The Best Unexpected Ways To Style A Blazer

Blazers have been in for quite some time, so it's no surprise that the garment's reign appears to have no end in sight. For a while now, chic blazer ensembles have been elevated beyond business and business-casual. They're taking over the fashion world and showing up paired with all types of pieces, from formal dresses to baggy jeans to short shorts — the sky's the limit as long as you're open to experimentation.

If you've had your eye on the blazer trend for a while but haven't felt the spark to follow through on giving it a try, consider some of the more unusual ways to wear one. We've compiled a list of the best ways to put a blazer to work for you in an unexpected way. Choose your favorite and see if you finally feel inspired to pull the trigger on an unusual blazer look of your very own. 

New to the world of blazers? Keep it super casual underneath by combining an oversized blazer with a classic white tee and a baggy pair of wide-leg jeans. The relaxed nature of the classic jeans-and-tee combo paired with a blazer that's chic but oversized creates a fun, unexpected mixture of formal and casual. 

Can't decide on the right pants to pair with your new blazer? Ditch the bottoms altogether and wear it over a bikini, one-piece bathing suit, or even a pair of undies. Hey, if Taylor Russell can pull it off at Loewe's spring/summer 2024 runway show (via W Magazine), you can pull it off, too. 

Not totally comfortable wearing your blazer without a pair of pants? You can accomplish a similar look that feels just a tad more socially acceptable by going with a traditional pair of short shorts instead. Amp up the contrast factor by reaching for a pair of short ultra-distressed denim cutoffs. 

While bodysuits seem like an easy way to choose an outfit, they're actually notoriously challenging to style. Create an unexpected twist by combining your tight-fitting bodysuit with an oversized blazer in a coordinating color — a great way to dress up an oversized blazer. Choosing a bodysuit with long sleeves also allows you to roll up your blazer sleeves to give a peekaboo effect. 

If underwear or short shorts feel a little too revealing, consider moving the lingerie to the top half of your outfit. Pair your blazer with a lace bodice or corset to create the same type of underwear/outerwear contrast in a way that allows you to cover up whenever you like. The look pictured here even has its own matching skirt; if you have one, too, go right ahead. 

Typically, a bodycon dress is ideal when you're in the mood to show it all off. When you're not in such a mood, your bodycon dress doesn't have to just hang in your closet collecting dust. Add a blazer and a cute belt, and you're good to go. After all, an oversized blazer and belt are outfit essentials.