Every so often I find myself recreating a look over and over again. Lately, this has been in heavy rotation. Starting with great jeans, a spring perfect camisole and a blazer. It’s the perfect way to dress up jeans for an effortless everyday look that can easily go from day to night.
Spring is one of the best times of year to style all the blazers in your closet. Pair them over jeans or dresses as your third piece, and they even pair nicely with shorts. There are a few key blazer styles for spring to consider if you’re shopping for one.
The Best Blazers For Spring
I always feel like a great blazer can instantly elevate an outfit. You’ve seen me do this here to complete a great sweater and leather leggings, and here over a classic LBD. Here’s the thing, adding a third piece to your outfit instantly completes your look.
The blazer is my go-to way to effortlessly elevate just about anything. Just like adding a denim jacket is my favorite way to complete a casual look. And for spring, there are so many lightweight blazers you can style over your new spring pieces to create great looks.
When looking for spring blazers that don’t feel like you’re just wearing your 9-5 suit blazer on the weekend, choose the boyfriend style. A boyfriend style is usually a bit longer and ever so slightly oversized. It’s got a little less tailoring but still isn’t sloppy. Keep an eye out for fun detailing like great buttons, a pattern or even a more trendy fabric like silk or sateen (like this one). You can also totally repurpose these more stylish blazers at your 9-5 so you can get more out of your closet. Just pair with sleek pants or a dress to get more use out of them.
The other thing I look for in a spring blazer is obviously fabric and color. Leave the boring black blazers in your closet or for the office. Instead, embrace spring and summer fabrics like linen, cotton, eyelet and seersucker. And choose colors that complement your spring wardrobe. Right now I’m in a total lilac mood and really anything light and pastel. And you can’t go wrong with a classic white blazer. It’ll go with so much of your wardrobe and be a really easy and quick addition to any outfit.
Linen Blazers
Linen blazers are a great option for spring and summer as they are a breathable fabric. I like to do a tailored linen blazer or something more oversized. Below are some of my favorite linen blazers to shop right now.
Oversized Spring Blazers
I really love the look of an oversized blazer for spring. They’re great for throwing over dresses, or more slim leg jeans and bottoms. I really love a great oversized linen blazer for spring paired with jean shorts. But any fabric really works for spring when styled right.
Suede Blazers
For that transition from winter to spring before the temperatures rise, a suede or leather blazer is a great option this time of year. I love pairing a suede blazer with jean shorts and loafers or flats for a very effortless and cool spring look. This is a great way to get a little more use out of your suede pieces from fall and winter.
Spring Blazer Outfit Ideas
A few more outfit ideas to get you inspired when it comes to wearing all those blazers in spring. They are truly the most versatile third piece and a great alternative to your coveted denim jacket. It makes any outfit feel a little more elevated and polished.
Don’t overlook an easy third piece for your spring looks with a great blazer. They add structure and shape to outfits, even when oversized, they add interest! Style with shorts, skirts, dresses and all your go-to bottoms.
