The Best Tibi Liam Blazers by Fabrication

Well, According to Me

The Tibi Liam blazer is probably one of the most legendary pieces in the Tibi collection. During my five-year love affair with the brand, I’ve seen it released in maybe 20 - or even 30 - different fabrications and colors: everything from nylon and denim to seersucker, wool, and cashmere.

The reason for its success, among others, is its clever design. The shoulders are dropped, so it doesn’t extend your frame or make you look stiff, yet it’s quite oversized, which makes everything feel more relaxed - while still being a blazer, and therefore elevated. It also has a third button that you can easily wear fastened, creating a more waisted look. It’s a fundamental piece that every Tibi fan has at least considered purchasing, and many own multiples.

My one and only Liam blazer I’ve since sold

I owned one Liam blazer that I quickly snapped up on Vestiaire when it appeared there in 2021. It was a dark taupe tropical wool Liam blazer. The color washed me out, the fabrication didn’t quite work for my toddler-full lifestyle, and the size was too small for me (I got an S, which is why I couldn’t button it with the third button) - the joys of buying second-hand!

As a result, I didn’t really wear it and sold it after a year of trying. Nevertheless, I saw the potential and have been eyeing different Liam fabrications ever since.

So I decided to share my thoughts on which Liam blazers are the best. Note that I haven’t owned all of them - and haven’t even tried all of them - so take this with a grain of salt. And if you own any, please share your favorites in the comments!

5. Tropical Wool Liam Blazer

One of the Tropical Wool Liam iterations from current season

For those who haven’t tried it, tropical wool is an amazing fabric from Tibi. It’s lightweight, so you can wear it in the summer; very sleek and soft, yet still wool. So it’s no surprise that the Liam in tropical wool is a go-to for many Tibi fans.

I personally find it a bit too elevated for my WFH lifestyle - but if you work in an office, have frequent business meetings, or generally love to dress up, it’s a really great option that will make everything sleek and polished in a relaxed way (chill modern classic as we know).

4. Detached Lapel Liam Blazer

Detached Lapel Blazer in bond wool (sold out) and all detached lapel blazers (also sold out, but I am sure Tibi will bring them back)

When I first saw this construction, I thought: wow. This blazer really shines when worn for evening occasions. For some reason, the fashion crowd has decided that with a dress, it’s better to wear a blazer over your shoulders rather than properly on your arms. To the extent that I’ve tried it, it’s not very convenient - the blazer can easily fall off, and you need to hunch your shoulders to keep it in place. I guess it’s meant to reminisce about borrowing your boyfriend’s blazer and draping it over your shoulders - oh well.

With a detached lapel, however, you can button it across the front, and it actually holds the blazer in place while worn over the shoulders. Win, win, win. It can also be worn more casually though - if you want to see more styling ideas for a detached lapel blazer, have a look at the Creative Classicist’s Instagram.

3. Drapey Suiting Liam Blazer

Drapey suiting Liam and Marit pant in deep violet

I saw this blazer on a Tibi fan and immediately thought: wow, this fabrication really leans into the Liam silhouette. As the name suggests, it’s drapey and lightweight, which means it’s fluid, and the dropped shoulders fall into a really nice slouch.

It also helps that Tibi made it in amazing colors - light gray, green, cumin, and violet. Many are sold out, but I hope Tibi continues using this material for even more Liams in even more stunning colors.

2. Blanket Blazers: Camille Check, Angora Wool and Cashmere Liams

Camille Check, Angora Wool and Cashmere Liams

I get that we’re heading toward spring, but let’s talk about the blanket blazers. In my opinion, blazers are inherently elevated and can quickly tip into too fancy territory if you need them in a casual setting. To suit a more casual lifestyle, you need a blazer that’s a bit non-blazer - something closer to a cozy cardigan.

Several years ago, I saw the Camille Check blazer sell out immediately due to being extremely cosy, and now I think the cashmere and angora versions could have a similar effect. Just wrap yourself in one and hibernate for winter.

Note: I haven’t tried these myself. Camille Check seemed more jersey-like (long sold out), Angora Wool might feel more outerwear-adjacent, and well - Cashmere is cashmere (including the price tag).

1. Crispy Nylon Liam blazer

Crispy Nylon Liam Blazer

I didn’t initially get the hype around this blazer when reading Tibi fan discussions. It sounded like just another nylon piece, and people were calling it great for summer - which made me think: who wants to wear that much nylon in the summer?

But then I tried it, and I got it.

This blazer is essentially an ultra-lightweight nylon layer that you can throw over anything and instantly look more polished. Wearing sweatpants and a T-shirt but want to look pulled together? Put it on - it works, and doesn’t feel off the way a tropical wool blazer might. You can pack it into a small ball, tie it around your waist, and use it very casually. It’s always a bit wrinkly anyway, so it doesn’t matter.

Want to look good on a plane? No problem - throw it on over whatever you’re wearing. Want to dress up for dinner? Also works: a slight sheen and a bit of structure go a long way.

On top of that, crispy nylon is basically indestructible in my experience. I wore crispy nylon joggers for two years when my daughter was two to three years old, and they survived everything spilled on them - still looking good.

That’s why crispy nylon is my number-one choice for the Liam blazer, and it’s the one I’m personally considering again.

Do you own a Liam blazer? Which one is your favorite? Tell me where I am wrong!

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