Tailored Check Asymmetric Ruched Blazer

The asymmetric ruched hem is the defining detail here - the fabric gathers and twists at the front to create a diagonal sweep that breaks away from the body, giving the hem real movement as you walk. Double-breasted fastening with gold-tone buttons runs up the centre front, lending a structured, considered finish to what is otherwise a fluid silhouette. A sharp notched lapel sits wide across the chest, keeping the neckline open and the overall proportion feeling polished rather than boxy. The viscose blend gives the fabric a cool handfeel and a soft drape - it skims rather than clings, and the check pattern stays crisp without feeling stiff. Cut to a regular fit at approximately 87cm in length, it sits just above mid-thigh - short enough to wear as a blazer dress, long enough to layer confidently over tailored separates. A blazer that doubles as a dress is a strong starting point for any occasion that calls for considered dressing. Wear it to a client lunch or a gallery opening with nothing underneath - the double-breasted buttons and structured lapel do enough to keep it firmly on the right side of formal. The ruched hem does the visual work so the rest of the outfit doesn't need to. Keep accessories restrained: a suede clutch, as seen on the model, and a long overcoat thrown over the shoulders reads as effortlessly put-together. For a more layered approach, pair over slim-cut tailored trousers and let the hem fall as a tunic-length top - the asymmetric cut still reads clearly even when the leg is covered. The check pattern carries enough detail that it holds its own without additional print or texture, so stick to tonal accessories and clean lines throughout. This is a piece that rewards simplicity around it. | Karen Millen Women's Tailored Check Asymmetric Ruched Blazer in Chocolate | Size: 10