At the risk of sounding repetitive, winter has really been wintering since the beginning of the year, hasn’t it? And if it feels like you’ve been wearing your puffer coat all day, every day for the past three months like a quilted version of Paddington Bear, you might be looking for a more polished alternative as we move into spring. You can always rely on a blazer to anchor any outfit, be it casual or workwear, and it can be paired with everything from a clean white t-shirt and baggy jeans to a midi skirt and trainers.
Rihanna’s been repeat-wearing a creamy white blazer by Saint Laurent, which is made of chevron wool and has also been worn by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Clearly, the blazer is going places – and it’s not hard to see why because, even though both women wore it with baggy jeans, it still looked incredibly smart. And speaking of smart, Claudia Winkleman’s enviable ‘Traitorscore’ wardrobe was basically wall-to-wall blazers from brands like Anna Mason, The Kooples and Saint Laurent (again!), which she tended to wear with leggings and suede cowboy boots for a look that feels sharp yet manageable.
The high street more than delivers when it comes to blazers, with options from & Other Stories, M&S, Zara, H&M and more. Here are some of our favourite blazers to shop this spring, with options for cool and warm days.
SHOP: The Best Blazers To Wear This Spring
www.marksandspencer.com
This M&S wool-look blazer has an oversized fit and is fully lined for extra comfort. Available in butterscotch, grey marl and black.
www.zara.com
Zara's wool-blend jacket is an instant classic that you can wear in so many different contexts.
www.ralphlauren.co.uk
American in Paris celebrates Ralph Lauren's Heritage Icons, and this cotton chambray blazer from the collection is lightweight, charming and versatile - perfect for warmer weather.
www.hush-uk.com
Hush has a brilliant selection of blazers, including this wool-blend style with a relaxed fit.
www.net-a-porter.com
Anime Bing's herringbone tweed blazer is warmer than your average tailoring.
www.stories.com
This mohair-blend jacket has a cinched-waist silhouette, as well as a heavier gauge thanks to its fabrication.
www.reiss.com
This creamy blazer will be the cornerstone of your workwear.
www2.hm.com
A single-breasted jacket often looks more effortless than double-breasted, like this herringbone-patterned style by H&M.
www.thereformation.com
A leather blazer is an investment purchase, but it's almost guaranteed to become an essential part of your wardrobe.
www.stories.com
The only thing that makes this beautiful lilac hue even more desirable is that it's crafted from linen, making it wonderfully breathable.
www.sezane.com
This blazer is just as chic as a classic camel coat.