I love this colorblock blazer for everyone because — dunh dunh dunh — that is TERRY CLOTH, my friends. Washable, stretchable, super cozy… so long as you can keep the white shawl collar white, I think this would be great option for a variety of casual offices. It says “dry clean,” but I’ve always read that as “probably fine for the washer.” The blazer is $180 (sizes XS-M only, alas) at ShopBop. Pencey Standard Warrior Blazer
(Psst: here’s a slightly less expensive option in a basic black, which inexplicably says it’s “dry clean only,” and a few plus-size options.)
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Meg Murry says
I am seriously considering one of the Torrid blazers as a step up from my chunky cardigan I wear when my office is freezing. Thanks Kat but my wallet says no thanks!
Question though – when I see “terry” I think “towel” or swimsuit coverup. Does anyone own anything terry and how does it look? FWIW, my office is really casual (jeans and sweatshirts or hoodie are ok) but I’d like to get something a little nicer than bare minimum.
anon eagle says
I have a terry hoodie. The outside is smooth, like a polar fleece and the inside is very towel-like after 10 washes. Once it stretched a little in the wrists and neck, it did not bounce back.
hoola hoopa says
I suspect the dry clean suggestion is to keep it looking crisp. It’d probably machine wash fine but look more informal with each wash. I have had some luck with similar items by taking them to the dry cleaner only every third wash or so.
I’ve had a couple of hoodie / bobeau type items over the years. I really liked them (cozy! washable!), but they fairly quickly become weekend-only. While my office chair sweater rarely needs cleaning, I’d be hesitant to buy a terry item specifically for office-only use if what you want is a step up from a sweater.
ANP says
OH MAN. I love this and it looks super cozy but the price point is a biiiit too high. Love the pick though!
Spirograph says
Me too. If it were $100 or less, I already would have bought it… white lapels and baby bump be [email protected]!