The Boyfriend is back in style

Oct 12 2009 By Lisa Piddington

You probably haven’t worn one since your school days but blazers are back this season.

The look for AW09 is the ‘boyfriend’ – a style that’s slightly over-sized and slightly over-long but with clever tailoring to ensure a feminine look.

Key to this 80s-inspired trend is a contrasting coloured lining, meaning you can go all Miami Vice and roll your sleeves up to really get stuck into this look.

1: From River Island, this checked jacket costs £49.99. Very Bananarama... the first time round!

2: Great value as always from Matalan and the Et Vous range, this smart blazer is a great way of making your work clothes more on-trend. It costs £35.

3: High end tailoring comes from French Connection with this striking black boyfriend-shape jacket for £110.

4: My bargain of the week is from the great Florence & Fred range at Tesco – this grey blazer is just £25.