Recently, it’s been almost impossible to pop for a coffee or have a quick scroll without seeing at least one effortlessly stylish OOTD featuring oversized blazers. The blazer – once seen as a slightly stuffy workwear option to be cinched, fitted and buttoned-up has had the biggest glow-up and returned as roomier, more relaxed and in oversize silhouettes that suit our need for slouchy, more casual fits.
We are not complaining. Our oversized blazers have fast become the most hard-working pieces in our wardrobes, easily thrown on over anything from floaty summer dresses to jeans and a jumper in the colder months. Essentially, oversized blazers are a year-round outfit staple, and will undoubtedly become the most versatile piece in your wardrobe.
So, we scoured the best designer labels on NET-A-PORTER and browsed the best of the high street (fun fact: ASOS currently have 2,226 options for ‘oversized blazer’ online rn) to find the ultimate oversized blazers that will make any outfit infinitely more stylish. (It’s not a coincidence Barbie wore jeans, Birkies and an oversized blazer for her first appointment in the real world…)
Right now, Frankie Shop’s Gelso style is an influencer fave, as is anything from Anine Bing. The Quin linen blazer, in a chic oatmilk shade, will work perfectly for summer and take you through to autumn too, because we’re all about repeat-wears.
Leather blazers are a perma-trend that you’ll never tire of – we love Reformation’s Veda Dalia Relaxed Leather Blazer and Norma Kamali has an oversized Vegan Leather Blazer, too.
If you’re looking to build a capsule wardrobe, a black blazer would be a sensible starting point (although remember that your basics don’t ever have to be boring…) Reiss’ black blazer comes in a chic single breasted cut while Karen Millen have gone double breasted with their classic style.
Don’t forget oversized blazers in a pop of colour, that make brilliant outerwear if you’re looking for ideas for wedding guest outfits (or need a cover up for your bridesmaids dresses.) ASOS have an electric blue oversized blazer in sizes 16-30 that would add more than a pop of colour to the proceedings while Good American’s white boyfriend cut blazer would suit any colour scheme.
Whichever cut or colour you choose, you’ll be wearing an oversized blazer for years to come, guaranteed.
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