5 Ways To Wear A Blazer That Feel Cool And Current
By Sarah Macken
How to style a blazer for AW26? Read on …
Go oversized but customised
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An oversized blazer has moved beyond a trend piece to become a modern classic. (Our advice: choose your strength of shoulder according to the size of your frame to avoid looking swamped.) Ensure you step out of the trend cycle by upgrading your blazer with a customisable touch. A splash of embroidery, a vintage pocket square or a corsage will add extra zhuzh.
Pop the collar
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The simplest way to overhaul a blazer you wear on repeat? Tweak the collar. It’s a styling trick Trinny Woodall often leans into that always looks effortlessly chic, especially when paired with one of those Celine medallion belts.
Add a quirky belt
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A waist-cinching belt in a skinny shape will lend your blazer a new look. Try a mannish leather belt in classic brown. If you’re looking for something more current, simply knot a paisley scarf in a tonal colour around your waist.
Stick a pin in it
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A brooch needn’t signify a vintage look. In fact, the high street is serving up some worthwhile options. For styling inspiration see Paris-based fashion editor Lolita Jacobs (and her collaboration with Arket) who layers shirts, turtlenecks and denim jackets under tailoring, then adds a sculptural brooch on top as a final flourish. “I find it quite sexy that you can somehow un-layer throughout the day,” she says.
Layer a bold knit
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Sling a knit over your shoulders in a striking accent colour (preferably in a zinging shade of tomato red or, if it suits, trending royal purple) for a carefree look. It’s good to have a blazer with a slightly shorter arm length in your artillery as it’s the perfect way to showcase a striking cuff.
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