Blazers have been around for quite a while and they always seem to morph and conform to whatever fashion trends are engulfing the time period. Though it started as a menswear piece, women quickly followed the male trend and worked blazers into everyday casual wear.  Coco Chanel did much to popularize the look, giving women sleek and chic blazer options in the 1920’s.  Fast forward to today and blazers are being seen on the red carpet, in runways shows and on the streets, worn by the hottest Hollywood starlets.

Sarah Jessica Parker took the blazers to new heights when she paired a stunning Oscar de la Renta floor length gown with a men’s style blazer.  Her minimal accessories and slicked back hair made it a very red carpet appropriate look.  If you want to mimic her formal blazer style, try pairing a simple black blazer with a chic flowy maxi dress. It’s the perfect way to add an interesting and fun element to a fancy outfit.

If you’re really feeling bold you could try the blazer as a dress style. Rihanna recently flaunted her fantastic shape in a Stella McCartney print shawl collar blazer. With its deep plunging neckline and high hem, Rihanna didn’t leave much to the imagination in this show stopping outfit.  For a more modest take on this style, try pairing a long boyfriend blazer with leggings. This will still give you that sexy look without showing to much skin.


Try The Trend Tips

The blazer is a fashion item every women needs in her closet, and here are a few tips to help you avoid a blazer fashion blunder.

Know your size, a blazer is a great way to flatter the waistline on a women’s figure. But a too tight blazer can do the exact opposite. Make sure your blazer buttons comfortable and always do the “sit down test” to make sure there is no awkward puckering in the fabric.

Your blazer is not just for formal wear. Try pairing it with cuffed, relaxed fit jeans and cute sneakers. This will keep your look casual yet still perfectly polished.