| Blazers, Jackets Article | Though the term "blazer" is often used as a synonym for "sportcoat", a blazer or boating jacket specifically refers to a type of jacket, often double-breasted although single-breasted blazers have become more common recently. A blazer resembles a suit jacket except that it usually has patch pockets with no flaps, and metal shank buttons. A blazer's cloth is usually of a durable nature, as it is used in schools and was used for sport. They often form part of the uniform dress of bodies such as airlines, schools, yacht or rowing clubs, and private security organizations. As sporting dress has become more adapted to the activity, the blazer has become more restricted to clubs' social meetings. Commonly, blazers are navy blue, but almost every colour and combination of colours has been used, particularly by schools and sporting organizations. In the early 20th century, striped blazers were in fashion, as seen in the 1969 film Women in Love (film). |
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