How to Style a Blazer

Blazers are a fashion trend that have been huge lately. It isn't something that ever necessarily went out of style, but it has become a great layering piece lately to make any outfit look sleek and timeless. Blazers can be worn for more than just meetings and are actually a great piece to pull an entire look together. Wearing a blazer can seem intimidating so I am going to share some great ways to wear a blazer for any occasion!

1. With a Skirt or Dress

The first way that a blazer can be worn is with a dress or a skirt. For this kind of styling, I would recommend wearing a blazer that is a little oversized. This creates a really flattering silhouette because the blazer looks strong and structured while a dress or skirt underneath makes it more feminine and elegant. This would be an awesome way to style a blazer for a date because it will make you look powerful and more importantly feel confident. Also, the dimensions of a longer blazer with a shorter skirt or dress makes your legs look long! I would style an oversized blazer with a skirt or dress underneath with a pair of cute heeled booties!

2. Sweater/ Sweatshirt

A way to make a blazer more casual is to wear it with a sweater or sweatshirt underneath. This creates a really effortless look that is also really comfortable. A blazer can be dressed down with the sweatshirt and a pair of jeans and sneakers. It can also take a step up from a sweatshirt to a sweater/ turtleneck to look a little more upscale. A blazer worn this way would be perfect for running errands while still looking fabulous. This is a really simple way to style a blazer, but is makes a big impact. It looks cool and casual while also being sleek and stylish.

3. Professional

The next way to style a blazer is what you typically think of when you see the word blazer. It is a more polished look suitable for work. This is a very clean and simple look that can still look fashionable. The key is to this look is to find pieces that balance each other out so that it is flattering and makes you feel powerful and confident. Find a blazer that is boxy and pair it with a slimmer cut pant. You can find a pattered pant to create a fun but still professional look. Also, you can wear a monochrome outfit with a pattered blazer. There are tons of way to make this professional and polished look feel more stylish. I would pair this look with booties, heels, or slides.

4. A Solid Tee

I think this is one of the cutest ways to style a blazer. Also it is very easy. Throw on a solid colored tee under a blazer with some jeans and you have an instantly cool and chic outfit. This is a perfect laid back but still pretty look that is very easy to throw together. The simple colored t-shirt makes the look minimalistic and simple but also put together. I think this kind of styling looks awesome with a pair of sneakers because it balances out the structured and sophisticated feel of the blazer with a casual shoe. Jeans and a tee under a blazer can be worn for anything and will make you feel like a supermodel.

5. Over a Jumpsuit

The final suggestion I have for styling a blazer is to throw it on over a jumpsuit. This is a fun way to style it because this can look really professional for a work outfit, dressed up for an event, or the perfect date night outfit. The tailored look of a blazer over a fitted jumpsuit is a really elegant way to style a blazer. This is a really easy outfit idea and would look great with a black jumpsuit and a fun blazer. If you choose a blazer with a pattern or with color it creates texture and is a really fun way to draw attention. This outfit would look great with heels because it adds some height and makes your body look long and tall!