NAME IT Blazer Regular Fit 116 Black Review: a simple kid’s blazer that gets the job done

I picked up the NAME IT Blazer Regular Fit 116 Black for my kid because we needed something a bit dressy for a birthday and maybe a school event, but I didn’t want to spend a fortune on a jacket he’d wear three times a year. I wasn’t expecting anything fancy, just something that fits, looks decent, and doesn’t itch after ten minutes. With boys’ blazers, it’s often either super cheap and stiff, or way too pricey for how fast they grow.

On paper, this one looked pretty standard: polyester/viscose mix with a bit of elastane, long sleeves, collared neck, and buttons. The Amazon rating is 4.6/5 with a bunch of reviews saying the fit is good and the quality is solid for the price. That’s what pushed me to try it instead of going straight to something like H&M or Zara. Also, the fact that it’s a regular fit and not ultra slim was important, because kids move a lot and hate feeling squeezed.

After a few wears (birthday, family lunch, and just trying it at home), I have a clearer opinion. It’s not some fancy tailored piece, but it does its job: it looks smart enough for photos, it survives kid-level movement, and it doesn’t feel like cardboard. There are a couple of small drawbacks, especially around sizing and care instructions, but nothing dramatic for this price range.

If you’re expecting a blazer that looks like a mini version of a high-end suit jacket, you’ll probably be a bit underwhelmed. If you just need a decent black blazer that fits a kid, doesn’t scratch, and doesn’t cost the same as your own jacket, this one is pretty solid. I’ll go through the design, materials, comfort, durability and value so you know exactly what you’re getting into.

For value, I look at one thing: how often will the kid wear it versus how much I paid, and does it look and feel okay in real life. This NAME IT blazer sits in that middle ground: not bargain-basement cheap, but not at the price of adult formalwear either. Considering the 4.6/5 rating and the comments like “good quality for the price” and “pleasant to wear”, I’d say the general feeling matches my experience: you get what you pay for, maybe a bit more.

Where it scores points is that it’s versatile. Black, simple design, normal fit: you can use it for birthdays, small graduations, family dinners, school events, maybe even a casual wedding if you pair it with decent trousers and shoes. You don’t need three different blazers; this one can cover most semi-formal situations. That saves money in the long run, especially since kids shoot up in size every year or two.

On the downside, you do have a couple of compromises: synthetic fabric, no fancy details, and sizing that can be slightly off if your kid is between sizes. Also, the care instructions are a bit fussy for something that’s not high-end: no tumble dry, careful ironing. If you ignore that, you might shorten its life. But if you follow the rules, it holds up well enough for its intended use: occasional wear, not daily school uniform.

Overall, in terms of value for money, I’d call it good but not mind-blowing. It’s clearly better than some very cheap supermarket blazers that look worn out after one wash, but it’s not at the level of a tailored wool jacket either. If your goal is a reliable, decent-looking blazer for a kid that won’t wreck your budget, this one does the job and feels like a sensible purchase.

Design-wise, this blazer plays it safe, which for a kid’s jacket is actually a good thing. It’s solid black, no patterns or contrasting stitching, so it goes with pretty much anything: jeans, chinos, matching black trousers, even sneakers. That’s handy if you don’t want to buy a full suit and just want one piece that can dress up whatever your kid already has. The collar is a standard revers/collared neck, nothing fancy, and it looks clean in photos.

The cut is described as regular/normal fit, but there’s a slight slim feel to it around the torso, especially if your kid wears a thicker shirt underneath. It’s not skin-tight, but it’s definitely more on the modern/slim side than a classic boxy blazer. The length is standard, so it doesn’t go too low over the hips, which keeps it from looking like an oversized coat on smaller kids. If your kid is very slim, it will look pretty sharp; if he’s a bit stockier, it may feel closer to fitted than regular.

In terms of features, the five pockets are practical. The outside pockets are stitched shut when it arrives (like most blazers), but you can open them if you want. Inside, there’s enough room for a small handkerchief or a card, but don’t expect heavy-duty inner pockets like on an adult blazer. The buttons are basic plastic, black, and do their job. They don’t look fancy, but they don’t look childish either. No spare button in my package, which is a bit annoying because kids and buttons don’t always mix well.

Visually, on a kid, it looks neat and not over the top. It’s the kind of blazer that makes them look a bit more dressed up without turning them into a mini groom. For birthdays, school events, or a casual graduation ceremony, the design is totally fine. If you’re aiming for a super formal wedding photoshoot vibe, you might want something with a bit more structure and better buttons, but for regular family life, this design is practical and easy to match.

Comfort was my main concern because kids are brutally honest: if something scratches or feels tight, they rip it off in five minutes. On this blazer, the medium-stretch fabric and the cut make it reasonably comfortable. My kid wore it for a full afternoon (birthday + restaurant) with a cotton shirt underneath and didn’t complain about itching or feeling trapped, which is already a good sign. The shoulders have enough room to move without the seams digging in.

The lining helps the blazer slide easily over shirts and sweaters, so putting it on and taking it off isn’t a struggle. That said, because of the synthetic content, it can get a bit warm if the room is hot or if the kid is running around a lot. It’s not unbearable, but you can see them wanting to unbutton it after a while. For indoor events in winter or mid-season, it’s fine. For outdoor summer events in the sun, I’d expect them to wear it for the photos and then take it off.

In terms of fit, the reviews saying it runs a bit small are not totally wrong. The blazer is true to size in width but slightly on the short side in length and sleeves if your kid is tall or between sizes. For comfort, I’d rather size up so the sleeves don’t ride up when they raise their arms. Once you get the right size, the blazer doesn’t feel restrictive, especially thanks to that bit of elastane. The kid could sit, bend, and play without constantly pulling at it.

Overall, I’d say comfort is good for short to medium wear. This is not a soft hoodie, obviously, but for a structured piece of clothing, it’s acceptable. The fabric inside doesn’t scratch, seams don’t rub in weird places, and the weight is balanced. If your child is very sensitive to synthetic fabrics, they might not love it, but for most kids, it’s wearable enough for special occasions without drama.

The blazer is made from 64% polyester, 32% viscose, 4% elastane, with a similar mix for the lining (polyester, viscose, elastane). So, no surprise here: it’s a synthetic-heavy fabric with a bit of stretch. If you’re looking for pure cotton or wool, this is not it. But for a kid’s blazer in this price bracket, that mix is pretty standard and honestly practical: it’s more resistant to wrinkles and less fragile than a wool blazer.

To the touch, the fabric feels medium weight. It’s not super thick, but it’s not flimsy either. I’d call it mid-season: fine for indoor events all year round, and okay outside in spring/autumn with a shirt or light sweater underneath. The elastane gives it a little bit of give, which is useful when kids start running around, climbing chairs, or waving their arms like maniacs at a birthday party. It doesn’t feel like a stiff cardboard jacket, which is often the case with very cheap kids’ blazers.

That said, it still has that typical polyester feel. It’s not scratchy, but if you’re used to natural fibers, you’ll notice it’s synthetic. The upside is that it doesn’t wrinkle as badly and it survives being folded or thrown on a chair. The downside is that it doesn’t breathe as well as cotton or wool. For short events, that’s fine. For a long summer day in the sun, the kid might get a bit warm in it. The lining also adds a bit of warmth, so this is not the lightest blazer ever.

From a quality point of view, the stitching is okay but not premium. Seams are straight, no loose threads out of the box in my case, and nothing fell apart after a few wears. For a blazer made in China under a mainstream brand, that’s what I expected. If you zoom in, you won’t get the crisp tailoring of a pricey suit, but for a growing kid, I’m not paying three times more just for that. Materials are clearly chosen for practicality and cost, not luxury, and in that context they work.

On the durability side, I was a bit cautious at first, because kids and formal clothes usually don’t mix well. After a few uses, the blazer is still in good shape: no missing buttons, no ripped seams, no weird stretching. The polyester-heavy fabric helps here; it’s more forgiving when the kid decides to slide off a chair or lean against rough walls. It doesn’t pick up lint as badly as some cheaper black fabrics, which is nice, though you’ll still see dust and crumbs if you look closely.

The care instructions are pretty strict: wash at max 30°C, no bleach, no tumble dry, line dry, low iron, no dry cleaning. That last part (no dry cleaning) is a bit unusual for a blazer, but it also means you can just wash it at home without going to the cleaners. I washed it cold on a gentle cycle, then hung it on a hanger to dry. It kept its shape and didn’t shrink. You do need to give it a light iron at low temperature to smooth out the seams, but nothing crazy. Just don’t blast it with steam like a shirt, or you risk damaging the fabric as they warn.

What I noticed is that the colour holds up well. After washing, the black didn’t fade or go greyish, at least not after a couple of washes. For something that will not be worn every week, that’s more than enough. The lining also stayed in place, no twisting or bubbling. The only thing I’d keep an eye on is the buttons: since there’s no spare one included (at least in my package), I’d reinforce them with a couple of extra stitches if you want to be safe.

Realistically, kids outgrow this kind of blazer faster than they destroy it. I don’t see it falling apart in a year with occasional use. If you have younger siblings, you can probably pass it down as long as it doesn’t get totally abused. So in terms of durability versus price, I’d say it’s pretty solid, as long as you respect the washing instructions and don’t throw it in a hot tumble dryer.

Out of the package, the blazer looks like a straightforward, no-nonsense kids’ jacket. It’s a solid black, no patterns, no flashy logos, nothing weird. Just a basic blazer that you can throw on over a shirt, polo, or even a plain T-shirt if you don’t feel like dressing the kid too formally. The description mentions it as a blazer for boys with a regular/normal fit, and that lines up with what I saw: it’s not super tight, not baggy either, just middle of the road.

One thing that stood out right away: it has multiple pockets (five according to the specs). In practice, you get the usual two lower front pockets, a chest pocket, and some inside pockets. For a kid, that’s more than enough to stuff tissues, a small toy car, or random birthday candy. Don’t expect perfect tailoring on the pockets, but they’re functional and don’t look crooked. The closure is by buttons, even though the text in the data mentions a zip at one point – in reality it behaves exactly like a classic blazer with front buttons.

Size-wise, it’s marked for kids (age range description: Kid, garment size country: Great Britain). The Amazon comments are mixed: some say it fits as expected, others say it runs a bit small. In my case, I’d say it’s closer to the small side, especially in length and sleeves. If your kid is between two sizes or a bit tall for his age, consider going one size up to avoid the too-short-sleeve look after one growth spurt.

Overall, the first impression is: simple, practical, and neutral. No fancy packaging, no extra accessories, just the blazer. For a mid-range kids’ brand like NAME IT, that’s about what I expected. It doesn’t scream cheap, but it also doesn’t pretend to be a luxury item. If you want something that can be reused for birthdays, school events, or family gatherings without drawing too much attention, this fits the brief.