Last updated on September 24th, 2025 at 08:54 pm
How to Style a Blazer Correctly
In this blog post, you will learn how to style a blazer in 3 ways.
And find the best blazer for your body shape – with photos.
A blazer is a piece that everyone has in their closet.
If you don’t have one, borrow it from your mom. 
This post is all about how to style a blazer.
Let’s get started.
Why a blazer?
Beyond their professional appeal, blazers also add a stylish element to any outfit.
They come in various styles, colours, and fabrics, allowing you to express your personal style and creativity.
Blazers are incredibly versatile pieces of clothing with many attributes, as detailed below.
The word styling should not intimidate you.
Styling is quite simple.
It happens when you mix and match different accessories, colours and fabrics to create an interesting and appealing look that suits you.
It is as simple as changing your cotton shirt to a satin or knitted top.
Or adding a gold metal belt instead of the usual black leather one.
The final result should be comfortable to wear and make you confident.
Find my 3 suggestions on how to style a blazer below, with tips and photos.
1. Matching Suit
This is the classic way to style a blazer.
Classic does not mean boring or outdated, but timeless.
The matching set guarantees you will look good on any occasion – a date, business or party.
You can wear a printed or colourful suit to show your personality and stand out.
It is not an accident that most blazers end at the hip or longer.
It elongates the body making anyone look taller except the pear body shape.
If you have a pear body shape, opt for a cropped blazer or a blazer that ends below the hips.
You can use accessories like jewellery, belts or bags to add personality to your look.
A pop of colour in your top, and even a different texture fabric like satin or lace, creates visual interest and makes the look more appealing.
If the blazer can be buttoned at the waist it will create curves in the right places.
Or wear it open if the jeans/skirt are high-waisted.
2. Blazer with a dress, short or skirt of the same length
This look is currently very trendy.
Wearing a blazer the same length as your bottoms makes you look taller and elongates the legs.
Many wear a blazer in this way to give the illusion that only the blazer is being worn.
You can use short bottoms (above the knee) or midi lengths (below the knee).
Choose according to your height and body shape.
Styling options:
You can wear the blazer closed with the shorts only and skip the top. Use body tape to keep the blazer in place.
If you opt for a mini skirt, wear biker shorts underneath.
Choose a dress in the same colour and shade as the blazer for a seamless look.
3. Blazer paired with casual pieces
The classic way to style a blazer is with a shirt.
But depending on the occasion, you may want to “dress down” your blazer to look less formal.
To dress down a piece that is usually worn in formal attire, you pair it with a casual style items.
The first way to style a blazer is with a crop top to balance business and casual.
You can look very put together with a crop top, but choose a solid colour with sleeves if you are worried about formality.
If you don’t want to show your stomach, wear high-waisted bottoms.
Styling options:
Minimalist jewellery, like small chains and small earrings, looks nice.
This look is versatile as you can further dress down by wearing a tote bag and sneakers or dress up with a structured purse and high heels.
You can also style a blazer with jeans and a fitted top.
It is a great way to wear jeans to work.
Wide-leg jeans are more feminine and create curves.
This is also a look that looks good in any body shape.
A blazer can be the main piece of your outfit.
Opt for a monochromatic outfit and a different colour blazer that stands out.
You can wear a bag and belt the same colour as the blazer to fully connect the look.
How to style a blazer for each body shape
Apple body shape
The apple body is very rounded.
Your blazer has the role of creating structure and shape.
Opt for blazers that don’t have closures (no buttons or zippers) to elongate your body by adding long vertical lines.
This also has a slimming effect.
The blazers should end at the hip or longer.
Any buttons and belts should begin immediately under the bust.
Simple designs without decorations are a better fit.
You don’t have to avoid bright colours.
Wear what you like.
Adjust it to your personal preferences.
Pear body shape
The pear body has wide hips and small, rounded shoulders.
Your blazer has the role of creating structure and volume to the upper body to balance your proportions.
Opt for blazers that have decorations above the waist, like lapels and collars.
Bright colours are flattering.
Blazers should be cropped or end at the waistline.
Long blazers should end below the hip to elongate the body.
Avoid blazers that end at the hip.
Hourglass body shape
The hourglass body is already balanced.
The role of your blazer is to maintain your proportions.
Most blazers will look good on you.
But the best blazers accentuate your natural curves.
Opt for blazers that accentuate the waist and elongate your upper body.
Blazers should be fitted and belted or buttoned at the waist.
Simple designs with no embellishments are a better fit.
Rectangle body shape
The rectangle body has no curves but has balanced proportions.
The role of a blazer is to create the illusions of curves and elongate the body.
Belted and buttoned styles are flattering on this body shape because they create shape and define the waist.
Opt for blazers that flare from the waist.
Blazers with straight cuts are flattering to elongate your body by adding long vertical lines.
This also has a slimming effect.
Inverted triangle body shape
The inverted triangle body is characterised by having wide shoulders and narrow hips.
Your blazer has the role of creating structure and shape from shoulder to waist evenly, eliminating the disproportional look.
Opt for blazers that accentuate the waist, and while their loose-fitting fabrics naturally add movement and space near your hips, creating curves.
Blazers should end at the hip or longer with belts or buttons at the waist.
Simple designs without decorations are a better fit, except for pockets at the waist.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to styling, tailored blazers accentuate the waist, creating curves, which is why they are considered to be more feminine.
You can belt any oversized blazer for this effect.
Great oversized blazers are usually for sale in the men’s section and have better quality.
Vertical lines that are seen in blazers with soft, loose fabrics are considered to be more masculine.
You can also belt these styles for a more feminine look, or wear them open to elongate the body.
Blazers are for everyone, regardless of body shape and size.
You can look young, casual and fun with this piece.
If you don’t like blazers, evaluate whether you were using the wrong style.
If you were, try new ones at the store and buy the most flattering ones.
Hope this article will teach you how to style a blazer.
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