Chadwick's Classics Ladies Vintage Pure Wool Deep Purple (2) Button Blazer

Elegant deep purple blazer by Chaps. Ideal for office or casual wear. Origins of Chadwicks Founded in 1983, Chadwicks of Boston started as one of the first major women’s apparel catalog retailers in the United States. The company specializes in offering affordable, office-ready, and classic casual clothing for women. It became widely popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, especially among middle-class working women who wanted stylish but budget-friendly options. Introduction of “Classics” The Chadwicks Classics label was created as a sub-line within Chadwicks, focusing on timeless, versatile staples rather than seasonal trend-driven fashion. Classics included items like: Blazers and suit separates Pencil skirts and dress pants Knit cardigans and sweaters Simple sheath dresses and workwear basics The idea was to provide women with wardrobe-building essentials they could mix and match year after year. Chadwick's catalogs (mailed to millions of households) featured Classics as the “reliable core” of their offerings, marketed as “career wear you can count on Chadwick' Classics remained available online, but as more of a niche line for conservative dressers and women seeking modest, traditional workwear. Chadwicks Classics grew out of the Chadwicks catalog empire in the 1980s–1990s as a dependable line of wardrobe essentials for working women. It represented affordable, timeless, office-appropriate style, and while its prominence declined with the fall of mail-order retail.