A blazer is a staple in my wardrobe (Kate Middleton and I have something in common!!) and I have them in several colors and styles. A white blazer is probably my favorite of them all. It is so crisp and clean and can be worn year round.
I recently wanted to find a new white blazer to replace my previous one which was about 15 years old, had seen much better days, and was sadly beyond repair. When I saw the Gibson Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer at Nordstrom, I fell in love immediately. The modern update on the blazer with the notch collar was what sold me on this style. If you were to unfold a traditional suiting collar on a blazer, this is the design you would see around the collar. The notches in the collar are perfectly placed near the collarbone for a flattering fit.
Dishing the Details
Besides the notched collar, another fun difference with this blazer is that it is a more casual knit made of a cotton blend so it is not a traditional suiting material that you might be expecting. That does not stop it from being a versatile piece to dress up or down. I honestly think the cotton blend material is more comfortable and moves more easily but is thick enough to hold the structure of the blazer just like a suiting material would do.
I also love the polka dot lining with slit cuffs on the sleeve. I often end up rolling up my sleeve one or two rolls and get really excited when there is a lining with a fun design. Plus the slit cuff provides a more flattering fit especially if you are wearing a watch or bracelet so that your sleeve doesn’t have to fight for inventory of your wrist and create a bunched up look.
White Summer Suit – A New Office Option
I have the blazer paired here with a white J.Crew bermuda short from several years ago and a pink tank for a pop of color creating a white summer suit look. Depending on your office dress code, I would suggest this as an alternative in the office during the summer months as long as the shorts are longer and a similar length to a skirt or dress you would wear. But obviously follow your office culture requirements as a priority! This is also a great option for a summer event if you are in the mood for something different than a sundress or jumpsuit/romper.
Expect to see this blazer on repeat throughout the year, just giving you warning now! I have plans of wearing it in all sorts of ways, my favorite being with jeans and a graphic t-shirt for a casual pulled together look.
Are blazers part of your staple wardrobe? How do you like to wear them?
