4 Outfit Ideas with a Blazer

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The autumn/winter 2023-2024 trend has sounded the alarm. 

The blazer, although it has unanimous support in the fashion sphere, will be even more trendy this year. With the advent of workwear, geometric cuts, and oversized styles, this timeless piece of women’s wardrobe is positioning itself as the favorite garment of designers and influencers this fall 2023.  

But with the variations suggested by fashion creators and haute couture houses, it is not always easy to know how to wear the blazer. 

Follow the guide. In this article, we present to you 4 looks with a blazer. Simple yet evocative aesthetics with the tailored jacket as the centerpiece. 

Focus on the blazer, the promising piece for the season

The blazer is surely a piece that you all already have in your wardrobe. 

An iconic piece of fashion, the blazer embodies both timeless chic and modern versatility. Moreover, it is a jacket that is easily recognizable. Structure, buttons at the front, shoulder pads… This versatile jacket can be worn day or night, embodying the essence of feminine elegance, making it an essential item in the women’s wardrobe. 

But this year in particular, it is in vogue. The autumn/winter 2023-2024 fashion week has confirmed this. On the runways, we saw the blazer in a new light. In an oversized check version by Vivienne Westwood, ultra-long by Balenciaga, or with extravagant shoulder pads by Saint Laurent, the blazer has had a makeover.

And this renewal comes at the right time. The start of the school year is the highlight of the year to whip out your most beautiful blazer. Whether returning to the office and embodying officewear style or simply to style an outfit that is a bit too basic, the women’s blazer will be your ally.

Looks with a blazer: how to wear the key piece of autumn 2023? 

Let’s get to the heart of the matter. How to properly wear the blazer? How to make the blazer your own in a daily look? Discover 4 simple look ideas that will (hopefully) give you a dose of inspiration to wear your next autumn jacket: the blazer.

In an oversized version

Last winter, the oversized puffer jacket was in fashion. For the 2023 back-to-school season, the autumn jacket that follows the trend is the blazer. 

In an XXL version, the blazer is intentionally wide. We abandon fitted lines for an extravagant cut that perfectly embodies the effortless style. 

With the oversized blazer, we flirt with nonchalance while maintaining a certain elegance. Of course, we are maximally comfortable in this type of jacket, which allows us to wear it for numerous occasions. 

And in terms of style, the XXL blazer gives us a beautiful palette of stylistic combinations. We can break the volume codes by opting for a well-fitted crop top, straight jeans, and a pair of sneakers. Conversely, we can play the volume card with flared jeans, palazzo pants, or even a flowy skirt and create layers.

Look with a blazer: opt for the leather model

When we combine leather and the blazer, we witness an eclectic combination!

Borrowing from the nineties codes, the blazer has managed to make a comeback on the fashion scene but in a more modern way. Characterized as a strong piece, it breathes boldness and self-assertion. 

In line with the Y2K trend, the leather blazer is worn as a good basic that we love. With denim or leather pants, it shines. With a dress, a skirt, or even bermuda shorts, it adapts as well. In short, you can wear it with almost anything. This makes it a versatile piece. 

And in terms of appearance, designers have given it a fresh shine. Oversized (event), long and echoing the Matrix style, short, shiny black or worn brown vintage effect, the cuts and styles are numerous.

With shoulder pads to play on the sculpting effect

I mentioned this in an article about the trends spotted at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Extravagant cuts, deconstructed tailoring, and sculpted silhouettes will be highlighted this season. Expect to see asymmetry, unexpected layering, and couture details on clothing.

And the blazer with shoulder pads is a very good example. In this version, it is most often wide and of great volume. But what characterizes this minimalism are the deliberately exaggerated shoulder pads that give a certain elegance to the jacket and mark the feminine silhouette with a paradoxical masculinity. So we play with genders and echo a very trendy fashion. 

To wear this type of jacket daily, aim for simple and rather basic pieces. The jacket is self-sufficient, so there is no need to add layers or excess. Denim and a well-cut white tee will pair very well with the shoulder pad blazer. But to recall the elegance of the jacket, consider wearing a pair of loafers or flat-strap pumps if the weather allows.

In a casual style with a striped blazer

Last idea for a look with a blazer: the casual style with a fine striped blazer. 

This version of the blazer is surely one of the most classic and particularly resonates with officewear style. This blazer is recognized by its stripes, of course, but also by its more classic and fitted cut. 

It is a piece that can support slightly more formal occasions such as a job interview or even a ceremony. However, it is easy to break the codes of classicism by combining this jacket with streetwear pieces. Denim, cargo pants, sneakers… In short, anything that can add a bit more roundness to the whole.

But with tailored pants, this jacket will also pair very well.

Blazer trends: selection of pieces to shop on Modalova

Ultimately, the women’s blazer is a surprising piece that, depending on styles and adaptations, can clearly elevate an outfit. Do not underestimate its formal appearance. When well paired, it can surprise you.
💡 And to perfect your back-to-school look, discover the other trends of the season.