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Hahah... lol
Women's blazers of today are totally and thoroughly feminine, in every way. If you don't realize this -- well, just grab one of the bigger sizes off the rack, convince an adventurous guy friend to try it on, and see just how "masculine" he looks lmaooo.
Take a look at all the uber-feminine features of the blazers in those pictures that you posted:
• The silhouette, with the slimmest point at a woman's natural waist (which is MUCH higher than a man's natural waist), widening at the hips to create a nice hourglass shape
• The short torso, and longer sleeves, to accentuate the wearer's waistline and create the impression of longer slimmer limbs
(look at the 2nd and 4th pictures -- the ones where the sleeves aren't scrunched up... the sleeves hit a few inches BELOW the bottom hem of the jacket. On a men's blazer, the sleeves will *always* hit ABOVE the bottom of the jacket.)
• The careful tailoring of the upper part of the jacket, to hang well over a woman's bust (a good blazer makes a woman's bust look fuller and more "perky")
Srsly, a well-made blazer is one of the most *devastatingly* feminine pieces of clothing. It's WELL worth the $$ to buy one in black or navy blue -- especially since you can create a "professional" outfit by just throwing it over a T-shirt and jeans!
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PS... If you want to see a woman wearing an ACTUAL men's blazer, check out Katharine Hepburn in "Woman of the Year".
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Hahah...
She wore it well, but... yeah, that's a MAN's jacket.
As far as the transition from a man's "power" jacket to a woman's staple garment, we can thank Yves Saint-Laurent and his "Le Smoking" from 1966:
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YSL (God rest his soul) was the first to really make the blazer authentically feminine. But now... #GirlsRunDatShit hell yeah.
Not very hugely. They often seem like an overgarment when it's not called for.
Longer sleeves create a clash between, usually, a feminine upper torso and covered-as-hell arms.
This is much better and looks less like an overgarment:
www.divinity.es/.../...bel-Verdu_0_1486800006.html
@guyngals Yah, the sleeves are a delicate balance -- that's why lots of women scrunch them up (and lots of blazers even have elastic woven into the sleeves to facilitate this, and/or buttons to help the sleeves double back on themselves, à la the analogous buttons on some men's shirts)
"Balance" is the word. It's a very interesting equation.
Same thing with how a deep scoop neck looks kinda... fruity, on most men's clothes, but, weirdly enough, the same scoop neck looks ultra-masculine on a ribbed tank top ("wife beater"). It's interesting, huh.
I like your use of language.
I also really love when a woman explains women's fashion, makeup, accessories, etc., rather than just laughing and saying "WTF, don't tell me a man cares about any of that...".
I've had two girlfriends give me a guided tour of their wardrobes, makeup cupboards and jewellery boxes. It's as fascinating as a visit to the Natural History Museum and perfect foreplay.
The surprised face and the intrigue, rising to acceptance and finally delight when they realise how much I like it.
Ladies of G@G, if that's you, please PM me.
Not at all. I like them. =)
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Vote B = Not at all = I own and wear many daily. My dates luuuuuurve them :)
Naww, I find them stylish on either gender. They are of the "masciline" variety, though.. I think.
I don't think so, I think it looks pretty good on the women in the photos.
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i think it makes you look unapproachable xD like career driven, not interested in fun stuff. don´t know why but that´s what i think when i see those.
No, you are stylish and know how to wear it. Like in the pics above for example
blazers on women only look masculine when they are in their 40s-50s
Maybe of you're top heavy or already have broad shoulders, otherwise no.
nope i find them stylish!
They're more on the masculine side, but females can get away with wearing them I think.
Not as long as they are fitted
Yes, some of them are not flattering.
Just make sure they fit well and aren't boxy.
No they look just fine 😛
no, i think they look hot
Incredibly sexy and confident.
I don't like them on women to be honest
no, they look nice
I like it!
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