Women's blazers, fitted or oversized

Tailored or oversized blazer: which one to choose?

The tailored blazer follows the waist and elongates the silhouette: it dresses up an office outfit and highlights an hourglass figure. Fastened with a single button, it marks the waist at just the right spot.

The oversized blazer, looser at the shoulders and longer, is worn open over body-hugging bottoms like leggings, skinny jeans or a short skirt. It provides a relaxed look and masks the hips.

How to wear a women's blazer?

Over jeans and a women’s t-shirt, a blazer dresses without being stuffy: it’s the most versatile outfit of the week. Over a flowy dress, it adds a more formal touch.

Worn with matching women's trousers, it forms a trouser suit, which can be worn together or mismatched. With rolled-up sleeves and a popped collar, it becomes more laid-back.

Short or long blazer: what length?

A short blazer, at the waist, pairs well with high-waisted trousers and skirts and suits shorter silhouettes. A long blazer, which covers the hips, is worn over slim trousers or a short dress, and dresses more.

Which blazer fabric for the season?

A wool or wool blend blazer is worn in winter, under a coat or on its own indoors. In mid-season, cotton, linen, and viscose mixes remain lightweight; a velvet blazer adds warmth and texture in autumn.

Stretchy fabrics wrinkle less and stay comfortable when sitting all day.

What blazer size to choose?

Choose your size based on the shoulders: that’s the only part a tailor won’t adjust. When fastened, the blazer shouldn’t pull in an 'X' shape at the button; the sleeves should show the wrist.

For an oversized effect on a classic model, take one size up; an oversized model is taken in your usual size.

Which blazer brands to choose?

Here are the jacket brands you'll find here, and what sets them apart.

• Ichi, a Danish brand, features blazers with clean lines, easy to wear at the office or the weekend.
• KAFFE, a Danish brand from Ikast, offers women's blazers for the city.
• b.young, from Vejle, Denmark, refreshes its collections several times a year around a trend theme.
• Only, originally a jeans brand within the Bestseller group, pairs its jackets with the denim that made its name.
• Superdry, a British brand, mixes an American vintage spirit with graphics inspired by Japan.
• Desigual, a Barcelona-based label, dares to use prints and bright colours even on its jackets.

What other jackets to choose?

For other mid-season jackets, denim jackets and women's bombers offer a more casual look; for the cold, women's coats take over.

When to find blazers at reduced prices?

The blazer can be worn all year round, at the office or on the weekend: there's no bad time to buy it. For a sale blazer, there are three sales events throughout the year: Black Friday, winter sales, and summer sales.

During Black Friday, check the page women's clothing on Black Friday; during the sales, the page women's clothing sales; in between the two, the page Promotions. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Should a blazer be fastened?

A tailored blazer is often worn fastened, to accentuate the waist; a straight or oversized blazer is worn open. On a two-button jacket, only the top button is fastened: the bottom button remains undone.

How to remove wrinkles from a blazer without an iron?

Hang it in the bathroom during a hot shower: the steam relaxes the creases. A steam remover does the same job in minutes, without shining the fabric.

What top to wear under a blazer?

A white t-shirt, a shirt, a thin round-necked sweater or a polo can all go with a blazer. For a dressier look, a satin camisole or a plain bodysuit keeps a clean line.

How to store a blazer so it keeps its shape?

Hang it on a broad-shouldered hanger, buttoned up, with space around it. A thin hanger marks the shoulders and distorts the jacket over the weeks.

Is a blazer suitable for a curvy silhouette?

Yes: a straight or slightly tailored blazer, worn open, creates a vertical line that elongates. A hip-length blazer with a single button is better than a very short double-breasted model.