Fashion's proverbial boomerang is back again this season, and we are very much on board.
The blazer is a bona fide layering hero, capable of soothing all manner of style conundrums.
The tailoring favourite possesses the power of instant-elevation, capable of giving your 'fit a sharper, more polished edge - think angular, exaggerated shoulder lines.
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But equally, the blazer can be utilised to underpin a more casual ensemble. Relaxed, slouchy shapes with unstructured shoulders and lightweight sleeves can be easily layered over baggy jeans or a denim split maxi skirt with a baseball cap and sunglasses.
For many designers, the hourglass silhouette is the shape du jour. At Prada's SS24 show, waists were cinched with with svelte belts, styled alongside high-wasted paper bag shorts, and I'm personally still reeling from the calculated voluptuousness of Jason Wu's versions from last season.
How we chose:
- Style and versatility: All our blazer picks feature a flattering silhouette and have been carefully selected in line with each individual street style outfit - not exact matches but with a strong resemblance - so you can easily recreate the look. When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best pieces, we made sure that our product inclusions either felt trend-relevant or timeless for maximum wearability.
- Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a blazer in your price range. We've selected this season's best, ranging from high-street brands to luxe designer labels.
Hello! Fashion shares our favourite ways to style a blazer:
With a Statement Belt
Cinch in your waist with a high-drama belt layered over your go-to oversized blazer for instant smart-casual cool.
Under a Boxy Jacket
Leather blazers add a beautiful, buttery-soft sleekness to an outfit, and an easy way of upping your layering game is by stying one under a boxy jacket in a similar finish.
With Matching Trousers
A calculated monochrome moment never fails to deliver on impact and this season, buttery yellow is taking centre stage.
With Leather Trousers
During the chiller months, we're all about mixing different cosy textures. Consider teaming a wool blazer with leather trousers for an interesting contrast.
With a Form-Fitting Midaxi
Created a shape contrast by styling a shoulder-padded, slightly masculine blazer silhouette alongside a figure-skimming midaxi.
With Denim Separates
Don't be afraid to team your blazer alongside more traditionally casual fabrics such as denim for a cool smart-casual moment.
With a Patterned Coat
Blazer mini dresses are a great choice if you're into structured femininity. For a tonal addition, try a patterned coat over the top.
As an Hourglass Mini
If you love tailoring but are keen to retain a sense of shape, this is the look for you.
With Warm Gold Accessories
Black and gold are a winning combination - dress up your party mini with lustrous gold jewellery.
With Statement Metallics
Style a black cropped blazer with high-octane trousers for a standout party look - silver is the obvious trend-centric choice, but I could totally be swayed by the gold.
Over Elongated Sleeves
Elevate a reasonably mundane shirt and blazer combo by honing in on the details. Try high-impact shades and style your shirt so the coloured cuffs are visible under your blazer sleeves.
With Two Belts
Insert instant drama with an accessory overload. Make your waist the focal point using two belts to emphasise your figure.
With Textured Trousers
Embrace dopamine dressing with a striking blazer and style it with trousers in a matching hue, but with an added textural element.
With a High-Impact Crop Top
Offset the drama of a daring crop top with a relaxed-fit blazer. Pieces with less structure have an air of in-built casual cool.
Over a Classic White Tee
The blazer and the timeless white T-shirt go together like a dream. Revolutionary? No. Foolproof? You bet.
Over a Knitted Co-ord
Champion pastels and layer a powdery-hued blazer over a light, ribbed skirt co-ord with a luxe bag to tie it all together.
With a Pleated Mini Skirt
Combine a classic straight-cut piece with flowy, fine pleats and consider chrome detailing to give the look a bit of edge.
With Similar Tones
Curate a tonal look by teaming your blazer alongside similar, harmonious hues.
With Statement Boots
Bouclés and tweeds are experiencing something of a fashion renaissance at the moment, mostly in structured cardigan form, but we wouldn't say no to a chic blazer styled alongside high-impact boots.
With Luxe, Clean Lines
A collarless blazer can look extremely elegant, especially with no top underneath to lean into the impact of a plunging neckline.
Why you should trust me:
Orin Carlin is Hello! Fashion’s SEO Content Writer. Promising to leave no stone unturned in the name of fashion and beauty journalism, she is the proud creator of our ‘Try The Trend’ series. With a particular interest in formula innovation, microtrends, royal and bridal beauty, perfume, rituals, treatments, fashion history and vintage icons, she can either be found interviewing major industry names (previous subjects include Georgia May Jagger, Mary Greenwell and Sam McKnight) or scouring the internet for must-have pieces. It's not just a job; it's a personal quest to unearth noteworthy pieces that resonate with style and beauty enthusiasts.
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