We can never resist the allure of a great blazer. From Margot Robbie’s updated Prince of Wales check to Jessie Buckley’s take on power dressing, here are the coolest ways to wear the blazer now …
A heritage blazer has the potential to look twee – not in the hands of Margot Robbie who teams a Prince of Wales check from Saint Laurent with a simple white scoop neck, jeans and point-toe heels.
On a more casual note, the same outfit principle works just as well with loafers and socks – a pairing we rely on often for March dressing. Note the addition of the V-neck knit with a white T-shirt layered underneath – it gives the outfit spring gravitas.
Academy Award-winning actress Jessie Buckley knows how to work the red carpet with aplomb but it’s her tomboy approach to tailoring that stands out from the pack. Wearing a strong-shouldered blazer with white shirting and pleat-front trousers, Buckley makes a convincing argument for tailoring that’s got a masculine edge but feels thoroughly modern.
Classic, with a twist: a double-breasted blazer with exaggerated lapels and long sleeves is grounded in the now by brown suede loafers and a bag that chimes tonally.
While enjoying this conversation between Darina Allen and past Ballymaloe pupil (who knew?) Alex Eagle of lifestyle brand Alex Eagle Studio – and making a mental note to visit Eagle’s concept cafe Corner Shop 180 in London – we’re coveting Eagle’s structured tailoring in this grey blazer. Styling tip: folding the lapel upwards, à la Trinny Woodall, will give your look a little something extra.
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