Historically, it is an American style, but you can find them offered by companies all over the world
But not all blazers are created equal: gold buttons are, to borrow a delightful phrase from Debretts, a bit gin and Jag (AKA the sort of middle-class people who drive Jaguar cars and drink gin and tonics)
The stand-up collar imparts a sense of refinement and sophistication to the overall look, creating a striking focal point
When you use only cottage cheese and spices, you know whats in it
Meanwhile, a survey of her more formal looks in recent years reveals a trend toward form-fitting, strapless and mermaid-cut gowns, exemplified by the shimmering nereid-inspired Roberto Cavalli gown she wore to the amfAR gala in Cannes last month
As the name indicates, its a more relaxed version of formal business wear, says fashion advisor Alison Lumbatis, CEO of Outfit Formulas, an online personal-styling program