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Classic Tailored Blazer
A sharp, single-breasted blazer in a mid-weight crepe fabric. Polished enough for the office, relaxed enough for weekends.
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Style Guide
A few ideas from our team on how to get the most from your Friends Dress Agency pieces — from the office to the weekend and everywhere in between.
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Linen Overshirt Jacket
A relaxed linen overshirt jacket that layers beautifully over summer dresses or slim trousers. Breathable, easy, and endlessly wearable.
View productThe Art of the Jacket
A well-chosen jacket is the most transformative piece in a woman's wardrobe. It can sharpen a casual outfit, complete a work look, or add a layer of polish to an evening ensemble — often without changing anything else. The key is choosing a jacket that works across multiple contexts, not just one.
Our advice: start with a tailored blazer in a neutral — ivory, navy, or charcoal — and build from there. A classic blazer worn over a white tee and straight-leg jeans is one of the most reliably stylish combinations in existence. Add a linen overshirt jacket for warmer months, and a boucle or quilted layer for autumn and winter, and you have a jacket wardrobe that covers every occasion.
- Blazer + white tee + straight-leg jeans = effortless everyday polish
- Linen overshirt open over a slip dress for warm evenings
- Boucle coat over a roll-neck and tailored trousers for autumn
- Velvet blazer + wide-leg trousers for dinner or a special occasion
- Quilted longline jacket over everything for practical winter warmth
How to Choose Your Jacket
Not sure where to start? Follow these steps to find the jacket that works hardest for your wardrobe.
Think About Occasion First
Are you looking for something for work, weekends, evenings, or all three? A tailored blazer covers the most ground; a velvet or boucle style is more occasion-specific.
Consider Your Existing Wardrobe
The best jacket is one that works with what you already own. Neutral colourways — ivory, navy, charcoal, camel — are the most versatile starting points.
Get the Fit Right
A jacket that fits well at the shoulders is the most important thing. Everything else can be adjusted, but shoulder seams that sit correctly make an immediate difference to how a jacket looks and feels.
Think About Fabric for the Season
Linen and cotton blends for spring and summer; mid-weight crepe and boucle for autumn; quilted and velvet for winter and evenings. Choosing the right fabric for the season means you'll actually wear the jacket.
Outfit Ideas by Occasion
A few of our favourite combinations from the current collection.
The Work Edit
Classic Tailored Blazer in Charcoal + Leather-Trim Structured Tote in Black. A combination that means business without trying too hard.
The Weekend Look
Linen Overshirt Jacket + Canvas Everyday Tote. Easy, relaxed, and effortlessly put-together for a Saturday in town.
The Autumn Layer
Boucle Edge-to-Edge Coat + Suede-Effect Slouch Tote in Caramel. Tonal dressing at its most elegant — warm, rich, and completely wearable.
The Evening Outfit
Velvet Evening Blazer + Monogram Canvas Tote in Black. A considered evening look that feels special without being overdressed.
Need Personal Styling Advice?
We are always happy to help you find the right piece for your wardrobe and your lifestyle. Get in touch with our team in Bishop's Stortford — by phone, email, or in person.
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