Dorothy Perkins

Women's Blue Petite Velvet Blazer

Velvet fabric with a soft, light-catching finish that shifts in tone as it moves - the texture does the work without any added embellishment. Ruched sleeves gathered at the forearm give this blazer its defining detail, adding dimension while keeping the silhouette clean from the front. Open-front cut with a peaked lapel - sits flat against the chest and skims the body without pulling, making it easy to layer over everything from a fitted cami to a fine-knit. Petite cut proportioned to sit at the hip, with a hemline and sleeve length calibrated for a shorter frame rather than simply cropped from a standard size. The stretch in the construction means it moves with you rather than against you - the shoulders stay put and the back lies smooth even when worn open all day. The ruched sleeve is the reason to reach for this blazer first. It turns a classic tailored shape into something that reads as considered and put-together without looking overdressed. Worn as a matching set with the velvet trousers - as styled here over a simple black cami and slingback heels - it works well for an evening out with friends or a birthday dinner. Break up the set and it earns its keep just as well: throw it over straight-leg jeans and a fitted top for brunch, or layer it over a midi dress for a baby shower where you want to look polished without the formality of structured tailoring. The open front means it flatters without constricting, and the velvet texture adds enough visual interest that jewellery stays optional. A simple drop earring, as seen here, is all it needs. | Dorothy Perkins Women's Petite Velvet Blazer in Midnight Purple | Size: 6 Colour: blue