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blazer
A sporty yet elegant jacket that resembles a suit jacket, but is usually cut more casually and often made from lighter fabrics.
Zum Vorstellungsgespräch trug er einen dunkelblauen Blazer zu einer hellen Hose.
For the job interview, he wore a dark blue blazer with light-colored trousers.
'Blazer' is a loanword from English that is also used in German for a specific type of jacket. It is an internationally understood term in the fashion world.
Dieser Blazer ist aus einem sehr leichten Sommerstoff gefertigt.
This blazer is made from a very light summer fabric.
You can 'einen Blazer tragen' (wear a blazer), 'einen Blazer anziehen' (put on a blazer), or 'einen Blazer mit' another item of clothing 'kombinieren' (combine a blazer with something). Common adjectives are 'sportlich' (sporty), 'elegant' (elegant), or 'klassisch' (classic).
Sie kombiniert den Blazer gerne mit einer Jeans für einen lässigen Look.
She likes to combine the blazer with jeans for a casual look.
A blazer is typically worn in 'business casual' or 'smart casual' contexts. It is less formal than the full suit jacket of a suit and is often worn as a separate item of clothing.
Für das Meeting im Büro ist ein Blazer eine gute Wahl.
For the meeting at the office, a blazer is a good choice.
jacket
Jacke is a general term for outerwear that protects against cold, wind, or rain. Blazer is a specific type of sporty yet elegant jacket resembling a suit jacket. For protection from the weather, Jacke is the right word; for a lighter and more elegant garment, Blazer is the right word.
Für das Gespräch im Büro zieht Mia einen eleganten Blazer an.
Mia puts on an elegant blazer for the meeting at the office.
Für den Weg durch den Regen zieht Mia eine Jacke an.
Mia puts on a jacket for the walk through the rain.
