5 Perfect Ways to Wear a Blazer

by , January 24, 2013 — 5 Comments
How to Wear a Blazer

If there’s one garment that adds instant polish to any ensemble, it’s a blazer. Worn over everything from jeans to skirts and dresses to even shorts, it adds the perfect element of sophistication for work or for play. The beauty of a blazer is the way it instantly transforms an outfit—a casual ensemble can become a chic statement just by adding a tailored blazer, or a bold-colored jacket can make a formal look much less stuffy!

I buy blazers everywhere from Target to thrift stores, Nordstrom to vintage boutiques. Here are a few of my favorites, worn as looks you can try for your workday or the weekend.

 

For Day to Night: Mustard, Emerald, & Leopard 

As I like to say, there aren’t any rules when it comes to mixing colors—so why not mix in a print as well? This look is professional enough for day, but the pumps make it fun enough for night.

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Blazer: Zara

 

For a Party: Sequins & Pleats 

The holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still wear shiny, glamorous sequins! To downplay the sparkle factor, opt for sequins in muted colors, like army green or navy blue.

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Blazer: Vintage

 

For Casual Friday: Instant Chic

The easiest way to go chic in an instant? Throw a blazer over your favorite jeans and top.

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Blazer: Forever 21

 

For Brunch With the Ladies: Conjuring Fall 

When it comes to wearing a staple time and time again, playing with fabrics and colors is the key. This blue velvet blazer is a unique twist on the classic, but it’ll always be in fashion.

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Blazer: Thrifted

 

For a Date: Nighttime Basics 

Dressing-up classic denim is my favorite fashion pastime. When all else fails, throw on your fave pair of jeans and add nighttime basics: a blazer and pumps!

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Blazer: Bebe

About the Author

SF Bay Area based Tanesha Awasthi is a fashion blogger on a mission. Her site, GirlWithCurves.com, offers outfit inspiration, style and shopping advice to the curvy community. Though she started the blog as a way to share her love of fashion, it's turned into a movement for change, with an overwhelming following in less than two years since inception. Awasthi's mission is to change lives through fashion, by encouraging positive body image and self-esteem, while having fun getting dressed. She breaks fashion rules on a regular basis, with the belief that 'any trend is wearable for any body shape and size, with the right fit.'

4 comments
Veronica
Veronica

Wow, a fashion article that has photos that look like me instead of a model built like a 13 yr old boy! Thank you!

Simone
Simone

Wow, you look absolutely amazing! Makes me want to go and put on some weight ! Skinny is SO last century!

Kate
Kate

Wow, I want your "instant chic" and "conjuring fall" looks! Where did you find that Blue Velvet blazer??