https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:51:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2210444 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:02:12 +0000 Anonymous 2210444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reinforcing my favorites of DonnaF's suggestions, the white jeans and leather pants and such a good point that cotton or linen scarves would casual-ize blazers too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2210426 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:27:29 +0000 Staysfit 2210426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As another blazer wearer I agree with all the suggestions….this summer I have been outside a lot and have paired my blazers with a baseball cap, linen tank top, and Ecco Soft Seven sneakers…..which makes my look more casual but maybe keeps it more refined than if I used large sneaks. &nbsp;I admit that recently on a hot rainy day, I wore my waterproof Birkies with a linen blazer and cutoff Bermuda length Jean shorts….most of my appointments were remote….. &nbsp;:-) </p> <p>eta: &nbsp;I just noticed Jenava’s picture is taken with Birkies! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2210367 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:48:30 +0000 Anonymous 2210367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As has been suggested a graphic tee cinder a jacket or blazer or even a moto jacket. &nbsp;Sneakers as footwear.. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2209805 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:15:40 +0000 DonnaF 2209805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Katerina; I think of your look as more polished and refined than anyone else on YLF. Thus, I am thinking that some of the great suggestions will make you feel very very uncomfortable and not at all like yourself.</p> <p>Would you consider white jeans in warmer weather and leather pants in winter? How about cotton or linen scarves instead of silk? Sweaters including sweater tanks and turtlenecks underneath. And of course polo shirts per Angie.</p> <p>Just be you! We can’t have you going American on us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2209642 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:46:14 +0000 Jenni NZ 2209642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing I notice is in all the inspiration pics the blazers are unbuttoned. In your pics of yours they are buttoned. Do you button them for formal wear?<br /> I am also not a fan of jeans ( own one pair now, from 2017) and don’t tuck tops. I like ponte pants a lot which can also be casual as well as dressy. I wore a tweed jacket with some yesterday and with an untucked top and dark sneakers. Was happy with my look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2209577 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:51:11 +0000 Jenava 2209577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few off my Pintrest boards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2209575 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:20:40 +0000 Sloper 2209575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll add one more to <b>Jonesy's </b>great collection.</p> <p>This is from a retail site - the pants are linen, not denim.</p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit/page/2#post-2209543 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:37:49 +0000 Jonesy 2209543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent suggestions thus far! My two cents: I would play around with proportions (e.g., cropped and/or voluminous pants, longer tops underneath, skirts of varying lengths and shapes), prints (e.g., striped top underneath, graphic t-shirt, plaid or patterned pants), unusual color combos, scarves and other accessories, and interesting footwear (e.g., rugged boots or big sneakers like you've got).</p> <p>(I was all set to add a bunch of inspiration pics but for some reason I'm not able to...will try later :). </p> <p>ETA, pics added!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209542 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:37:42 +0000 Jenava 2209542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Katerina,<br />I don't know if this would be casual enough for you, but I plan to wear wool hip-length blazers with full midi skirts and flat boots this winter. I will likely style this with a fitted tee or turtleneck under.</p> <p>For warmer weather, I typically wear longer jackets with wide leg casual trousers or jeans and Birkenstocks or clogs.&nbsp; I happen to have just purchased 2 new blazers, so I'll include the longer one here. I was just trying this on over what I already had on but I rather liked how it looked. </p> <p>Adding, I also got a shorter wool jacket that I likely will wear with a full skirt rather than trousers, because I prefer that silhouette with a shorter jacket. You can see I'm wearing a casual button down blouse under it with jeans. This works too, but not as well, IMO.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209536 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:15:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, thanks for the Wiki link. I had a hard time articulating how what I was looking for was a special kind of Spangenschuh. </p> <p>Synne, that might be the key—“school girl” and then let their brains fill in thst the shoes have a strap (“Spangen”) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209504 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:05:00 +0000 The Cat 2209504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, perhaps the best word is "Spangenschuhe." For an explanation of Mary Janes shoes in German, see this Wikipedia article: <a href="https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_(Schuh)" rel="nofollow">https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_(Schuh)</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209489 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:17:03 +0000 Angie 2209489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore my suit yesterday, yesterday, <b>Katerina.</b> A burgundy and navy pinstripe. I styled it with a navy polo shirt (buttoned to the top), with tomato red loafers, bag and belt. See FINDS below for the exact items.</p> <p>I LOVED wearing my suit casually! And really want another suit. I find the combination sooo comfy, polished, pulled together, and very 2021. My suit fits on the fluid side of tailored. NOT tight. It makes all the comfortable difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209440 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:04:12 +0000 Synne 2209440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern: I believe "Mary Janes" are just "School girl shoes" in other languages. I get the same photos when I Google both phrases too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209437 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:50:17 +0000 Suz 2209437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, you have a gorgeous collection of blazers! It will be so fun to figure out ways to casualize them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tend to casualize mine with jeans (sorry!) -- but that is not my only go-to. For bottoms you can also try joggers, cotton chinos, linen pants, etc. -- as others have already mentioned. Even shorts! Another option is suit pants or other trousers worn casually. I have a black watch suit that I wear with cuffs rolled and sleeves scrunched to casualize it -- see below.&nbsp;</p> <p>As others have stated, graphic tees or casual button front shirts or tanks or turtlenecks are good bets.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your ideas for more casual bags are also good -- backpacks, hobos, crossbody bags are my go-tos.&nbsp;</p> <p>White sneakers or black ones with a white sole. Lug soled boots or other casual booties/ boots for cooler temps. Hi-top sneakers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of these looks are admittedly with jeans but there are also other options shown.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209430 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:14:41 +0000 Bijou 2209430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, I am working from home and wearing my blazers - mainly with jeans and blouses. Adding a belt and boots tends to make it more casual. Today I am wearing the following pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209427 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:49:12 +0000 rachylou 2209427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The hoodie is a winner - and so are clogs with a blazer! And I think everyone has covered all the ideas i had </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209421 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:46:27 +0000 Gigi 2209421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear the blazers with graphic tees or knitted tanks. For bottoms, I would wear jeans, especially ones with a raw hem.&nbsp;</p> <p>About finding jeans...many people on the forum who don't tuck do a semituck instead, which is very flattering. If you are wearing a T-shirt, you could also knot it at the waist, which is more forgiving than a tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209418 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:04:27 +0000 Irina 2209418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with others, a pair of white sneakers works so great with a suit or with a blazer. I also like the idea of adding colorful sneakers, like cobalt or red. Cropped pants with sneakers give a casual look.<br />I like to wear a thin merino or cashmere t-shirt, sometimes they look better than jersey t-shirts.&nbsp;<br />I’m not a fan of sports wear like real joggers but I love the style, my joggers are made of woven cloth.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209412 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:49:16 +0000 Jaime 2209412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions so far. I love blazers and always dress casually, but I do wear a lot of jeans. Also chinos. Joggers are a great idea also. Love seeing your blazer collection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209407 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:10:09 +0000 bj1111 2209407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With @kkards, Joggers! Even if you just swapped out your flats for a basic sneaker, it will immediately casualize the outfit. Add a thin hoodie and a hip purse and you’re set.</p> <p>Or just take you regular blazer outfit and swap the scarf for a chunky sweater tied around your neck.</p> <p>Or wear the blazer as a dress! Oops…got carried away. Yes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209403 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:33 +0000 Windchime 2209403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a wonderful blazer collection; they are integral to your style. I’m nodding my head along with the good suggestions you’re getting here, especially about wearing a more casual shirt or sneakers to dress down your blazer outfits. I think I would look for a different style of footwear than the black ones in your post, though. And, along with other Fabbers, I love your clogs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209402 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:54:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A question for those suggesting jeans: what other pants would work, casually? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209401 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:51:18 +0000 Anonymous 2209401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you would look great in white jeans but any deliberately casual pants would probably work just as well.</p> <p>For tops, any fine cotton t shirt with long sleeves, maybe stripes, bateau or maybe a v neck for a change?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209399 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:46:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Side question to the Cat: you mentioned Mary Janes. Do you know a German word for them? I was surprised in shoe stores that the phrase wasn’t recognized. When I googled and showed them the images that came up, they zipped past the ones I’d call Mary Janes, that have a little bit of sass that I can’t define, and went straight to the one picture that came up every time (I did this in a couple stores). It was a very flat shoe, like a ballerina. It did have that strap, but somehow the gestalt was more “don’t want my shoe to fall off” than the youthful, fun edge of a Mary Jane. When I searched for translations, that other meaning of Mary Jane, marajuana, was all I got. So if you know a German or other Germanic language word for them, please tell me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209389 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:03:06 +0000 Janet 2209389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like blazers even though I have no actual need for them in my casual life. I like the structure they bring to an outfit. I’ll be interested to see what you come up with. Lisa’s styling ideas are great and far outdo my usual approach of blazer + tee + jeans! I also like lightweight hoodies under blazers, and the Veronica Bear dickey style works well for me for that reason. But I think I have four blazers and definitely need to not buy more, despite my temptation when I see a really good one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209388 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:02:31 +0000 kkards 2209388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now I’m loving the idea of a blazer and a jogger style pant.&nbsp;<br />For warmer weather a knit top or tee, and sneakers. For cooler weather a sweater and a boot.<br />But i also like a simple cotton or linen pant with a blazer. Again I’d keep the layer under the blazer more casual, but also i think the pattern on the light pants, and the rolled hem on both help these examples read more casual&nbsp;</p> <p>For me personally, I’m not a fan of the all black sneaker, and this maybe because I’m in the US, but all black reads as a service industry shoe, which has its place, but isn’t the look i think you are aiming for.&nbsp;<br />The clogs, on the other hand, are TDF!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209382 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:28:51 +0000 Anonymous 2209382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've often worn blazers with jeans (dark boot cut or straight) for casual Fridays/weekends in cold weather. Always with dressier shoes. To me they dress up the jeans enough for my comfort level.<br /> I'd probably try them with dressy joggers or linen wide leg pants too.<br /> Personally I don't like wearing more than 1 casual piece per outfit, unless doing something active. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209381 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:28:40 +0000 The Cat 2209381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous collection of blazers, Katerina!</p> <p>I, too, like to wear blazers in many settings. I dress them down with either tees , tank tops or turtlenecks, depending on temperatures.</p> <p>If you don't like jeans, what about chinos or other cotton pants?</p> <p>In summer, I often wear my blazers with white jeans or long (midi or ankle-length) thin wrap-around skirts or long simple tank dresses or palazzo pants. Printed skirts/dresses/pants often look more fun and relaxed than solid ones. I wear these summer outfits with low sandals (e.g. Birks) or sneakers in light colors or loafers or low Mary Janes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209380 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:25:05 +0000 gryffin 2209380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazer girl checking in. Jeans are a given. Skinnies for long or oversized boyfriend blazers. Bootcuts for cropped jackets. Jeans are blue, black, gray or white. Funky embellished belts. Nili Lotsn French military pants. Tanks, sleeveless sweaters (JCrew Jackie) mostly. I have a lot of VB jackets so I swap out dickies but a light hoodie is great. I also posted on the L’agence Jamie cardigans which are spectacular for layering. For shoes booties and more booties. EF splash. Blondo and PG Chelsea. Even hiking boots are great to dress it down. Ariat extreme works well. I wear a blazer with everything. I’m sure I’ll find a way to wear them to bed!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-down-a-business-blazer-or-a-suit#post-2209377 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:17:07 +0000 cat2 2209377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you normally have a sporty style? If so, sneaks might work. But if you don’t have a sporty style you may find other casual shoes a more natural fit. Angie flagged some fun loafers in her NAS post. If jeans are a stretch, maybe linen pants would work? A couple of pairs in neutral colors would tie in with your jacket. </p>