I have tried on the Regent Blazer before, when it first came out, and it ran really small on me. I know I tried on a size 8 and 10 in different fabrics and it wasn’t too flattering on me. The standing collar and single-button closure where also disappointments for me.
For Spring/Summer, there is the Regent Blazer in Linen, in a variety of colors; many of which I would love to add to my closet. I think the Radio Red, Alpine Moss and Weathered Coral are my favorites. Those have not arrived in my store but the Regent Blazer in Metallic Linen did.
~ size 10 ~
I tried the size 10 on in-store and loved the material and look of it. It looked great with the Linen Lace-Trim Shorts as well. This was a little snug in the arms and the length on the arms was too long. I liked it enough to order the 10 Petite.
~ 10 Petite ~
I never button my blazers but did want to show you how it looks buttoned. The sleeve length is much better on me. The fit through the shoulders and arms are free enough that I can still move without fear of ripping a seam.
This is how I would usually wear the blazer, un-buttoned. I let my hair down so you could see how the standing collar works with longer hair. I really like the gold metallic color of the blazer. The lining is cotton and some have reviewed, on the Linen Blazer, that is a nuisance when wearing cotton tops with sleeves. I didn’t really notice but I was wearing a sleeveless top. Poly linings are too noisy, IMO. So I think it probably depends on what you prefer and how you’ll wear the blazer.
Overall, I am going to return the
Regent Blazer in Metallic Linen. I really can’t get over the standing collar. It is constantly touching my face and it would get dirty from make-up very easily, making me send it to the cleaners more often. I would love to see this offered in the Schoolboy Blazer. I would be really disappointed if J Crew is planning to phase out out the Schoolboy Blazer and leaving it only for the Factory. It’s a staple in my closet and I would love to add another Linen one in any of the Regent Blazer’s colors.
Have you been ablet to try it on? What do you think of the Regent Blazer in Metallic Linen?
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