Women's Blazers

Women's blazers from L'AGENCE, Luisa Cerano and RIANI, from structured tailoring to soft knit styles that wear like a cardigan. Designer blazers for women in Canada, single- and double-breasted or oversized, fitted by the tailoring team at Channer's in London, Ontario.

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How to Choose a Women's Blazer

Fabric decides where a blazer works. Tweed, twill and wool hold their shape and suit the office and cooler months. Silk and velvet read as evening. Knit and ponte move with you and are the easiest to wear all day. Linen blends and denim are for spring and casual weekends.

Fit comes down to the shoulder seam sitting at the edge of your shoulder and the sleeve ending at the wrist bone. Length and waist suppression can be tailored; shoulders are harder to change, so buy the shoulder that fits and let the tailor handle the rest.

Designer Blazers: Tailored, Double-Breasted and Knit

Structured blazers are the speciality of Luisa Cerano and RIANI: interfaced fronts, defined shoulders and European cuts that suit the office.

L'AGENCE designs blazers from sharp single- and double-breasted cuts to relaxed, oversized fits that work over denim. Double-breasted blazers read more formal and look best buttoned; single-breasted styles are easier to wear open over a dress or a knit.

Knit and ponte blazers are the softer option. They stretch, hold their shape through a long day and are often washable, which makes them the easiest blazer to wear every day.

How to Wear a Blazer for Work and Evenings

Blazers pair with most of women's clothing, but three combinations do most of the work. Over women's pants from the same label, a blazer works as a suit without buying one as a set. Over women's dresses, it covers an evening look in a cooler room. Under a wool coat from women's coats and jackets, it carries the office look through winter.

Blazer Tailoring and Fit at Channer's

Alterations on regular-priced purchases are complimentary. The usual blazer adjustments are shortening the sleeve, taking in the waist and adjusting the hem, all handled by the in-house team at the London store. The shoulder is the one area to get right off the rack, so try two sizes if the seam sits past your shoulder edge. Fittings happen during the same visit you buy, or can be booked ahead for a set time.

FAQs About Women's Blazers

How should a women's blazer fit?

The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder, the sleeve should end at the wrist bone, and the front should close without pulling across the chest. Length and waist can be altered; shoulders mostly cannot. Channer's tailors regular-priced blazers at no charge.

What is the difference between a structured and a knit blazer?

A structured blazer has canvas or interfacing in the chest and shoulder, so it holds a sharp shape and suits formal settings. A knit or ponte blazer has no internal structure, stretches, and wears like a cardigan with lapels. Most people want one of each.

Which blazer fabrics work year-round?

Twill, ponte and lighter wool blends wear across three seasons in Southwestern Ontario. Tweed is for fall and winter. Linen blends and denim are for late spring and summer. Silk and velvet are occasion pieces rather than daily wear, so buy those for a specific event rather than as a first blazer.

What should I wear under a blazer?

A silk blouse, a fine-gauge knit or a plain T-shirt all work. For the office, pair with tailored pants from the same brand. In the evening, a blazer over a slip dress is the simplest combination. Keep what is underneath lighter in weight than the blazer so the lapels sit flat.

Can I get a blazer altered at Channer's?

Yes. Alterations on regular-priced purchases are complimentary and done in-house in London, Ontario. A stylist can measure you the same day you buy in store, or you can book a fitting ahead. Sleeve length and waist shaping are the usual adjustments; shoulder changes are rarely worth attempting.