Wardrobe Staples – Blazer
Tue 30 Mar 2021
So the next item that I would suggest as a wardrobe staple is a blazer. Some may consider this piece of clothing to be quite formal, but I am going to highlight ways to wear a blazer in a casual way, and therefore make the piece work hard for you in your wardrobe. A blazer can really finish an outfit and create a styled look. Personally, I have a number of blazers and I wear each of them regularly. So although I am suggesting a blazer, it could be that you invest in a number of different blazers after reading this!
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There were plenty of blazers on the latest spring summer 2021 catwalk shows. They were shown in a workwear format, over floral dresses, in colours and neutrals and even some sequin blazers.
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A black blazer, and you may think formal, but worn with a simple white t shirt, jeans, and either trainers or loafers it creates a very simple, sophisticated look in a casual way. Put on a pair of heels and perhaps a lace trim cami, and you have yourself a perfect outfit for drinks at a bar. I also want to show you that a blazer can be layered over a skirt and top, or a dress too, to create another look. All of the outfits below highlight that a blazer is a very versatile piece and will help pull lots of outfits together from your current wardrobe. For each of the blazers I am going to show you, I will have images of outfits from my wardrobe for inspiration of styling, and then at the end of the blog, I will put some options together that are available online.
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Another blazer that I own is a slimmer, navy blazer. I bought this with a pair of tailored shorts, as a short suit, for a wedding guest outfit many years ago. I wear the blazer on its own, and I love this with a Breton stripe and also with a classic white t shirt. Again, this works dressed down with trainers or with heels for a more formal look.
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A checked blazer, in a monochrome houndstooth, or a coloured check is another option that I would say is a great wardrobe staple. I have talked about this shape being a hero piece in a previous blog, so I won’t go into too much detail and repeat myself. However, the images below show how this can we worn with jeans, smarter trousers, dresses and skirts, in casual and formal ways.
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The next shape I want to mention is a more boxy shape, which is looser and has a casual feel to it. The one I own, I have had for years, and I love wearing this with denim.
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Finally, a more oversized option, in a pretty blue cord.
Blazers available online:
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