Blazers add instant polish to any look, and the latest warm-weather renditions from the likes of Club Monaco, Rachel Roy, and Diane von Furstenberg are ideal for work or play. Pair Antonio Berardi's neon yellow number with a little white dress for an eye-popping party look, or take the classic route and style Chloé's nude-hued cropped blazer with a ladylike printed skirt. From colorblock to cropped cuts, shop our editor's curated picks below.
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Blazers aren't anything new or groundbreaking, but sometimes we need a refresher. That being said, today's fashion tip is super easy to execute: don't deny the power of the blazer. Listen up: The key to finding the perfect blazer is all about fit. Depending on how you like to layer, we suggest you find a silhouette that's cut close to your body, making sure the shoulder, arms, and chest areas sit closely to your figure. Now comes the fun part — styling! As seen below, blazers can instantly dress up more casual accompaniments, like denim, or easily take your dressier counterparts to the next level, as displayed by Vogue Australia's Christine Centenera, pictured center. Up your styling ante this Spring, and try a bold-colored blazer or one with a sleek metallic finish, or embrace a bright white option for an instantly chic update. We've supplied the outfit inspiration below, so it's up to you to put your blazer to work.
Street-style star Joanna Hillman has infused her signature taste into two blazers she created with master tailor Martin Greenfield.
Greenfield, who's created suits for everyone from Rag & Bone to President Bill Clinton, teamed up with Hillman to produce the limited-edition blazers for Edition01. The Joanna, a deep burgundy two-button affair with a black lapel, is lined in lace. The Hillman is a cropped tuxedo jacket in navy blue with white lapels.
Both are made to order and are available for preorder on ShopBazaar.com. A look at the jackets here in the gallery.
Related: Joanna Hillman Named Style Director of Harper's Bazaar
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Metallic details lend a modern edge to wardrobe basics, so today, we're updating a go-to black blazer with metallic lapels! This is an easy way to jazz up an outfit and it will look great with everything from jeans and a tee, to a fancy cocktail dress. In just a few simple steps, you can have your own blazer with statement-making metallic details, too. Blazer from Forever 21.
Where academic success is concerned, you've got to walk the walk (or, in this case, dress the part) and talk the talk (go to class and study hard). While we can't guarantee you'll ace your first tests — although we hope you do! — we can help you put a sophisticated spin on your class-bound wares. One easy solution? The blazer. It's the perfect mix of menswear-inspired tailoring, clean lines, and classic preppy style, and more often than not, we're apt to conjure up images of our schoolgirl uniforms that came complete with this polished piece. We know the traditional tweed blazer isn't for everyone, we know that sometimes all you want to do is go for the bold-shouldered power look, and we know that, when in doubt, a well-structured black blazer can pull any outfit together. So we've culled the seven must-have styles that should be at the top of your back-to-school shopping list . . . because we also know you're primed and ready to be an academic (and sartorial) trailblazer.
We know it's hard to let go of that Summer break freedom, but let's face the facts: we can hear those (figurative) school bells beckoning the return of class, study sessions, and dorm life. Before you're knee-deep in textbook shopping, we've made the process of back-to-school shopping an easy and superstylish one. Instead of going overboard on one-off pieces, focus on investing in staples that can not only play part in a chic transitional wardrobe, but nail the whole schoolgirl-meets-sophisticated-lady vibe, too. We've found the perfect dark-wash cigarette jeans that will get you through late-night library brainstorms and look great on your first date with the boy across the hall. There's also the footwear must haves: a classic ankle boot, a statement metallic sandal, and an Audrey Hepburn-inspired skimmer flat in the sweetest nude hue. Lest we forget, we've culled a versatile mix of slinky sheaths, polished layers, and eye-catching accents, too. It's time to put those erudite skills to the test; first up, commit this equation to memory — 16 styling essentials, 17 ways to wear them, with an infinite number of future outfit combo possibilities to ace the Fall semester.
Jessica Alba stepped out in Santa Monica, CA, fusing prints, pastels, and neons to perfection, then she balanced her colorful look with a white Gerard Darel crossbody bag — here it is in grey and tan ($315). The actress donned a grey polka-dot blouse by Splendid with cuffed boyfriend jeans and hot pink and yellow neon wedges, then layered on a striped green blazer for extra pizzazz. She finished off her bold style with Lindsay Vallan wrap necklaces, double-finger ring, and orange shades. Re-create Jessica's trendsetting look with a light blazer, polka-dot blouse, boyfriend jeans, and neon wedges for your next daytime adventure.
Ashlee Simpson and Jenna Dewan may have been on opposite coasts, but the stars were channeling the same fashion wavelength as they both worked a Rebecca Minkoff colorful ikat blazer ($389) in two totally different ways. Ashlee showcased a sporty-cool vibe with Isabel Marant sneakers, while Jenna dressed things up in a black-on-black look with slingback wedges. Hollywood is having a love affair with ikat, and this versatile blazer is the perfect piece to add to your collection. Score Ashlee and Jenna's exact blazer, then re-create their different but equally stylish looks.
Celebs everywhere are brightening up their wardrobes with yellow blazers. Everyone from Beyoncé to sister Solange Knowles to Gwen Stefani and so many more have been spotted rocking the sunny outerwear trend in so many fabulous ways. The cobalt-blazer trend is going strong, too, but now that yellow is in the mix, things are getting even more sassy. And with Spring here, why not switch things up from basic black? Step inside to see which other stars are obsessed with yellow blazers and how they wore theirs and to shop their bright toppers for your Spring and Summer wardrobe.
Have you noticed Gwyneth Paltrow's street-style formula of blazers with pants? It's an effortless combination and one that Gwyneth has now made her signature. From parties in London, New York, and Los Angeles, the actress has sported countless combinations of the look: white blazer with acid-wash jeans, piped blazer with skinny jeans, white blazer with khaki cargos, black blazer with gray jeans, and the list goes on. In fact, she just worked the casual-cool style while having dinner with Cameron Diaz in LA. Step inside to see Gwyneth working her fabulous fashion formula in a variety of ways and to shop similar looks for yourself.
