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This article refers to the garment. For other uses of the word "blazer" see the disambiguation page.

Single-breasted Blazer

A blazer or boating jacket is a type of jacket, usually 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. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... A sportcoat (also called a sports coat or sports jacket) is a tailored coat, similar in cut to a suit coat, but less restrictive, originally of a sturdy fabric for hunting and other outdoor sports. ... The word blazer may refer to: The garment called a blazer An SUV, see Chevrolet Blazer The Portland Trail Blazers (basketball team) The Oklahoma City Blazers (hockey team) Blazer (a Japan-only 1987 arcade game by Namco) Blazer (a band) For now see New Wave Music The blazer web browser... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 706 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1158 × 984 pixel, file size: 125 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Einreihiger Blazer Foto von 2004 Fotograf: de:Benutzer:Dr._Meierhofer (Selbstauslöser/self-timer) source: http://de. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 706 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1158 × 984 pixel, file size: 125 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Einreihiger Blazer Foto von 2004 Fotograf: de:Benutzer:Dr._Meierhofer (Selbstauslöser/self-timer) source: http://de. ... Look up jacket in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Double-breasted pea coat In clothing, double-breasted refers to a coat or jacket or similar garment having a wide overlap in the front with two parallel rows of buttons. ... In clothing, single-breasted refers to a coat or jacket or similar garment having one row of buttons and a narrow overlap of fabric. ... Suits from the 1937 Chicago Woolen Mills catalog A suit, with varieties such as a business suit, three-piece suit, lounge suit or two-piece suit , comprises a collection of matching clothing consisting of: a coat (commonly known as a jacket) a waistcoat (optional) (USA vest) — without this it is... A small flat button Metal, plastic, and leather shank buttons. ...

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. A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organisation whilst participating in that organisations activity. ... An Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... A yacht club in Cienfuegos, Cuba Columbia yacht club in Chicago, Illinois A yacht club is a sports club specifically related to sailing and yachting. ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... A security guard is a private person who is employed to protect property and people. ...

Commonly, blazers are navy blue, but almost every colour and combination of colours has been used, particularly by schools and sporting organizations. Navy blue is an especially dark shade of the color blue. ...

Associated conventions

Where the blazer is part of the dress of a school, college, sports club or armed service veterans' association, it is normal for a badge to be sewn to the breast pocket. In schools this is likely to vary according to the student's standing in the school; whether a member of the junior or senior school, being a prefect or having been awarded colors. Colors are awarded in recognition of particular achievement in some academic or sporting field. The notion of awarding colors in school is related to that of awarding colors to a regiment. A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficere: make in front, i. ...

History

The term 'blazer' to describe sporting jackets of this variety originated with the red 'blazers' of the Lady Margaret Boat Club, the rowing club of St. John's College, Cambridge. The LMBC jackets were termed 'blazers' due to their bright red 'blazing' colour, and the term was adopted for wider use later. The blade colours of Lady Margaret Boat Club The Lady Margaret Boat Club (often abbreviated to LMBC, and familiarly known as Maggie), is the rowing club for members of St Johns College, Cambridge, England. ... Full name The College of Saint John the Evangelist of the University of Cambridge Motto - Named after The Hospital of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge, named after John the Evangelist Previous names - Established 1511 Sister College Balliol College Master Prof. ...