I’ve Had This Aritzia Blazer for 5 Years & It’s One of My Most-Worn Purchases Ever

It’s the Ultimate Basic Blazer

As I previously mentioned, the Producer blazer from Aritzia’s in-house Babaton brand is a basic staple you can count on when you’re running late or simply just don’t know what to throw on. It’s a modern take on a traditional blazer, featuring a single-breasted design with one button and a more feminine version of a tuxedo lapel.

I find that it has a tailored-but-oversize fit, hanging straight on me with a roominess inside that is neither cinched nor gargantuan in any way. To put it in denim terms, for my fellow jeans hoarders, I’d deem it the straight-leg jean of blazers. It even has traditional aspects to it, from button closures at the sleeve vents to a back vent for movement and functionality.

The blazer carried me through my first job interview, post-undergrad (see picture below) and accompanied me to the office for the first time (see picture above). Suffice to say, it’s a sentimental piece I’ll hold on to forever, and lucky for me, it’ll never go out of style.

It’s Built to Last (for Literal *Years*)

Seeing that I’ve held on to this baby for five years and it still looks and feels just as good as it did the day I bought it, yeah, you can say it’s long-lasting. My specific style of blazer is no longer sold, but the latest version on the Aritzia website has the exact same design and construction. The only differences are some sight changes to the material.

With an effort to up its sustainability commitments, the blazer is now made from recycled materials and fabric responsibly sourced from a premier Portuguese mill, per the brand, in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint. The body of Aritzia’s Producer Blazer is comprised of 61 percent recycled polyester, 26 percent lenzing ecovero viscose, 7 percent cotton and 6 percent elastane, and the lining is 58 percent polyester and 42 cupro.