Wednesday, March 26, 2014

A Tale of Two Schoolboys

上次Wardrobe Staples for Business Woman一文中推荐了JCrew Schoolboy blazer,其实JCrew家有两款Schoolboy blazer。上次那件海军蓝的叫"classic schoolboy blazer",是他家的经典款,今天这件burnt orange的叫"schoolboy blazer",是他家的改良版。这两款的区别在于:
  • 改良版更长,身长有25 1/8英寸,经典版只有24 1/4英寸。
  • 改良版右边两个口袋都是带翻盖的,经典版右侧上面的小口袋没有翻盖。
  • 改良版袖口4颗扣,经典版袖口3颗扣。
主要由于身长的不同,这两款各有千秋。改良版因为长了那么一点点,扣起来更服帖,看起来更正式,也更适合配裤装。经典版是短款,所以更适合搭配裙装。两款我都觉得不错!

看来最近两周都只能卫生间自拍了,这段时间那个办公室都有人用。:)

In my previous post titled Wardrobe Staples for Business Woman, I recommended JCrew Schoolboy blazer. One thing I forgot to mention is there are actually two different schoolboy blazers by JCrew. Well, it may be confusing, but we love schoolboys, and the more the merrier!

The one I wore last time is called "classic schoolboy blazer", and the one in today's picture is a more updated "schoolboy blazer". Compared to the original schoolboy that is now referred to as "classic", the new kid has the following updates:

Length: The body length is now 25 1/8'' and the classic length is 24 1/4''.

Pocket: the new blazer has two flap pockets on the right while the classic one has one flap pocket and one welt pocket.

Buttons: the new blazer has four gold buttons on the sleeves and the classic one has three.

"So which is a better schoolboy?" You may ask. Well, it depends on your personal preference and body shape. Compared to the relatively minor changes in the pocket and buttons, this less-than-an-inch change in body length makes significant visual difference. The new one fits better when it is buttoned up, goes better with pants, and creates a more formal business outfit. The classic one is more or less a shrunken fit and goes better with dresses and skirts. Busty ladies may find it difficult to button up the classic schoolboy blazer. I own both styles (in the same size) and find both quite versatile.

Blazer: JCrew schoolboy blazer
Silk leopard print shirt: Joie
Black riding pants: Paige
Boots: Prada

12 comments:

  1. 这身很帅气,我打算copy下,略作改良。橘色T+白色blazer+Black riding pants+heel。明天上班穿。

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    1. 听起来很不错!很高兴mm喜欢这个idea。。。不如也贴来看看吧 :)

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  2. 我更喜欢新版的,旧版的短一点感觉boxy,自从发现有新版之后,我又默默买了两件,原来已经有navy的了,这次就买了个黑的,她家的blazer我一共有十几件啦。

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    1. 哇噻,原来大粉在这里!对,旧版我完全不能扣扣子,太短了,扣上以后前襟会翘起来,只能敞开穿。

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  3. Look very sharp in this jockey "outfit !

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  4. Oh - I got two classic but was not aware that there is another version... thanks. Pretty picture as always - looking forward to more spring time attire from you!

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    1. 谢谢!抬头看楼上的大粉,十几件呢~ :)

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  5. 哈,今天上班就把有7,8年没穿的blazer找出来了,这个blog真是inspiring啊:)

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  6. Jcrew家的jacket一直很喜欢,我这不怎么穿jacket的都有5件,新的Classic的我也都有了,的确,我也觉得新的cut更修身一些

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    1. 握手握手!他家的jacket的确性价比很不错,尤其是折扣之后

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