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Browse all Ministry of Supply jackets & outerwear →Women's Velocity Tailored Blazer - Dark Charcoal Heather (MPS)
The verdict
Fit
Velocity Tailored in a heathered charcoal. Same fit profile as the Calcite variant: tailored through the waist, shaped for feminine proportions. True to MPS sizing.
Quality
USD 448 reflects premium positioning. Dark Charcoal Heather on technical fabrics often has subtle texture and movement; construction consistent with the Velocity Tailored line.
Is the price fair?
Upper-mid pricing for women's performance suiting. Fair value if the technical fabric and tailoring justify the step up from traditional blazers.
Best for
Women seeking a dark, sophisticated tailored blazer that handles professional and creative workplaces with equal polish.
Care
Dry-clean for best results; the heathered finish benefits from professional care.
What owners report about Ministry of Supply jackets & outerwear
Coverage of this jacket range centers on the brand's stretch-knit blazers, which reviewers report are unusually comfortable — soft, unlined, and stretchy enough to move in — while still passing in an office. Long-term testers report machine washing and drying them with no durability problems. The recurring criticisms are about looks rather than build: the technical fabric and patch pockets read casual and a bit synthetic next to traditional tailoring, one reviewer found the blazer prone to gathering lint and hair, and wrinkle resistance in the jacket is weaker than the marketing implies.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the blazers as the most comfortable they have worn, and machine-wash care with no reported durability issues holds up in long-term testing.
- Watch out for
- Owners note the fabric looks technical rather than formal, attracts lint and hair, and jacket wrinkles do not fall out as easily as claimed.
- Sizing
- Reviewers say the blazer fits well out of the box but is offered in a single fit, with extra sleeve fabric included so a tailor can lengthen the sleeves.
About Ministry of Supply's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Ministry of Supply Kinetic Suit (Blazer & Pants) Review — Pack Hacker · Ministry of Supply Kinetic Blazer — Everyday Wear · Ministry Of Supply Review: Scientifically Better Clothing? — The Fascination