These Chic Outfits Have One Simple Item in Common (and It Starts at $35)

As I scrolled through some of my saved outfit inspiration imagery on Instagram, I noticed many of my favorite easy yet chic looks featured one simple item. Yep, I’m talking about the blazer. Now, clearly this is one staple that’s remained a classic for years and years. However, with the updated takes on the item over the last few seasons—including slouchier fits and in cropped cuts—the blazer has basically become a certified fashion-person favorite to bring that polished elegance to even the simplest of ensembles.
While there are a range of silhouettes out there to suit just about every stye, I thought I’d round up some of my favorite current blazers, starting at just $35. To showcase said blazers even further, I pulled out some of the coolest blazer outfit ideas I’ve seen with additional shopping inspo on how to master each look.
A slouchy blazer in a neutral hue brings modern sophistication to a white denim and tee vibe.
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Make a statement by tossing a vibrant blazer over a trendy tank.
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While a tube top and trousers is very "of the moment" on its own, the addition of an oversized blazer takes the look to the next level.
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This is one outfit formula that works for something cool and easy with the tan blazer, white tee, jeans, and sandals.
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Bike shorts are one of the It items of the season—team your favorite pair with a polished blazer and strappy sandals, and you're set.
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If you're wearing your favorite cutoffs and tee outfit and it's getting slightly chillier outside, toss on a sleek blazer for something unexpected.
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Elevate a printed midi dress even more with a crisp blazer layered on top.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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