A classic blazer is a great wardrobe choice in terms of both form and function. Not only is it chic to look at, but it also suits different styles and different occasions!
It adds a dramatic touch to an outfit, so even if you are in casual jeans and a basic white shirt, you’ll still look like you made an effort to dress up.
The following celebrities also turned to blazers to bring out eye-catching getups. Scroll down to get some styling ideas:
1. Distressed boyfriend jeans and collared shirt combo with a long blazer
Lucy Mecklenburgh in a blazer and jeans at a Petits Bisous Boutique party in London, England, on February 13, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
Actress Lucy Mecklenburgh attends a party in distressed boyfriend jeans and a collared shirt. She made her casual boyfriend jeans look like they belonged at a formal party by teaming them up with a blazer.
To further dress up the look, she accessorized with a pair of pumps and went for a metallic clutch.
Get this:
DSQUARED2 Floral-Button Blazer, $1,387.06
Wear it with:
Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Skinny Jeans, $655 / Adeam Contrast Leather Collar Shirt, $785 / Pollini Snakeskin Effect Pumps, $612.28
Diane von Furstenberg Clutch Bag, $262.76 / Vickisarge Crystal-Embellished Necklace, $1,086.07
2. Printed shorts suit to lengthen your legs
Victoria Justice in a Ted Baker suit with LUV AJ jewelry and Kotur bag at Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on February 15, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
If a blazer has a matching pair of shorts, go buy it. The pairing will lengthen your silhouette. You can also mix and match the pieces with other clothes in your wardrobe.
The blazer can work with denim pants or pleated skirts, and the shorts can get a lot of wear during summer.
Get this:
Christian Lacroix Vintage Striped Short Suit, $772.05
Wear it with:
Pollini Patent Leather Pumps with Marbled Heels, $607.63 / Rocio Candy Clutch, $495
3. Shirtless with blazer and matching trousers
Suki Waterhouse looked classy in a suit at Harvey Weinstein’s pre-BAFTA dinner, in partnership with Burberry and Grey Goose, at Little House Mayfair on February 14, 2014, in London, England (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
Suki Waterhouse chose to cover up in only her blazer. It was a daring outfit, but with the trousers and the oversized coat, it did not look trashy at all. Amp up the model-off-duty vibe by wearing lace-up booties.
Get this:
Veronique Branquinho Two-Button Blazer, $1,036.17
Wear it with:
Veronique Branquinho Belted Straight-Leg Trousers, $482.76 / DSQUARED2 Single-Breasted Coat, $1,862.67 / Nanette Lepore “Tie Me Up” Booties, $398
4. Preppy look with a pink blazer
Karolina Kurkova at the Rag & Bone show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 in New York City on February 7, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
Karolina Kurkova added a touch of preppy by wearing a sweater over her collared shirt. She polished it off with a pink blazer.
Get this:
DSQUARED2 Buttoned Blazer, $1,239.87
Wear it with:
DSQUARED2 Cropped Skinny Jeans, $407.57 / Dolce & Gabbana Classic Fit Shirt, $395 / Saint Laurent Knitted Sweater, $642.30 / Nicholas Kirkwood Zigzag Pumps, $750
5. Boxy blazer over a loose sweater
Ashley Tisdale wears Genetic Denim James zipper skinny jeans with a Vince Breton striped cashmere boat-neck sweater, leopard booties, and an Alice + Olivia long tuxedo blazer outside Toast Bakery after having lunch with Shenae Grimes in California on February 4, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
Ashley Tisdale kept it easy in a loose striped sweater worn under a boxy blazer. Like the former High School Musical actress, you can wear this with a pair of skinny jeans and printed booties.
Get this:
Helmut Lang Structured Blazer, $700.59
Wear it with:
Saint Laurent Skinny-Fit Jeans, $463.04 / Pinko Striped Top, $145.98 / Lanvin Wedge Ankle Boots, $956.61
6. Coat over your blazer
Solange Knowles in a blazer and jeans at Playboy’s 60th-anniversary party at the Bud Light Hotel Lounge in New York City on February 1, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / SIPA / Michael Wright / Jeff Grossman)
A coat over your blazer? Yes, it will work. Take it from Solange Knowles, who tried this look for an event. A double-breasted coat is a great choice, especially if it has the same color as the blazer.
Get this:
Isabel Marant Classic Blazer, $847.78
Wear it with:
Nili Lotan Double-Breasted Coat, $1,010 / Proenza Schouler Stonewash Cropped Jeans, $274.44 / Anne Valerie Hash Six Shirt, $403.67
Schutz Irma Ankle-Strap Pumps, $180 / Dannijo Izzie Necklace, $795
Try these styling ideas if you get bored with your usual blazer ensemble.