Bold Blazers

One of the easiest ways to dress up any look is with a great jacket.  Adding a jacket really brings an outfit together and allows you to add a personalized touch to even the simplest of dresses.  However, as much as I love my basic black blazer, there are several new styles that have been appearing all over runways for the past few seasons to liven up the classic jacket.  All of these blazers can be completely work appropriate if paired with the right outfit, so don’t be afraid to shed your basic black and embrace this year’s push towards uninhibited, unabashed style.

1. The Printed Blazer

Blazers with everything from floral prints to animal prints have been popping up everywhere.  This blazer redefines “animal print” with an abstract bird pattern that is perfectly on trend for the season.  Pair the blazer with a crisp, white frock, woven sandals in a bright color, and a piece of statement jewelry for a youthful look.

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2. The Bright Blazer

So long as the tailoring of the blazer is impeccable, a bright blazer is the perfect way to dress up an outfit for work.  A yellow color like this is not too obnoxious and is surprisingly versatile, and looks very sunny over a breezy sundress.  Finish off the look with sweet, pink flats, a sandy colored bag, and metallic, dangly earrings for a feminine look.

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3. The Lace Blazer

The beauty of lace is that is has the power to be simultaneously girly and edgy.  Pair it over a strapless dress in a bright color, such as this magenta, for a beautiful summer look (warning: this dress is most likely not work appropriate).  Finish off the look with an architectural piece of statement jewelry, pumps in an unexpected color (like this orange), and a snakeskin clutch.

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