Everything in life has an expiration date. Even clothes. After many years of dutiful and fashionable service, my beloved Acne Blazer is showing signs of a nearing expiration date. Naturally this is completely devastating, as this item is my very own miracle-working, outfit-transforming magician, capable of making a trash bag look chic. But better to replace it while it's still in working condition, than wait until I'm in need of just the thing I don't have. After a few hours (no lie) spent searching countless sites, I found a few options that are strong contenders. Keep in mind the dominance of 80's fashion (oversized lapels, boxy shoulders) made this extremely difficult, but I managed to come out on top. Note: Above are Kate Moss and Ashley Olsen in the quintessential black blazer.

My prerequisites for the perfect blazer are 1. 100% wool, 2. single button, and 3. expertly tailored fit. This Fitted Blazer by Elizabeth and James has all three, and it has lapels which belong on a lady and not a clown. The extensive seaming means this will show my curves, and as an added and artsy bonus, this has an extended bottom hem which flatters the derriere quite nicely. This piece is available at Saks Fifth Avenue where you'll get 2.5% Cash Back. Another Ebates merchant that carries an extensive collection of blazers (102 pages to be exact) is YOOX. There I found several options in just about every color, cut, and price.

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