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23 Nice, Non-Stuffy Blazers That Feel Almost Infinitely Wearable Outside The Office

Photo / Mara Sommer for Viva Magazine – Volume Three
Photo / Mara Sommer for Viva Magazine – Volume Three

There’s something eternally reliable about a good blazer, and no matter what situation you find yourself in, the quick addition of one is like a cheat code to look pulled together in no time.

The reliable wardrobe staple is reinvented time and again, from relaxed silhouettes to more rigorous tailoring — but whatever floats your boat, rest assured there’s a range of great blazers on offer right now that easily segue from formal situations to more casual settings with ease.

The fashionable thing right now might be an oversized blazer, but we can also appreciate it’s not for everyone. For those that prefer their jackets tidy and close to the body, several brands have focused on blazers with neat shoulders and slightly shorter at the hem to give an effect of efficiency — something that works particularly well in a professional environment.

And if you’re after an easy outfit formula, you can’t look past the winning trifecta of a blazer, T-shirt and jeans. The timeless uniform is an especially chic way to dress for after-five events or date nights.

Tibi oversized blazer $1189.

Loulou Studios double-breasted blazer, $749, from Workshop.

Anine Bing tweed blazer, $789, from Fabric.

Moochi double-breasted blazer $550.

Twenty-seven Names scallop detail blazer $590.

Zara oversized blazer $169.

The Frankie Shop faux leather blazer $475.

Wynn Hamlyn boxy blazer $985.

Cos cropped wool-blend blazer approx. $355.

Paris Georgia crepe suiting blazer $990.

Olivia Cashmore unisex blazer (with tie) $650.

Rodd & Gunn wool-linen blend blazer $399.

Zambesi linen blazer $895.

Witchery leather single-breasted blazer $700.

Ruby relaxed double-breasted blazer $349.

Lemaire denim blazer, $1198, from Workshop.

Camilla and Marc tailored single-breasted blazer $900.

Carla Zampatti stretch viscose blazer $1002.

St Agni collarless wool blazer, $775, from Muse.

Dadelszen tuxedo jacket $5390.

Ganni oversized blazer with box pleat $637.

Arc’teryx Veilance stretch nylon blazer, $899, from Edit.

Joseph Ribkoff curve faux leather blazer, $399, from Zebrano.

Blazers compiled by Annabel Dickson.