Corduroy Relaxed Blazer

Black corduroy over a white tee and jeans for the pub. The fine ridges add texture and the flap pockets lie flat.

Subtle and easy. It sits at the hip, so it works over dresses and with trousers, and the ridges stop it looking plain.

Navy fits comfortably but the shoulders are a touch big on me, so it slips a little. Still looks relaxed and cool.

The colour is like melted chocolate. Wore it over a floral dress for autumn and it looked deliberate.

Navy cord over a striped top and jeans. Instant smart-casual with no effort.

At 176cm the sleeves reach my wrist bone. The black cord is soft rather than scratchy.

Burgundy cord looks smart but picked up creases on a long train ride. Hung it up overnight and it fell out.

Burgundy over a polo neck on the school run. Warm without being heavy.

Burgundy blazer that I can throw on for muddy fields and then straight to the pub.

Nice over a cream jumper. The corduroy feels soft but sturdy.

Charcoal that does not swamp me, even in a relaxed cut. Goes with my black boots.

Burgundy cord with flap pockets. I reach for it when I can't decide what to wear.

Wore it with cream trousers for a lunch date. The notch lapels sit well and the two buttons feel solid.

Charcoal with black jeans. It is relaxed but has enough weight not to look sloppy. The collar flops a little if I don't flatten it.

Navy is a lovely colour but the shoulders pulled when I reached forward. Size up if you plan to wear a jumper under it, even though it is meant to be relaxed.

Black ridges look sharper than plain cotton. Wore it to a gig, a family lunch and the office.

A rich dark red that works with both jeans and black. The relaxed fit sits well on my shoulders.

At 173cm the sleeves are generous, which I like, but they cover my knuckles if I don't push them up.