Women’s Blazers

Ah, the blazer. Every season seems to bring some form of the traditional men’s suiting essential, but this year, we’ve got so many bona fide women’s blazers. From shrunken to boyfriend to cropped, there’s a blazer for every size, shape, and style. If menswear’s your top pick, add accessories to soften the look, while most cropped women’s blazers are feminine enough on their own – with shortened cuffs, puffed sleeves, or other accents. Remember: the best blazer is the one that you’ll toss on without even thinking – and will elevate any outfit. That’s the definition of a wardrobe staple.

For more top picks, check out our guides to trenches, leather jackets, and celebrity scarves.

Boyfriend Blazers

Long and lean, these women’s blazers masquerading as a boyfriend style have a borrowed feel to them. A good rule of thumb: Look for slim-fitting arm holes and arms to roll or scrunch up. It keeps the fit feminine.

Silence & Noise Open Front Blazer $78 Meant to be worn open, the no-button jacket layers over tanks easily for an on-trend look.	Victoria’s Secret Boyfriend Blazer $78 A lightweight cotton/linen blend softens the traditional men’s silhouette.	Kenna T Boyfriend Blazer $238 As quintessential as the LBD, this basic black (but perfectly cut) boyfriend blazer is anything but plain.

Cropped Blazers

Swingy and short, the cropped blazer nips you in at the waist and offers an hourglass figure – whether it’s truly there, or just an illusion.

	Editor’s Pick
Lucca Couture Chain Detail Blazer $54 The cropped look gets a makeover with light chain detailing and a boxy cut.	Crispin & Basilio Draped Mini Trench $326 The mini trench brings outwear indoors with traditional touches like epaulets and a double-breasted cut.	Smythe Left Bank Wool Jacket $550 Prep-school chic details, like the chain-accented pockets, make this one upscale.

Shrunken Blazers

Close-cut and tailored, the shrunken blazer is straight from prep school and looks best when layered over lightweight, thinner (and longer) pieces that peak out at the cuffs and hemline.

Bargain Buy
Aqua Fitted Jacket $88 A stand-up notch collar and single button make this one perfect for day and evening.	J.Crew Flannel Schoolboy Blazer $215 Straight from the prep-school play yard, this smart flannel number works well at the office.	Elizabeth and James Ponte Blazer $375 Despite loving the oversized look, Mary Kate and Ashley go for close-cropped tailoring on the Ponte blazer.