A Great Blazer is the Go-To Item of all the Best-Dressed Women in Paris
The most stylish French women are in a long-term love affair with the tailored jacket. Here’s why...
The words timeless staple and blazer have long gone hand in hand, but at Paris Fashion Week the carousel of editors, buyers and VIPs proved time and again that the formal jacket is truly a key component of every high-fashion closet.
Invest in a great blazer and it really will make an outfit out of pretty much anything. Leather trousers and over-the-knee boots, colour co-ordinating skirts, culottes, silk dresses, jeans... the options are near endless. And Autumn/Winter is the season the blazer really comes into its own.
Take wool blazers, which boast both warmth and a sharp structure. Black blazers, which you’ll find in every great capsule wardrobe. Leather and suede blazers for a more modern touch and warmer trans-seasonal option, plus velvet and form-fitting, sculpted styles for something more more statement-making.
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The runways currently bursting with inspiration—Dior’s deep V-neck (a go-to if you boast a larger bust), Loewe’s wide-lapel cream and Balmain’s black leather.
Scroll on for our curation of the best blazers to shop now, including plus-size options, designer buys and styles you’ll still be wearing in 10 years’ time.
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Black Blazers
The slightly tapered waist, revere collar and single-breasted design of this black blazer make it a classic design that will never date.
This black collarless blazer has been a long-time bestseller for Aligne, with an adjustable back strap that accentuates the shape.
Black blazers are one piece that deserves the timeless moniker; invest in a good one and it really will last you a lifetime. This double-breasted style has all the hallmarks of an evening tuxedo, with a form-flattering shape we love.
Spanning sizes UK 4-24, this H&M blazer is a a versatile option
Mod-inspired double-breasted blazers are the variation to invest in this season.
Leather and Suede Blazers
For fuller, almost coat-like coverage, reach for this Cos double-breasted lamb leather blazer.
The brighter tone of this suede blazer sets it apart from classic black or brown styles. It also pairs beautifully with blue denim.
If you prefer a sleeker, more tailored leather blazer, this Toteme style should be on your radar. It’s an investment, but will age better than Paul Rudd.
If there’s one blazer style to invest in this season, it’s brown suede. This Massimo Dutti version is exceptional.
Great suede can be expensive, which is why this Zara style, coming in under £200, is a steal.
Wool Blazers
For mornings when you are at a loss with what to wear, style this jacket with a thin knit and jeans. Add chunky flat boots on the weekend for a low-effort outfit option.
Yes, With Nothing Underneath is best-known for shirts, but this wool blazer demonstrates the same expert level of attention. To make it extra comfortable, a little elastane has been woven into the fabric.
This collarless style with gold buttons is an easy way to add interest to office looks.
Brown Blazers
Few blazers feel more autumnal than this H&M style. Pair with the matching trousers or with leggings and knee-high boots.
Louis Vuitton, Time and Zimmermann all made a case for structured shoulder pads on the Autumn/Winter runways. This tapered-waist, wide-shouldered style adds extra dimension.
Asos has a great range of plus-size blazers. The tied-waist here makes it more than just a typical jacket.
Take inspiration from the catwalk and pair this long-line waist blazer with the matching trousers.
Velvet Blazers
Not every autumnal blazer needs to feel dark and wintery. This velvet ME+EM blazer is a case in point.
Rich red velvet is perfect for party season and beyond. Jeans or black trousers will add a layer of versatility.
VB knows good tailoring so if you’re looking to invest in a velvet blazer for party season, make this your starting point.
Add texture and colour to wintery mornings with this shade of mustard.
A draped velvet blazer works particularly well over shorter hemlines as a party piece.
If black is your shade, add a layer of intrigue with this rich velvet blazer.
Sculpted Blazers
The flattering, nipped-in waist on this piece will instantly elevate jeans and flats.
A classic grey pinstripe blazer is a go-to for good reason: it works with a whole range of items already in your wardrobe, jeans, skirts and dresses, included. Marie Claire Master Lisa Marinelli swears by this jacket and owns it in multiple colours.
Few designers make tailoring like McQueen. That's all.
The dropped shoulder and loose sleeves are excellent at balancing out a fitted pencil skirt or stirupped leggings.
Few blazers can do what this Wardrobe NYC blazer can. The shoulder pads, the nipped in waist, the fabric... the case rests.
Make this sweetheart-neckline jacket your failsafe for festive dinner parties. When you spend most of your time seated, an elegant neckline is all you need.
