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Why A Blazer Is The Ultimate Trans-Seasonal Staple

With a variety of cuts and colors to choose from, this season’s blazers offer endless versatility all year round

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
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Styled with a scarf or layered over lace, the blazer always looks chic

When it comes to wardrobe mileage, few garments can go the same distance as a blazer. Not just a companion to tailored pants, it is one of the most versatile items in our closets. From dawn till dusk, winter to spring, a blazer looks the part wherever you’re headed, whether it’s a wedding, a work meeting or a weekend brunch.

Indeed, this closet ally is the fail-safe sartorial option when it comes to dressing for a shift in seasons, with designers offering enduring styles in a variety of colors, textures and silhouettes – from double-breasted and boxy to sharp and form-fitting. Highlights from our NET SUSTAIN edit include Nour Hammour’s asymmetric brushed-suede blazer that has a true ’90s feel, and Maria McManus’s exquisite double-breasted style – the detachable satin scarf can either be worn draped across the front or along the back. For something extra special, look to Tove’s ‘Merl’ jacket. It’s tailored in a fitted shape with buttons that hit just above the waist and comes in a show-stopping shade of red. Wear it with the matching pants and heels to complete a look that’s sure to turn heads at your next event.

  • TOVE
    Merl woven jacket
    £448.00
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    34
    36 - low stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
  • TOTEME
    Woven jacket
    £441.00
    Select a Size
    32 - low stock
    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40
  • NOUR HAMMOUR
    Double-breasted paneled asymmetric brushed-suede blazer
    £666.00
    Select a Size
    34 - out of stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40
    42
    44 - out of stock
  • MARIA MCMANUS
    Scarf-detailed double-breasted wool-blend blazer
    £695.00
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    0 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
    6

Looking for something tonal and timeless? Khaite and The Row both offer classic yet contemporary blazers in black and tan that will work effortlessly with all your on-repeat staples; slip them on with wide-leg tailored pants to create a look that’s boardroom- and bar-worthy. The beauty of a blazer is that it looks good in almost all fabrics – but a leather blazer is particularly cool. Polo Ralph Lauren’s version has a vintage feel and looks great styled with a cream turtleneck and jeans.

  • KHAITE
    Sabel double-breasted satin-trimmed crepe blazer
    £1,314.00
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    0
    2 - low stock
    4 - out of stock
    6 - out of stock
    8 - out of stock
  • POLO RALPH LAUREN
    Glossed-leather blazer
    £717.00
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    0
    2
    4
    6 - low stock
    8
    10 - out of stock
    12 - out of stock
  • RÓHE
    Double-breasted wool and mohair-blend blazer
    £623.00
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    34 - out of stock
    36
    38
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
    44 - out of stock
  • THE ROW
    Valerina cashmere blazer
    £4,710.00
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    0 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock

If you’re drawn to elegant, retro silhouettes, you’ll love Altuzarra’s ‘Hoffman’ wool-twill blazer – the exaggerated shoulders and slightly nipped-in waist are exceptionally flattering. Pair it with pleated pants and square-toe flats for a modern take. Elsewhere, Stouls’ butter-yellow leather jacket looks chic styled with pretty much anything – channel Hailey Bieber by wearing yours buttoned up over a lace camisole and flared pants.

  • ALTUZARRA
    Hoffman wool-twill blazer
    £753.00
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    34 - low stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44
  • STOULS
    Giorgio leather jacket
    £1,386.00
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    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Double-breasted velour blazer
    £2,920.00
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    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
  • BALENCIAGA
    Hourglass houndstooth double-breasted wool blazer
    £2,650.00
    Select a Size
    36
    38

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