Blazer

Blazing Success

A blazer is the perfect way to top off a look, always lending a fashionable and balanced finish to every outfit it meets. Looking for new ways to dress up—or down—your favorite one? Get inspiration from these put-together ensembles. From an out-on-the-town look to a chic office style, the following outfits are proof that the blazer is the ultimate “make it work” accessory.







Go Long
Go Long

Go Long

Balance an oversize cotton boyfriend blazer with relaxed high-waisted trousers; the belt draws eyes to your slim middle. Add novel accessories or a beguilin, not bookish, look.

Simple 120 jacket, $149; JJill.com. ISSACMIZRAHILIVE! cardigan, $55; QVC.com. Eileen Fisher top, $58; Bloomingdale’s Stores. Belted Paper Bag trousers, $79.90; TheLimited.com. Leelee’s Gold Metal Hoop necklace, $43.95; FantasyJewelryBox.com. Simply Vera Vera Wang Marcello tote, $109; Kohls.com. Isabel Toledo for Payless Cabana heel, $44.99; Payless.com.



Layer It On
Layer It On

Layer It On

Don’t give your favorite blazer the weekend off. A comfortable lined cotton version looks surprisingly casual over a lightweight down vest and a preppy gingham buttondown. Pull on a pair of slimming bootcut jeans and some bright sneakers and call it a (Sun)day.

Esprit Collection Jersey Blazer, $149.50; Esprit.com. Down vest, $14.97; LandsEnd.com. Gingham shirt, $39.50; LLBean.com. Dreamer Boot-cut Jeans, $34.50; OldNavy.com. Nine West Danford shoes, $79; select Macy’s stores.