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I’ve tried using a blazer as an added layer, but I have such a hard time making it look casual. I’ve seen images all over the place on blogs and websites, but I can never seem to get it to look right when I do it.

Is it more to do with the proper accessories, or is it just finding the right blazer?

I have a basic black blazer, but no matter what I pair it with – jeans, skater skirts, I’ve even tried leggings – it always looks like I’m walking to an interview. So how do I style a blazer in a casual outfit?

Thanks,

Joanne

Our Response

Dear Joanne,

To answer your first question, getting the casual blazer look right has more to do with how you style it than the actual blazer itself. Almost any blazer can be made casual with the right outfit and accessories; therefore, it’s not so much about the blazer as it is how you wear it.

As for your second question, there are many ways to style a blazer for casual, everyday wear. All of my favorite pairings involve thinking of a blazer not as the main focus of an outfit, but rather as a chic accessory to the rest of your look.

Keep scrolling to see the looks that I have put together for you. (Note that I have used the same simple black blazer for all of the looks to show its versatility.)

Related reading: What to Wear with a Blazer: 10+ Outfit Ideas for Women

Outfit #1

Products: Blazer – H&M, Tote – Madewell, T-Shirt – RVCA, Earrings – Nordstrom, Necklace – Century 21, Bracelet – Nordstrom, Jeans – Hollister, Sneakers – Revolve