Yes, boyfriend blazers did look chic the first time they hit the runway; they were so tastefully distinctive when paired with frilly, flowery mini dresses. I remember making a mental note about going through my boyfriend’s wardrobe after I spotted the boyfriend blazer on Louis Vuitton’s runway. I just knew it was a trend that will stay for quite a while.
Style.com: Louis Vuitton Fall 2009
And stay it did. In fact, Hollywood has been quite loyal to boyfriend blazers, arguably because they are a great way to add panache to a so-so outfit. Sadly, its novelty has withered away, at least to me. A boyfriend blazer suddenly seemed tacky and oversized, a fad that was better off as a one-hit wonder.
"Blazers lessen the sleaze factor of
super skimpy shorts and add a smidgen of
sophistication to any getup that
flashes too much skin – that is,
if the blazers actually fit."
Not
that I have anything against blazers in general. They do make an outfit
more put-together. Blazers lessen the sleaze factor of super skimpy
shorts and add a smidgen of sophistication to any getup that flashes
too much skin - that is, if the blazers actually fit. But boyfriend
blazers? There's a reason they belong to our boyfriends: they were
never meant to fit us.
Mary Kate Olsen
Even the greatest and most iconic of trends come and go. It’s fashion’s nature to undergo a cycle of change, bringing in new fabrics, patterns, cuts, and styles while shelving the old ones in a bin, ready for an unscheduled comeback in the future.
Charlize Theron
The boyfriend blazer has had its fair share of devout celeb followers, including Mary Kate Olsen, Charlize Theron, and, of course, the one who started it all: Kate Moss. But after looking at myself in the mirror wearing extra large blazers for the nth time, I had a much-needed epiphany: boyfriend blazers eventually make you look dated.I knew they were a borrowed trend from the eighties, given a new spin to look more fresh and up-to-date. However, that simply wasn’t enough. The evidence was staring right back at me in the mirror, uncovering the fact that I would rather wear something that fits me perfectly.
Kate Moss
Style is a matter of taste; it all lies in the eyes of the beholder. I’ve met with the boyfriend blazer, shaken its hand, and been great friends with it. It has taken a special spot in my closet, right beside my flab-concealing LBD and my dependable skinny jeans. But after months of counting on my beloved boyfriend blazer, it’s time to say farewell.
Boyfriend blazers are a great trend. In fact, I bet they shall continue to grace the catwalk this 2010. Maybe I'll throw it on once in a while if I miss adding tomboy flair to my outfit. For me, however, style also means breaking old trends and making new ones. My boyfriend blazer has an official shelf life and, as the New Year begins, I am ready to move on.
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