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How to wear it
- Match the blazer to the room: unstructured cotton for daytime, wool for anything with a tablecloth.
- Keep the layer under it simple, a plain tee or a fine knit, so the jacket reads as the deliberate piece.
- Let the top underneath sit at the waistband, not below it, so the line from shoulder to hip stays clean.
- Choose trousers one step either side of denim: pressed chinos for daytime, dark wool for evening.
What to pair it with
- A plain white tee and blue jeans: the tee drops the jacket to casual without losing the shape.
- A fine grey knit and pressed navy trousers: grey and navy keep the palette quiet so the tailoring carries the outfit.
- A white shirt and black trousers: the crispest version, and the one that clears most dress codes.
- A striped tee and cream denim: the stripe adds a little detail where the jacket is plainest.
- A thin hoodie in a quiet colour underneath: it looks intentional when the blazer is unstructured and the hood is light.
What to avoid
- A blazer over a loud graphic tee, which fights the tailoring instead of easing it.
- Padded shoulders over a bulky knit, which adds width where you want a clean line.
- A casual blazer with matching suit trousers, which reads as a borrowed suit.
The takeaway · A blazer works when everything under it stays quiet.