https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:15:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153979 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:11:35 +0000 Gigi 1153979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I'm one of those people who always associate blazers with conservative dressing. So I was glad to see this post because I wanted to see if I would still hold that association if the blazers were not the typical fare and were styled in a nonconservative way. I am happy to report that I don't think there's anything staid or conservative about the blazers you have here. I especially like #2. So I am going to keep my eye open for blazers now...I don't have many toppers, and some blazers would fit the bill. :^) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153967 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:46:10 +0000 rae 1153967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricky since it now IS my businesswear, but I love my blazers with skinny jeans, bf jeans, booties, tube skirts. Pretty much anything that is distinctly not a dress pant or woven pencil skirt. Very very similar to how you rock yours.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153933 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:57:07 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1153933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course I am really enjoying reading this thread. I don't find any of the looks you posted, Mo, as staid, but I do think they are more classic than some of your other looks. I think that's what a blazer does, even if it has an interesting, non corporate fabric or texture. </p> <p>Part of my struggle, I think, is social norms - people here are super casual so blazers read as very dressy, or corporate, no matter what else you wear with them. And, I think, a blazer with jeans and a nice pair of shoes is somehow more dressy than a knit dress, because it's more composed, you know what I mean? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153924 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:42:46 +0000 Karie 1153924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your blazer outfits are very fashion forward. I love wearing blazers and often wear them with jeans. I usually scrunch or roll the sleeves, especially if the lining is patterned.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153917 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:35:00 +0000 deb 1153917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my blazers with everything. Like I would wear a sweater. I think you wear them well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153810 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:29:23 +0000 Greyscale 1153810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you have anything to worry about - those blazers all look so you. Relaxed and chic. The white one is so great! None of them look businesslike in these outfits - you could style them in businesslike ways if you had a need for that look, but they're also perfect with jeans.</p> <p>I only wear blazers with jeans because else I feel too dressed up for my setting. For some reason I haven't been wearing mine so much recently but I want to go back to that look.&nbsp;I think there are trends at play here - boyfriend blazers were everywhere five(?) years ago and aren't quite as ubiquitous now, but that doesn't mean anything about how stylish they look, just that you won't see as many. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153794 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:11:37 +0000 E 1153794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear mine in more of a country tweeds or schoolboy kind of way I think. But none are what you'd like 'suiting' blazers: they're corduroy or velvet or tweedy wool. And I'm trying to get in the habit of wearing them more indoors! I tend to treat them as outerwear, perhaps because I live in a hot climate where a lot of times a blazer is more than warm enough even in the winter. </p> <p>And no, you don't look staid or business-y! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153774 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:57:25 +0000 Jjsloane 1153774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear them daily for work so rarely other than that. I do think they work for my preppy style and I love the look of blazers with jeans but that's basically my Friday work uniform. I honestly think I would wear them casually if I did not all week.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153689 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:17:30 +0000 circleskirt 1153689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love blazers and own a bunch! &nbsp;Although I work in corporate america and wear blazers formally during the week, I also often wear them&nbsp;on weekends and casual Fridays with smart jeans, colorful tops, statement necklaces and colorful belts (although not all of those items&nbsp;at the same time :)) . &nbsp;I find that the blazers add a bit of crispness&nbsp;to my casual clothes and also keep me warm when I don't want to wear a coat or jacket. Blazers work really well for me when I do the&nbsp;"column of color" with my causal clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153672 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:00:32 +0000 April 1153672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my jackets casually by rolling and/or scrunching the sleeves and combining with jeans and footwear that sets the mood (tough booties, ballet flats when the weather is right, fashion sneakers). &nbsp;</p> <p>Since your pictured jackets aren't overly long, you could also combine with casual dresses and flat boots/booties. &nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: And I don't do this because I don't really do shorts anymore, but shorts! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153671 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:59:54 +0000 Lisa 1153671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a big fan of blazers and often sport them.&nbsp; I think a blazer paired with jeans automatically dresses down a blazer.&nbsp;&nbsp; I find knit blazers always look casual.&nbsp; Twill also seems to work well for a casual blazer.&nbsp; My favorite casual blazer look this season has been to pair them with a hoodie and I usually use my tweed blazer as the blazer of choice.&nbsp; I also think adding a scarf that's not silk helps to casualize a blazer.&nbsp; I find it's easy to make a look casual with blazers that are not suit material and to add at least one casual element (jeans, scarf, chunky jewelry, etc).&nbsp; Your blazer looks here look fine to me and I think blazers are a refreshing change from other topper styles.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153666 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:51:52 +0000 gryffin 1153666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - I'm a huge blazer girl - it's the topper of choice!!&nbsp; Preferred mode is boyfriend blazer although I totally love my Gibson riding jacket and JCrew Tux&nbsp;(Yup&nbsp;all black)&nbsp;- I wear them with jeans for most most part, booties for slouchy skinnies and black cowboy boots with boot cuts, black tank and embellished belt.&nbsp; To me that's polished casual and it never bothers me if I'm the only one in a blazer.&nbsp; I think there are certain "suit" jackets - you know that can look a bit formal and stiff juxtaposed with more casual elements.&nbsp; I find they do better with slightly dressier pants.&nbsp; I liked all your outfits but of course my favorite is #1 (hey it's black!!) so that the pretty cobalt sparkles against your skin and hair.&nbsp; The faux tuck with belt just tres fab!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153665 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:47:57 +0000 Angie 1153665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The answer is&nbsp;simple, Mo: The Power of The Classics.&nbsp;</p> <p>Modern Classic pieces can be <b>molded into any style. </b>They are like fashion-play-dough.&nbsp;That's why they are versatile and appeal to both conservative and very fashion forward dressers - and everyone in-between. You've molded the blazer&nbsp;into your style YOUR way. That's what it's all about.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153662 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:39:47 +0000 Suz 1153662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah...it might have to do with my growing up time and place...we wore a lot of vintage thrift store jackets when I was a teen/ young adult (sort of during the punk/ new wave phase) . But they were always just...jackets, you know? Toppers. Fun pieces -- often quirky statements.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153661 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:39:24 +0000 Diana 1153661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if they're a crazy print or really bright color, I just wear them with whatever.&nbsp; Nobody is mistaking my Bellatrix jacket for a corporate suit jacket.</p> <p>For the more conservative looking ones (like the jacket from my actual suit) I tend to pair them with things that are either funkier or more casual.&nbsp; So, like faded BF jeans, or crazy pants, or my bubble skirt on the bottom, plus untucked tops and funky shoes .&nbsp; I tend not to like pairing my black blazer with plain black pants, pencil skirts,buttondowns, etc, unless I am actually going for a corporate, serious look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153660 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:38:34 +0000 abc 1153660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz took the words out of my mouth. </p> <p>I dress based on occasion and many other factors. My blazers take me from corporate-land to casual weekends. I agree with the others. It's all in how you style them and your attitude ... IMHO, for you, Mo, neither of which are boring or staid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153654 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:27:03 +0000 Mo 1153654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, that's funny - I had always seen them as business wear and in fact never owned one until I was 35 years old. &nbsp;Even then, it was an off white, shrunken corduroy number with jeweled button. &nbsp;Far from a typical blazer. &nbsp;Perhaps this is the dividing line between modern classic dressers and not. &nbsp;What seems like normal everyday stuff to you seems very much corporate or business like to me, and perhaps others who don't lean towards&nbsp;classic. &nbsp;It's hard to see, but some of&nbsp;the blazers here are snakeskin textured, soft almost velvet corduroy and a very drapey BF fit. &nbsp;Only the zig zag grey one is a 'normal' blazer, and it's ruched 3/4 sleeve so even it is not what I'd deem usual office wear. &nbsp;Emily, interestingly enough, it is the one blazer that is part of a full suit, with my matching Columnist pants. &nbsp;<b></b>So maybe that's why it sticks out from the others. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153649 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:13:07 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1153649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your blazer looks! &nbsp; It took me awhile to put my finger on it - but the blazers I own/like/wear, are fitted, but with some stretch and some softness. Something I can pull on over casual clothes, and either be a little dressier, or still reasonably casual, depending on accessories. &nbsp; &nbsp;Any blazer&nbsp;or jacket&nbsp;that is stiff or heavy, is long gone out of my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153648 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:12:59 +0000 Emily 1153648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a big blazer wearer, but I like how easily they put "smart" in smart casual. &nbsp;I have a poison eye for multi button/higher stanced&nbsp;blazers and hence am not crazy about #4, but I love the rest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153646 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:11:08 +0000 Suz 1153646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly as you're wearing them, is my answer!</p> <p>I don't even see the risk, to be honest.&nbsp;</p> <p>To me, a jacket does <b>NOT</b>&nbsp;and never could&nbsp;read as staid, corporate, business-like, unless it is very deliberately&nbsp;paired with other items intended to give that effect, and/or it is an incredibly dated style and cut.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Even the most outwardly classic jacket seems "easy" to me -- with a pair of jeans or fun printed pants or what have you.&nbsp;</p> <p>But it seems people's associations differ. I know I've sometimes been seriously surprised at comments on WIWs here (mine and others) to the effect that an outfit seems "corporate" simply because it includes a pencil skirt and/or a blazer. That's just not how I see those items, any more than I see jeans as "only appropriate for the barn." &nbsp;It's all in the mix, and for me, nothing makes an easier statement than a great pair of shoes or a jacket. That's one reason that hot weather dressing is so difficult!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153641 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:01:41 +0000 Anonymous 1153641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wearing blazers for a casual look. They would look really cute with a tank and skinny jeans. As far as tops are concerned, a cute striped tank or polka dot would look cute with the blazer. Really any graphics shirt will go good under a solid blazer. Go with a striped blazer if you have a solid top. You don't know how the&nbsp;blazers at The Limited run. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153639 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:56:19 +0000 ramya 1153639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm lately I have trouble with blazers. Don't reach to them often enough. I feel they are not warm. Else I pair them with casual bottom as that's all I wear:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153638 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:55:41 +0000 MuseumGal 1153638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just throw them on and scrunch the sleeves.&nbsp; It's casual if I say it's casual kind of thing.&nbsp; I actually quite like them juxtaposed with biker boots or ripped jeans or something sort of scruffy, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153629 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:44:50 +0000 Caro in Oz 1153629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not staid at all. Keep. I love the structure a blazer adds to a casual outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153628 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:41:53 +0000 Kristin SF 1153628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will be watching with interest. I have the same issue. I always feel too dressed up when I put on a blazer, and yet I own so many. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers---how-do-you-wear-them-not-as-business-wear#post-1153621 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:26:56 +0000 Mo 1153621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was genuinely curious about my owning of blazers after reading Laura's post this morning. &nbsp;I am definitely not a classic nor conservative dresser, and yet, I own several blazers. &nbsp;<br />In my defense, I don't think these come across as staid. &nbsp;But maybe I'm kidding myself? <i></i>&nbsp;Here are a few outfits. (I have since purged the last one in pic 6)&nbsp;What do you think?<i> &nbsp;</i>Would I be better served with the motos I have, or do they add a flair of their own I should keep in my repertoire?<br />How do you wear blazers in a casual way? &nbsp;Or do you? &nbsp; </p>