Sweater Comfort, Blazer Swagger: Meet our Knit Blazer

Up until a couple of weeks ago, your denim jacket was probably giving you that bench-warmer stare — just waiting for the coach to yell, “You’re in!” Well, the cool temps have finally shown up, and while your trusty denim jacket can do just about everything, sometimes it’s best kept on the sidelines for the office, a gallery stroll, or that dinner date you actually dressed up for.

Our LaSalle Merino Black Knit Blazer — the jacket that’s got the range. It’s as versatile as your denim jacket, can clean up like a blazer, and feels as cozy as your favorite sweater. Made from 100% Merino wool, it’s unstructured (no shoulder padding) and wears like a cardigan. The wool’s naturally antimicrobial, meaning it basically cleans itself — so you can look sharp without trying too hard. It pairs well with a long-sleeve tee and jeans, or with trousers and a crisp dress shirt when you need to turn the dial up a notch.

Before the weather becomes brutal, especially in Chicago, let this be your go-to outer layer. The knit blazer is one of those pieces you can throw on without a second thought. And to help you skip the morning “what do I wear?” panic, we’ve put together three outfit ideas featuring our knit blazer to help you conquer the chill in style.

Outfit 1: The Creative Office Uniform

Featuring our Retro Diamond Camel Polo, Lakeshore Wool Flannel Grey Pants, Wide Ribbed Heather Charcoal Dress Socks, Textured Leather Black Belt, and LaSalle Merino Black Knit Blazer

Whether you’re tucked into a corporate cubicle or thriving in one of those all-ideas-welcome open offices, dressing professionally still matters. Instead of reaching for the same old button-down, try a sweater polo — it gives you a collar without the corporate stiffness. Camel looks sharp against black. Sure, it’s often paired with navy, but against black it suddenly feels approachable.

Moving south to the slacks — let’s match textures while we’re at it. A grey wool pair keeps things dressy and ties the outfit together nicely. And don’t underestimate the socks. They’re your stealth weapon for personality. We love the subtle move of contrasting greys between the socks and pants. Finish it all off with black boots or loafers, and you’ve got yourself a neutral-toned outfit that’s polished for work and ready for those client meetups.

Outfit 2: The Weekend Gallery Hop

Featuring our French Cuff Merino Charcoal Turtleneck Sweater, Lakeshore Wool Chalk Stripe Charcoal Pants, Vase Antique Silver Lapel Pin, Marled Charcoal Dress Socks, and LaSalle Merino Black Knit Blazer

Weekends are for catching up, doing nothing, or pretending you’re cultured while wandering through a museum. Maybe it’s just us, but we think you should always look a little business-casual when admiring old artifacts — after all, museums and exhibitions are masterclasses in design, so why not dress the part? 

A cuffed turtleneck sweater paired with a knit blazer gives big art appreciator energy without sacrificing comfort (no structure, no problem). After your deep dive into history, you might swing by a café, catch a movie, or sip wine somewhere that doesn’t serve it in plastic cups, and the knit blazer’s your perfect companion. It’s light enough to go anywhere, but cozy enough to stick with you as the day evolves.

Outfit 3: The Autumn Dinner Date

Featuring our Kelly Ventura x Tie Bar Climbing Vines Dark Khaki Tie, Button-Down Collar White Non-Iron Dress Shirt, Pima Rib Moss Green Socks, and LaSalle Merino Black Knit Blazer

The weather’s cold, the leaves are falling, and one surefire way to stay warm is with a nice cozy date for you and your partner. This outfit works just as well at a steakhouse where the wagyu is dry-aged for centuries — or at that $85-a-head tasting menu spot where the portions are, let’s say, conceptual.

Start with a crisp white dress shirt sitting neatly under a smooth knit blazer. Add corduroy trousers and a coordinating earth-toned tie, and you’re good as gold (or at least, medium rare). 

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