With holiday parties in full swing, we are throwing on blazers pretty frequently these days.  The perfect compliment to just about any casual holiday party ensemble, a solid blazer is never a bad touch, and just when we thought our corduroy obsession was calming down, we stumbled across a jacket that has really kicked it into high gear.  Our latest “must have” is the Corduroy Ludlow Sportcoat ($158) by J. Crew.

If you aren’t familiar with J.Crew’s Ludlow fit, we highly recommend going and trying on a jacket featuring the cut ASAP.  With a slim fit, narrow lapels, and a cut that is just a touch shorter than a traditional sportcoat, the Ludlow brings a bit of a modern look, but not so much that it will be out of style by next year.  Available via the J.Crew catalog, and JCrew.com, the Corduroy Ludlow features an 18-wale corduroy that is narrow enough to be dressed up, yet still very fitting for a casual look as well.  Currently offered in navy or graphite, you truly can’t go wrong with either colorway of this sportcoat, but if we were forced to choose we would probably have to go with the navy.  Whichever choice you make, the Corduroy Ludlow will make a solid addition to your stable of jackets.