Blazer Fashion: The Secrets of an Evergreen Coat
The blazer is an evergreen garment re-proposed year after year by fashion houses with cuts and patterns capable of impeccably adapting to the most diverse stylistic requests.
The outfit combinations to create for next spring are practically endless.
We've chosen three trendy ideas for you on how to style a blazer, taken from the runway shows of fashion houses such as Prada, Givenchy, and Saint Laurent.
But first, a series of style tips , in a timeless kit to help you choose the blazer best suited to enhance your outfit.
The (different) origins of the blazer
Double-breasted, thigh-length, and sewn-on buttons on the sleeves place the blazer halfway between the elegance of a formal suit and the sporty style of a casual jacket.
The concept of glam sportiness flows through the blazer's roots, firmly rooted in the early 1800s but open to different interpretations.
Some say the blazer evolved from the red-striped uniforms of the St John's College, Cambridge rowing team in the 1920s.
Some support the theory of the more elegant double-breasted blue jackets of the Royal Navy of 1837 to welcome Queen Victoria on board and others, instead, attribute the origin of the name to the color of the “blaze” – flame – of the country clubs of the 1870s.
Regardless of the origin, one thing is certain.
The blazer trend has transcended the confines of British style, becoming a year-round outerwear staple.
How to Wear a Blazer: 3 Timeless Outfits
What makes a garment a real must-have is, without a doubt, its versatility .
No sooner said than done.
All it takes is a blazer to create 3 evergreen outfits for 3 styles and 3 occasions:
- Blazer, basic t-shirt and straight or flared jeans, for a dynamic style that runs on the edge of urban;
- Classy style , with a blazer as a jacket over a midi or long dress for women and a pair of tailored trousers for men ;
- Dress to impress with a Valentino blazer worn as a short dress, embellished with a pair of pumps or slingbacks.
Easy-to-create total looks, made up of basic items that are even easier to wear.
The blazer is a real essential , therefore, to have in the wardrobes of next 2023 (and beyond).
Blazer Fashion: How to Wear It and Set a Trend
The blazer is one of those items of clothing that leaves room for the artistic and sartorial creativity of designers who, season after season, re-propose it in new fits, shades, and fabrics.
It's clearer than ever that denim, sand-toned palettes, and edgy leather are the hottest trends of 2023.
Here the blazer becomes denim for Tagliatore and imitation leather for Nanushka , with soft shades, from beige to white.
Elegant and structured for formal occasions or more casual for a more relaxed mood , the blazer is the outerwear to wear for a style capable of dominating trends.
Starting, without a shadow of a doubt, with the oversized model .
Bold volumes and oversized silhouettes will in fact be the must-have pieces in the most fashionable total looks of the next season.
A shirt, palazzo pants, cowboy-style ankle boots, and a blazer are the perfect combo for an everyday look that stands out with a touch of glamour.
If you prefer a street chic style in line with 2023 fashion trends, opt for a pair of trousers or jeans, retro sneakers, a maxi blazer draped over your shoulders and vintage sunglasses .
If the occasions become more chic and refined, wear the elegance of a double-breasted blazer with a slim fit and a fitted design, in a perfect reference to the hourglass silhouette of the 1950s.
Max Mara's women's blazer is the perfect example: pair it with tailored trousers and heels or wear it over a pencil skirt with a matching blouse.
Discover our selection of men's and women's blazers
Paired with denim for a casual style or with dresses and midi skirts for a more elegant and refined allure, the blazer is one of the key garments of the coming seasons.
Explore our exclusive selection and find your style.
