Stuck on What to Wear? Stylish Women Keep Returning to This Blazer‑and‑Jeans Formula — and It’s a Catwalk Favourite Too
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Due to the fluctuating temperature, spring dressing always calls for careful balance. Trying to navigate in-between seasons, frequently means we revert back to the hero pieces in our capsule wardrobe. And while there are countless styling formulas to try, there's a reason fashionable woman everywhere continues to rely on blazers and denim as their go-to.
Timeless and modern, a blazer instantly elevates any pair of jeans while maintaining the comfort we expect from our favourite denim. Indeed, the formula is so classic and easy to recreate that it was seen in many iterations on Spring/Summer 2026 runway shows.
At Valentino, girly long-line blazers were paired with flares, meanwhile, at Givenchy, the look was elevated through texture and styling, paring a leather blazer with dark-wash denim and layered jumbo jewel necklaces. At Celine impeccable tailoring styled with disc belts and crisp shirting upgraded an unassuming pair of peg leg jeans.
Coach, Khaite, and Celine - Spring/Summer 2026
Elsewhere, stylish women everywhere have been styling their own versions of the blazer and jeans formula, with its most notable contender being Margot Robbie. The actress was seen in New York styling a boxy checkered blazer with a light-wash pair of straight-leg jeans.
On the street, bright red accessories, a silk scarf and a modern take on nautical show just how effortless this formula can be with some simple styling tricks to add interest and personality.
What are the best jeans to pair with a blazer?
Regardless of the occasion, there are many ways to incorporate this hardworking duo into your wardrobe. Whether you're an avid baggy jean wearer or simply prefer a more narrow straight-leg silhouette, as seen above, the key lies in harmonising the look by incorporating contrasting proportions.
For a workwear-friendly look, take a cue from Margot Robbie and style a boxy blazer alongside a slimmer denim silhouette. To give the look some extra polish, reach for a slightly darker wash. Alternatively, for a new-season interpretation, mix a cropped blazer with a loose pair of wide-leg jeans, and you're all set.
Ready to recreate these looks? Below, find our editor-approved styles.
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Reinventing a traditional blazer, this silhouette is so good I can't believe it's under £100.
You can never go wrong with dark wash jeans to polish up any pair of jeans.
Consider this blazer your next capsule wardrobe hero.
Few jeans come as comfortable *and* flattering as DL1961's styles.
A linen blazer lends itself to almost any occasion during the warmer months.
Standing at 5'4, an expert tip I always recommend for petite women looking to invest in wide-leg jeans is to opt for a silhouette with a turn-up at the hemline, as it almost always guarantees the perfect fit.
Coming in two different colourways, this cropped collarless blazer from Boden is at the top of my wish list.
For a similar style to Elsa Hosk's wide-leg jeans, take to these from Massimo Dutti.
Looking for some extra oomph? This Topshop blazer features padded shoulders and an hourglass silhouette, offering a different look to your classic everyday blazer.
Perfectly complementing the rich olive hue of the blazer above, these light-wash jeans are a timeless investment piece.
A suede blazer offers extra style points given its classic texture.
Pair with the aforementioned suede blazer during spring or with a longline coat during winter; this seasonless pair of jeans is a key wardrobe piece.
