Blazers are undoubtedly versatile – there are hundreds of ways to wear one. I think “styling” a blazer is much easier compared to finding one that fits just right.
A carefully added blazer can be the force that pulls together an otherwise humdrum outfit. It refines but doesn’t flaunt. These days I voluntarily wear blazers without a dress code to compel me.
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| Left: J. Crew shirt, Gap jeans (similar), and Valentino shoes Middle: H&M turtleneck, Forever 21 pants, Chanel necklace, and Zara shoes Right: Forever 21 sweater (similar), Gap jeans (similar), and Zara shoes |
One of my favorite ways to wear blazers is over embellished tops or dresses. I think blazers do an excellent job of framing and “containing” the frills.
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| Left: LOFT dress, Spanx tights, and Franco Sarto shoes Right: Sretsis dress, scarf (borrowed from mom) and Ann Taylor pumps |
Since blazers are more serious in tone, they (in duller colors) can “tame” flamboyant prints like floral and leopard as well as flashy colors like fuchsia.
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| Left: J. Crew dress and Miu Miu pumps Middle: LOFT top, J. Crew skirt, and Miu Miu pumps Right: Ann Taylor scarf, H&M dress (similar), HUE tights, and Valentino shoes |
And the obligatory composite.
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The J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer in wool flannel featured in this post is currently $90 in stores in several colors (plus an extra 30% off). If you need petite sizes, they are available online for $120.
