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Three Ways to Wear a Blazer
Michelle Madhok
Posted September 23, 2009

SpEd_blazerThis season, we’re taking advantage of the great variety of blazers out there: boyfriend, cropped, and shrunken styles make them easier than ever to pair with just about everything in your closet. Here’s how we’ll be wearing them.

Check out our editors’ favorite blazers in our Blazer Guide on SheFinds.

Style 1: The Fashion-Biz Suit

It’s hard to take a black bootie-clad step at New York Fashion Week this season without encountering what we’ve come to acknowledge is the fashion industry’s take on a suit: Dark skinny jeans, blousy tee (for day) or embellished tank (for night), high-heeled pumps or booties, and a blazer.

This look is super easy to copy and tailor to your own body. If you’re tall or small-chested, top your denim with a boyfriend blazer. Petite ladies or those who need more support up top can opt for more fitted styles. 


For fall, throw a shrunken blazer over a less-structured frock for an even more polished, put-together silhouette
Style 2: Make A Dress Work-Appropriate

We’ve all topped a favorite sundress with a cotton cardigan so it’d be acceptable for the office. For fall, throw a shrunken blazer over a less-structured frock for an even more polished, put-together silhouette. Wear it with tights, and there’s a very slim chance HR will get on your case.

Bonus: This is the ultimate day-to-night outfit – just stow a sparkly pair of earrings in your work tote, and take off the jacket for cocktail hour.

 

Style 3: Make A Mini More Grown-Up

This one is a bit trickier to pull off, as the proportions need to be just right. But a blazer – in any shape, really – can take away the sometimes-tarty edge that miniskirts can have on anyone older than 15. 

Tuck a slim-fitting top into the skirt, then add opaque tights and flattering shoes, like pumps or even a ballet flat that won’t disrupt the leg line.

Check out the SheFinds' Editors' top picks for the best blazers, cardigans, flat shoes, and fall booties on SheFinds.com.

How can a blazer fit into your wardrobe? Are you embracing this trend? .


 


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Michelle Madhok
Michelle Madhok is the founder and CEO of White Cat Media Inc., an online media company that delivers fashionable yet functional products to busy, professional women in various life stages. through it's websites SheFinds.com and MomFinds.com. A highly regarded online shopping expert, Michelle has appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, ABC, NBC and CBS. She is a regular on Better.tv and has been featured in the Inc. Magazine and the The New York Times.
24 Comments
Nanci09 says: on Sep 24, 2009
I LOVE THIS!! THESE IDEAS ARE SO USEFUL AND ANYONE CAN USE THEM!
GuessWho says: on Sep 24, 2009
Thanks! I'm going to try this.
momagarry says: on Sep 26, 2009
I love the idea of multi purpose clothes.
spacktacle01 says: on Sep 26, 2009
Great ideas. I have a ton of jackets and blazers and with fall coming up this would be a perfect way to update an outfit to transition into cooler weather!
JaniceR says: on Sep 29, 2009
COOOOOL I LOVE IT ........
Jtesch0820 says: on Sep 29, 2009
I love blazers they are great for a night our or office wear, especially trim chic ones!
RockerChick91 says: on Oct 01, 2009
I love blazers, it's one of the important pieces in a wardrobe.
jos_bgosh says: on Oct 06, 2009
I am a student majoring in fashion and these are great ways to wear a blazer. Now I feel like wearing mine tomorrow!
sabrinalove says: on Oct 14, 2009
I bought a whole outfit at forever21 for the third way to wear it.. I love it.
stkurtz says: on Oct 15, 2009
I wear blazers through all the seasons. I love it with a buttoned white shirt, dark jeans and either heels or ballet flats.
msfriendly says: on Oct 16, 2009
I love blazers and wear them all of the time...you can dress them up, or dress them down with jeans!
jlincon71 says: on Oct 18, 2009
I liked all three ideas but tried the third one and got alot of compliments on my outfit thanks!
kristinejanis says: on Oct 20, 2009
I like this post cause I have been doin all three ideas with just one blazer ;p sometimes the blazer itself wasn't recognized that i have worn it over and over with just different outfits :)
katejill says: on Oct 21, 2009
Great tips I'm gona try the first one. I have been wantting to wear my blazer but was not sure how. Thanks
johnston270 says: on Oct 22, 2009
This is a good post
fergtina says: on Oct 28, 2009
thanks for the info... some great ideas here
Gott2beme says: on Oct 29, 2009
Thank you for the info! I have a couple of blazers that have been sitting in my closet. I've been trying to come up with a few ideas to wear them! This is great!!
newwife says: on Nov 03, 2009
I have been wanting to try this trend but cannot find something that looks good on me...how about some tips for larger ladies? thanks
socialgirl says: on Nov 03, 2009
I love all of these outfit ideas! I just saw a picture of my girlfriend on Facebook wearing the 3rd style! She looks AWESOME!! Very classy and sexy!
gabriel_maddie says: on Nov 08, 2009
Very interesting....great ideas to dress up or dress down a blazer.
estumpe says: on Nov 10, 2009
Just bought a 'shrunken' blazer for the fall - I really like the look with shorts and jeans
s029898 says: on Nov 13, 2009
I have a few blazers because they can be appropriate clothing for just about any setting. They can look casual, sporty, professional, and many other things. Great ideas!
butterflytouch says: on Dec 07, 2009
Love it! Should work for everyone!
southerngal072 says: on Dec 20, 2009
I agree that the styles look great; however, I'm not such a fan of the top hanging lower than the blazer (I admit I'm a little bit old-fashioned, and prefer the fresh starched white shirt tucked into crisp blue jeans with an awesome navy blazer and high heels). Am I just getting older or what?!
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