If there's one piece in your wardrobe that you can consistently rely on any time of year, it's a blazer. Trends come and go, and while that impulse purchase waits at the back of your wardrobe for its moment in the sun, the blazer remains a timeless buy. It's one of the few things I actively collect because I know it's a sound investment.
I'm going to go ahead and say it: There is no outfit that can't be immeasurably improved by a blazer. It's a big statement, yes, but I'm confident I've got the proof to back it up.
Case in point: celebrity blazer fans Ashley Olsen and Hailey Bieber. When both paired an oversized blazer with a simple tee and jeans, it caught my attention. After all, when two of the world's most influential dressers are turning to blazers as their go-to jacket, you have to take note. And in fact, it was the resurfaced pictures of Princess Diana's blazer and vintage sweater combination that inspired me to invest in the oversized, black jacket from Zara that I now have on constant rotation. (I can't wait to pair it with knee-high boots.)
Of course, if I'm waxing lyrical and you already love blazers but aren't sure how to style them, I've turned to some of our favourite influencers for inspiration. Not only will some of these looks help breathe new life into your favourite blazer, but there are also suggestions for where you can find a stylish new one. After all, this wardrobe hero is about to come into its own in the transitional seasonal months, so keep scrolling for my edit of the best blazers to add to your basket now.
HOW THE FASHION SET IS WEARING BLAZERS
Style Notes: A good black blazer should never be written off as "boring." This classic jacket not only makes a sharp full suit but also toughens up floaty dresses and pretty blouses.
Got dinner plans? Change out of the matching trousers and wear this over a satin slip dress with a barely-there strappy heel.
Style Notes: Single-breasted loyalists, switch up shapes with a sculptural double-breasted blazer like Sara Loura's asymmetric Ganni jacket.
Act fast. This one-of-a-kind blazer is currently discounted, so it's likely to sell out even more quickly.
Style Notes: Think of the camel blazer as the little sister of winter's camel wool coat. Quite honestly, it goes with everything and is a guaranteed investment that won't go out of style.
Although shown on the runway with a bra top and stirrup leggings, a scoop necked body and skinny jeans is a wearable way to get the look.
Style Notes: Go large or go home is The Frankie Shop's (unofficial) mantra. When it comes to tailoring the cool-girl way, size up for an oversized, "borrowed from the boys" look.
Buy this jacket true to size as the generous cut is designed to be a roomy fit.
Style Notes: I think shorts might have just overtaken the wide-leg trouser for the coolest way to wear a full suit. Bonus points for bold, seasonal colours that are the easiest way to do dopamine dressing.
Get the matching shorts for an entire suit that costs under £150.
Style Notes: Even when the weather is at its hottest, make a blazer work by opting for cooling linen in fresh white.
Minimalistic tailoring is Theory's forte, and this understated blazer also comes in buttermilk yellow and mint green for those who want to add a little colour.
Style Notes: Find pinstripes too stuffy? Estelle makes a case for the colourful candy stripe to be the new print of choice.
If doubling up on print isn't your thing, wear the blazer separately with jeans, and throw a trench on top.
SHOP MORE OF MY FAVOURITE BLAZERS
This blazer has reached near iconic status in the Who What Wear office.
If it's possible to find anything cooler than a leather blazer, I'm yet to discover it.
It might be high-street, but this blazer has a couture shape that makes it look far more expensive.
I'm sold on that tie-waist detail. The fact that it comes as a full suit is an added bonus.
Wear with a white tee, straight-leg jeans and loafers, and presto! Your work, lunch and weekend uniform is sorted.
Veronica Beard is known for its jackets, and the Dickey blazer is a best seller.
A good blazer needn't be boring, and I love a pop of colour to lift an outfit (especially in this on-trend shade of orange).
What's the easiest way to make a blazer work for autumn? Opt for a heritage check print and wear over a fine knit polo-neck.
Longline, boxy blazers are a flattering figure-skimming option that will work best for a bigger bust.
Tweed blazers get an honourable mention for their ability to make every outfit feel a little bit more Parisian, non?
I just couldn't help myself. How adorable are those bows?
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