The Blazer

 The Blazer: if you don't have one, you need one. Trust me. It can dress up your jeans and dress down your dress, add cool points to your basic t-shirts, and smartens up your cut-offs. There's really nothing it can't do.  

Black Blazer

If you're only going to own one blazer,  make it a black one.  Emmanuelle Alt shows us how it's done here with a black t-shirt and jeans. 

Black Blazer

 Channel Alexa Chung and wear yours over a striped button down.  So chic.  

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COS Long Slim-Fit Blazer, $175

White Blazer

 A white blazer is both unexpected and versatile, and creates a great summer look.  

White Blazer

 Try it with an all white and grey outfit, like Caroline de Maigret.  

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 Madewell Linen Lightdune Blazer, $128

Camel Blazer

 The camel blazer is the ideal extra layer-- add a red lip like Jeanne Damas for a gorgeous, elevated look.   

 Throw it over your white tee and denim shorts, and look instantly put-together. 

 J.Crew Regent Blazer, $198