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