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Three Ways to Wear a Blazer
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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: September 24, 2009 10:09 AM
I LOVE THIS!! THESE IDEAS ARE SO USEFUL AND ANYONE CAN USE THEM!
GuessWho says: September 24, 2009 12:30 PM
Thanks! I'm going to try this.
momagarry says: September 26, 2009 10:10 AM
I love the idea of multi purpose clothes.
spacktacle01 says: September 26, 2009 05:06 PM
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: September 29, 2009 09:58 AM
COOOOOL I LOVE IT ........
Jtesch0820 says: September 29, 2009 12:41 PM
I love blazers they are great for a night our or office wear, especially trim chic ones!
RockerChick91 says: October 01, 2009 08:02 PM
I love blazers, it's one of the important pieces in a wardrobe.
jos_bgosh says: October 06, 2009 12:51 AM
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: October 14, 2009 09:04 PM
I bought a whole outfit at forever21 for the third way to wear it.. I love it.
stkurtz says: October 15, 2009 02:06 PM
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: October 16, 2009 05:47 PM
I love blazers and wear them all of the time...you can dress them up, or dress them down with jeans!
jlincon71 says: October 18, 2009 07:48 PM
I liked all three ideas but tried the third one and got alot of compliments on my outfit thanks!
kristinejanis says: October 20, 2009 02:47 PM
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: October 21, 2009 07:41 PM
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: October 22, 2009 03:13 PM
This is a good post
fergtina says: October 28, 2009 01:54 PM
thanks for the info... some great ideas here
Gott2beme says: October 29, 2009 06:22 PM
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: November 03, 2009 11:21 AM
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: November 03, 2009 03:13 PM
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: November 08, 2009 01:25 PM
Very interesting....great ideas to dress up or dress down a blazer.
estumpe says: November 10, 2009 08:27 PM
Just bought a 'shrunken' blazer for the fall - I really like the look with shorts and jeans
s029898 says: November 13, 2009 09:44 PM
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: December 07, 2009 12:05 AM
Love it! Should work for everyone!
southerngal072 says: December 20, 2009 06:34 PM
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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