Long gone are the days when blazer shopping meant merely choosing between one button or two. If the spring and summer runways are any indication, this wardrobe staple is seeing its day in the sun thanks to new cuts, killer colors and a few key styling tricks. Need some tips on how to rock this wardrobe hero? The experts from Voga Closet are here to give you the inside scoop.
Unstructured
Angular looks will always cut a striking figure, but this year’s most prominent trend plays it slightly cooler. Deconstructed blazers ride the line between daytime casual and evening classic, and you can easily transformed them from rugged cool to confidently suave with just a few accessories.
How to wear it: Pair a two-button blazer in smoky grey with a slouchy tee and skinnies for the weekend, or throw a tan jacket over your collared shirt for an after-work cocktail. Stick to a structured look for the office; deconstructed blazers feel too laid back for the normal nine to five.
Black Is Back
Lest you fret over the structured pieces dominating your closet, never fear: The fitted blazer isn’t going anywhere. This year, keep the look fresh with basic black fabrics and impeccable tailoring. This look is all about subtlety; let decorative buttons and kicky counter pleats do the talking.
How to wear it: You really can’t go wrong here. Channel your inner James Bond with slim trousers and a simple tie, go Hollywood weekend with raw denim and a heather tee, or mix it up with a striped crew and faded jeans. Don’t be afraid to add a hit of navy; though the combo was once frowned upon, it’s completely appropriate now.
Prep School
The Ivy League look is fresher than ever, but its spring and summer versions have a certain professor-off-duty vibe. Navy blazers in semi-relaxed cuts work best here, but muted grays and rich browns give off the same attitude. Score extra points with some subtle elbow patches.
How to wear it: Preppy blazers look especially modern when they’re paired with a just-rolled-out-of-bed swagger, so avoid going too buttoned up. Wear a tailored jacket with a collared oxford, lightweight sweater and chinos, but stay on trend by untucking the shirt and rolling the pant at the ankle.
Casual Friday
Somewhere between unstructured and preppy, this look is all about balancing texture with shape. Corduroy and tweed are the fabrics du jour, but keep them from feeling stodgy by searching for a jacket with contrasting buttons and a double vent.
How to wear it: The dressy side of casual imparts an air of office authority, so ditch the photo-print tees in favor of something a little more sophisticated. Crew-neck sweaters are an ideal layering item for cooler days, and textural blazers add a mega-dose of interest to the standard skinny denim and leather lace-ups.
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