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I'm going as Amu from Shugo Chara at ACen. Sorry for the bad ref, its the best I can find. I have a suit jacket that is similar, however, it looks... strange with the outfit.The main problem is the collar, but her's also has a split up the back. I'm not going to butcher my good jacket for a costume either, I need that for real life.This is what I need it to basically look like

I've scoured the pattern books and websites, but can't find anything similar. Any help on a pattern for a one-button women's blazer jacket would be loved. Also, is linen difficult to work with? Or should I just stick with a nice cotton twill or similar?

why don't you just go to goodwill and get a coat..or go to shopgoodwill.com it is amazing ^^ then alter the $10 jacket to your leasure

IMO cotton twill will hang nicer. But yea go to the good will/salvationarmy/Thrift store. Get a jacket there, pinch the inside seems and stitch them like a cresent moon to get a more feminine waist line that fits you better.