jackets, blazers are usually worn with non-matching trousers.
Sleeved upper-body covering
- sportscoatSemiformal men's jacket
- outerwearProtective top garments
- lapelJacket's front fold
- buttonedSecured with disc fasteners
pocket · vent · linen · wool · corduroy · silk · tweed · velvet
Place of instruction
- academyInstitution of learning
- crestHighest point or tuft
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
emblem · patch · team · regimental · cadet · naval · military · rowing
Matched formal garments
- businessCommercial activity or occupation
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- officeProfessional work location
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
executive · interview · meeting · presentation · conference · workplace · networking · white-collar
Elite university athletic conference
- chinosCotton twill trousers
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
- argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
- polo shirtCasual knit top with collar
cardigan · seersucker · madras · boat shoes · khakis · varsity · plaid · Brooks Brothers
Currently in vogue
- chicTasteful, current flair
- runwayPaved path for planes
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- designerOne who plans appearances
ensemble · outfit · vintage · streetwear · sartorial · silhouette · layering · oversized
Made to individual specifications
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- alterationsChanges made to something
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
- custom-madeMade to individual order
fitting · stitching · darts · made-to-measure · seamstress · handmade · workmanship · precision
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
- sportscoatSemiformal men's jacket
- outerwearProtective top garments
- lapelJacket's front fold
buttoned · pocket · vent · linen · wool · corduroy · silk · tweed · velvet · cotton
school
Place of instruction
insignia · emblem · patch · team · regimental · cadet · naval · military · rowing · cricket
suit
Matched formal garments
- businessCommercial activity or occupation
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- officeProfessional work location
professional · executive · interview · meeting · presentation · conference · workplace · networking · white-collar · briefcase
Ivy League
Elite university athletic conference
polo shirt · cardigan · seersucker · madras · boat shoes · khakis · varsity · plaid · Brooks Brothers · crewneck
trendy
Currently in vogue
designer · ensemble · outfit · vintage · streetwear · sartorial · silhouette · layering · oversized · cropped
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- alterationsChanges made to something
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
custom-made · fitting · stitching · darts · made-to-measure · seamstress · handmade · workmanship · precision · canvassed
- outerwearcoat, coats, jacket, jackets, parka
- casual Fridaykhakis, polo shirt, chinos, business casual, smart casual
- classic fashiontrench coat, pearls, tweed, cardigan, loafers
- Fashion Retailready-to-wear, fashion brands, boutique, department store, fitting room
- jacketsbomber jacket, denim jacket, leather jacket, puffer jacket, windbreaker
- office wearblouse, button-down shirt, dress pants, dress shirt, loafers
blazerhoodie
Topped sweatshirt
sweatshirt · t-shirt · tank top · casual wear · athletic wear
- blazes of glorySpectacular, memorable final acts
- guns blazingAttacking with total aggression
- blazing sunIntensely hot daylight
- blaze a trailCreate a new route
- blazing a trail
- blue blazerDark jacket, often brass-buttoned