Winter is approaching, but before you begin hauling out last season's chunky knits, Woolworths' new Trenery Womenswear range looks set to keep you on trend during the coming colder months. While the range is gorgeous for the most part, we love the boyfriend blazer above everything else. Whether you want to pair it with stylish black skinnies and sky-high stilettos or a trendy print skirt-dress, the oversized blazer is our must-have for this winter |  |
Even though it's quite pricey, we reckon splurging on at least one quality black jacket in your wardrobe is an investment. The Trenery Boyfriend Blazer retails at R1 799 and is available in Country Road departments at select Woolworths outlets. Not sure how to wear the over-sized boyfriend blazer? We've made a list of all the Do's & Donts Do and don’ts…Featured in the Autumn issues of the major fashion magazines, on the runways and printed in catalogs on the hottest trends, the boyfriend jacket has become one of the must-have items recently. Shopping for this trendy article can be as easy as raiding your boyfriend's, brother's or husband's closet. The boyfriend jacket gets its name from its boxy, over-sized cut; these blazers will keep you warm and looking cute at a casual Saturday afternoon cocktail party or on a sizzling night out. THE DO'S. • Black is the hottest colors, but grey, navy blue, pinstripe and even tweed are good options too. • The easiest way to wear this blazer is over a simple T-shirt with button-up, fitted jeans. • Because this jacket is cut larger than most, wear at least one fitted item of clothing so you don't look shapeless. • You can find sleek blazers with amazing linings. If you do, show them off by rolling up the sleeves once or twice. Making this style your own breaks the preppy blazer look. • Pair it with a pair of cuffed shorts or cropped pants, or another fashion-friendly favorite this season, leather shorts. • Wear your blazer over a full skirt or, if you're really daring, wear it with a miniskirt – it'll look like you're power dressing. • If you have shapely legs, wear it over dark leggings and then pair with ankle boots, flats or sneakers. • Nothing says classic chick like a white blouse – find one with romantic ruffles so it doesn't look corporate. • Accessorize with a long, chunky necklace or with a thick strands of beads to make your look more sophisticated. You can also button up the blazer and wrap a colorful scarf around your neck to dress up the outfit. If the over-sized look is too overwhelming for your frame or you simply don't like it, let a belt add some shape to your waist. THE DON'TS. • Don't pair your blazer with a matching suit pants or skirt unless you're actually going to a business meeting. • Shoulder pads reign on the runways, but you should always pick a style you feel comfortable in. Remember, boyfriend jackets are a throwback to the 80s, you don't want to single-handedly bring Dynasty back to life.
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