Silk Velvet Contrast Collar Blazer HENRIETTA

I don't wear very fitted jackets these days, so the straight shape appealed to me immediately. It sits easily over a fine top and leaves the waist alone. The rounded pockets make the front feel less formal, while the velvet brings enough richness for an evening out. I wore it open with narrow trousers and felt quite dressed without having to fuss over the rest of my clothes.

I checked the website for pocket details before deciding. The curved patch pockets were part of the appeal, and they give this otherwise simple black blazer a softer, slightly vintage character.

The hem reaches the hip as I wanted. It balances slim trousers nicely and still works with a more flowing bottom for an evening gathering.

The rounded pockets and matte lapels are a lovely combination. I'd be interested in the same blazer in a dark green too.

The lining helps this sit smoothly over a light blouse. I like how the hip-length cut gives some coverage without turning it into a long jacket, especially with my wider trousers.

When ordering a blazer, I tend to look for the same practical details as I would in a daytime jacket. Here I get proper patch pockets, full sleeves and a lining, along with the velvet finish. That makes it feel like something I can actually use rather than save indefinitely. Worn open over a simple shirt, the straight body looks relaxed and the lapels still give the outfit a clear shape.

Dressy enough for dinner, relaxed enough for me.

The matte lapels give the black velvet a lovely outline.

Exactly the kind of velvet jacket I like with jeans.

A thin grey knit underneath looks lovely against the black. I prefer that combination for daytime, with the velvet providing the more dressed-up part of the outfit.

I like the long sleeves with this easy body shape. The whole blazer feels proportionate rather than looking like evening fabric added to a very formal suit.

The straight sides are comfortable around my middle. Worn open, the jacket gives a neat outline without asking me to button into a defined waist.

The collar is what makes this blazer interesting to me. Its matte finish sits beside the softly shining velvet, so you can see the lapel shape even though the whole outfit is dark. I chose a plain camisole underneath and kept the accessories small. The hip length also works well with the longer, flowing bottoms I already own. There is plenty happening through texture without needing a bright pattern.

With the contrasting textures around the collar, I keep jewellery very simple. The lapels deserve to be seen instead of competing with a large necklace.

Rounded pocket corners make a surprisingly pretty detail.

For a dinner outfit, I would choose this over a shawl. The sleeves and pockets are practical, and the velvet still gives that sense of occasion.

The website explains the lapel material separately from the silk velvet body, which helped with my decision. I wanted that suede-like appearance at the collar, and it is the contrast that appeals to me. The fully lined interior was another useful detail to know before choosing a layer underneath. A fine knit and straight trousers make this a combination I would happily take from an office afternoon to dinner.