Regent blazer in houndstooth wool

I had returned it. Material too rough and tough for the standing-up collar. It was rubbing badly. It was not draping around the body like my other, wool regent blazer, so even at the great price, I had returned. It was not bringing any joy-to put it mildly.

I have a terrible time with blazers. I am a 34DD and slim but fairly straight through my mid section and have a really short torso. Most blazers are either too large in the waist area or too small in the bust area (or a combo) to ever be flattering. Most of the time I stick to zippered blazers, but wanted something i could wear open or closed over just about anything. This blazer is as close as I’ve found to an overall flattering fit. I found it fits a bit smaller than the regular regent. They only had the regular version in my store and when I tried on I found the 4 was perfect buttoned but the 2 was better open and I could still get it buttoned without too much pulling. I purchase this version online in a 4 and probably could have gone with a 6. The 4 is great open but I do get some pulling closed. I liked it enough open to keep it as I’m more likely to wear it open anyway. Id prefer it shorter, but it’s fine if I wear it open. Pattern and colours are versatile.

I love the fabric and the style. Very versatile blazer.