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What to Wear With a Female Blazer

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A good blazer is the most useful jacket a woman can own. It looks sharp over a dress, smart with jeans and polished with a skirt. These five outfits show how to wear one from day to night.

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Belted Blazer Dress

Belted Blazer Dress with white pumps
A hot pink blazer dress with a matching belt and white pointed pumps.

Great forParties · Spring events · Dinner dates

A blazer dress is a long, tailored blazer cut to wear on its own. It gives you sharp shoulders and a deep lapel in one easy piece.

The matching wide belt pulls it in at the waist, so the shape looks fitted instead of boxy. A bold pink makes the whole outfit feel fun and confident.

White pointed pumps keep the legs looking long and let the color do the talking. No extra jewelry needed.

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Cropped Satin Blazer

Cropped Satin Blazer with white mini dress
A black satin cropped blazer over a white mini dress with white pumps.

Great forCocktail parties · Night out · Summer evenings

A cropped satin blazer is short, boxy and glossy. It ends at the waist, so it works best over dresses and high-waisted pieces.

Here it sits over a simple white mini dress. The black and white contrast looks crisp, and the satin shine dresses up the plain dress.

White pointed pumps match the dress and lengthen the leg. It’s an easy evening outfit that feels modern.

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Herringbone Blazer

Herringbone Blazer with gray pencil skirt
A gray herringbone blazer, black turtleneck, matching pencil skirt and burgundy pumps.

Great forThe office · Fall workdays · Client meetings

A herringbone blazer is made from a textured wool weave. The gray tone looks classic and warm, which makes it perfect for fall and winter.

A matching pencil skirt creates an easy two-piece suit. A black turtleneck and a belt with a gold buckle add contrast and show the waist.

Burgundy pumps bring a rich pop of color. It’s a polished office outfit that still feels stylish.

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Black Tailored Blazer

Black Tailored Blazer with black lace pants
A black tailored blazer, sheer black lace pants and a black clutch.

Great forEvening events · Gallery openings · Night out

A black tailored blazer is the one to own first. It has sharp shoulders, a nipped waist and a clean, single-breasted shape.

Sheer black lace pants turn it into a bold evening look. The structured jacket balances the soft, see-through lace.

An all-black outfit looks sleek and long. A quilted clutch and a few gold rings finish it off.

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Oversized Check Blazer

Oversized Check Blazer with straight-leg jeans
A brown check blazer, black knit crop top, straight jeans and black pumps.

Great forCasual workdays · Weekend lunch · City breaks

An oversized check blazer has a relaxed, boyfriend fit and a classic houndstooth pattern. It instantly makes a casual outfit look smarter.

Mid-wash straight-leg jeans and a fitted black knit crop top keep the base simple. A black belt shows the waist under the roomy jacket.

Black pointed pumps and a quilted clutch dress it up. Swap in loafers for an easy weekday version.

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