Andrea Ya'Aqov Wool Cashmere Hooded Blazer vs Sease Hooded Blazer

The Sease Hooded Blazer is the better pick for most shoppers. It is pure extra-fine undyed cashmere in a soft jersey knit, unlined, with a hidden zip under the lapel and a detachable padded nylon hood. The Andrea Ya'Aqov blazer is a structured wool-cashmere piece with a full satin lining, peaked lapels, surgeon's cuffs and an oversized dropped-shoulder cut, so it reads more formal and heavier. Owners of unstructured cashmere jackets praise the comfort and year-round wear; the trade-off is less shape and more care.

• Choose the Andrea Ya'Aqov wool-cashmere blazer if you want a sharp, oversized tailored look with peaked lapels, surgeon's cuffs and a full lining for cooler months.
• Choose the Sease Hooded Blazer if you want a soft, unlined pure cashmere jacket that works across seasons and layers easily over a tee or shirt.