Blazers

That one item in everyone’s wardrobe that quietly works harder than it gets credit for is the blazer. Slapped over a silk slip dress for night out. Buttoned up loosely over a white tee and jeans on casual Saturday. Dropped into on the way to a meeting that just required looking a little sharper than the rest of the week. The blazer has been getting us out of outfit emergencies for decades and it isn’t going to stop being helpful because it literally can’t. Instead, it’s going to keep getting better, which is why we’ve curated this edit of blazers worth actually investing in. That’s worth emphasizing because the blazer section is saturated with pieces that look good on a hanger and awful as soon as you slip into them. Blouses made of material that’s too stiff. Too boxy in all the wrong ways that just look cheap, not intentional. Bad fitting shoulder seams that are actually the worst. We’ve fallen for those traps enough to know what we need going forward, and we’ve filtered for you. Blazers for every occasion too because a blazer you wear to work is different than a blazer you wear as a wedding guest. We treated each as their own entity. Structured ones that can withstand the office and wool blends that look sharp without screaming ‘suit’. Breathable ones for summer festivities that still keep you looking put together. Oversized ones in neutral colors that were literally made to throw over all the things you already own. BB styles for when you want some serious shape and a serious statement. Speaking of shape, we considered proportions. Always a blazer’s best friend. Sleeve lengths, lapel size, how the jacket naturally falls when you walk. Little details like these are what make or break a blazer and whether or not you end up wearing it after June. We’ve been obsessive about each one. The blazer isn’t a trend piece masquerading as a wardrobe staple. It is the wardrobe staple. The one photographers gravitate towards when they’re styling a shoot and want it to look ‘complete’. We kind of love that. Some pieces are forever for a reason and this is one of them.