• Velvet fabric catches the light as it moves, giving the blazer a rich, tactile finish that reads dressed-up without trying too hard.
• Open-front silhouette with a notched lapel - no buttons, no fastenings, just a clean, relaxed line that sits slightly away from the body.
• Structured shoulders give the jacket its shape, while the ruched three-quarter sleeves add a detail that sets it apart from a standard blazer cut.
• Two patch pockets sit low on the front - flat and unobtrusive, they add a casual edge that keeps the velvet from feeling too formal.
• The elastane in the composition means it moves with you rather than holding you rigid - useful when you're wearing it all evening.

The slightly oversized cut through the body means this blazer drapes rather than clings, skimming the hips and falling to a length that works well over both trousers and midi skirts. That open front is what makes it so easy to wear - throw it on and it immediately pulls an outfit together without demanding anything in return. The model wears it as a co-ord with matching velvet trousers and a simple dark top underneath, which is the most straightforward way to wear it for a Christmas get-together or an evening out with friends. But it earns its keep away from the matching set too. Paired with straight-leg jeans and a simple knit, it transforms a weekend brunch into something a little more considered. It also works over a slip dress for a baby shower or a casual birthday dinner - the velvet texture does the talking, so the rest of the outfit can stay simple.