Monday, August 13, 2012

Review: Striped Blazer

Interested in a striped knit blazer?  I may have found just the perfect one.  It's from Shade Clothing and the price is right too...$29.99 (with free shipping)

I missed out on both the retail J Crew Maritime Blazer and the Hello Sunday Anthropologie Blazer.


I was super excited when the factory came out with their version of the maritime blazer but the length was too short for my liking.  (Shade jacket on the left...J Crew Factory on the right)

And so the search continued until last week, when I happened across this jacket from Shade Clothing.  It is a nice thick (100% cotton) knit in black and white stripes with red accents inside.

There is also red trim inside the two front pockets, as well as, inside the cuffs.  How cute will that be with the sleeves rolled back?


It is vented in the back and it hits my 5' 5 1/2" frame about mid-hip.  and Even though it's knit, it still offers a nice structured fit.

I am wearing a Small.  For reference, I am usually a Small in J Crew sweaters and a 4 in the schoolboy blazer.
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16 comments:

  1. Angie's ClosetAugust 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Thank you for this juicy tip.

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 13, 2012 at 3:10 PM

      Your welcome, Angie...I love sharing good stuff like this! Cute and inexpensive!

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  2. Skylette from Sequins & StilettosAugust 13, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Oh my gosh that is a great find! I have the Anthro version and as much as I love it- it can feel a bit stuffy at times so I think you have a winner!

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

      Is that great or what?! I think you're right, this one is probably more versatile in that it can easily be dressed up or down.

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  3. TCAugust 13, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Cute blazer and an amazing price -- I actually like how this one looks better than the other (J. Crew % Anthropologie) ones.

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks TC! I was happy to find this one and even happier when it arrived and was of good quality and a flattering fit. I've never ordered from them before so I wasn't sure about sizing...but it was a happy ending! :o)

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  4. ShariyuAugust 13, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    How adorable. I love it with the green and shorts. Great Find!

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 13, 2012 at 4:41 PM

      Thanks Shariyu...I just kind of threw it on when it arrived, but you're right it works. :o)

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  5. Lisa - respect the shoesAugust 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Oh no, I need to go spy that jacket now. Can't ever have too many striped things now, haha. ;o)

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM

      You got that right...Too many stripes? No such thing!! :o)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    You have found the holy grail of striped blazers! Affordable, adorable, and free shipping! Someone get this girl a gold medal for shopping. Great find, it looks gorgeous on you.

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileAugust 14, 2012 at 5:50 PM

      Hahaha! Finally, someone who appreciates my talents! :oP

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  7. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I prefer white w/navy stripes, but I may try out the white w/black. Thanks for sharing the great deal!

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  8. magistraAugust 17, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Just ordered the black/white combo. Thanks for the tip about this retailer. Had never heard of them. Love that free ship/return policy.

    Also found a promo:
    25% off Your Entire Purchase
    Promo Code: shadegift

    Expiration Date: Aug 20, 2012

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  9. CeCeNovember 9, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks for the tip on this. I stumbled upon your pic by searching google images. I was really wanting navy and white but I like this one too and the price is great.

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    1. Andrea @ Tweed and ToileNovember 10, 2012 at 3:05 PM

      Oh good, glad you were able to snag one! I actually wanted navy too, but the price was just too good to pass this one up. and in the long run, this one has worked out perfectly.
      Let me know what you think when it arrives.

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