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On Monday, we featured our top summer picks from LOFT and the best seller from that post is their Modern Blazer, in white. So today, we’re sharing three ways to wear a blazer in the summer to inspire your next look.
Feel free to scroll below to see our outfit inspiration using pieces you already have in your closet and some new, fun suggestions.
First, let’s talk about the key piece, the LOFT Modern Blazer.
Key Piece: LOFT Modern Blazer
Modern Blazer, $311.70
I like this blazer for several reasons.
First, a one-button style is traditional and creates a flattering shape that is easy to wear as a separate.
Second, the fabric is summer-appropriate made up of 20% linen. So it’s light, but you won’t look like a wrinkled bed, and you won’t get any unwanted sweat patches.
Finally, their sizing currently includes regular and petite from a 00 – 18.
3 Ways to Wear a Blazer in the Summer
Think of a blazer in the summer like a denim jacket, just a bit more elegant. It works with a range of bottoms, from shorts, and skirts to proper trousers.
You can also throw it over jeans or a dress like we did here.
Related: Outfit Formula 14 & 15: The White Blazer
With Shorts
Stud Earrings, $44.90 | Classic Chambray Shorts, $19.95 | V-Neck Tee, $93.40 | Leather Sandals, $155 | Basket Tote, $204.60
Let’s start with shorts.
I’m using a casual and affordable pair of chambray shorts from J.Crew factory.
These are only $20 and are available in sizes 00 – 16.
What’s important here is to notice that the fabric of the blazer and the shorts complement each other. As a result, both are light and seasonally appropriate.
Because the shorts are casual, and I’m assuming you’d want the option to take off the blazer, this simple v-neck tee, also from LOFT, is available in XXS – XXL.
Then, a sophisticated flat, like our favorite leather slide from Tuckernuck, works well as it grounds the look.
I picked this basket tote from Madewell to coordinate with the flats.
Finally, wear your everyday jewelry. Keep it simple. I included these under $50 stud earrings in a pretty round-cut shape.
With a Midi Skirt
Ruffled Midi Skirt, $40 | Ribbed Tank, $30 | White Sneakers, $275 | Pearl Earrings, $145
Next, we’re reusing the LOFT Midi skirt featured in last week’s Outfit Formula.
I love repeating popular pieces from earlier posts because I want you to use what you buy.
This midi skirt was wildly popular, and as it arrives in readers’ mailboxes, we’re hearing how much they love it.
Sizes are limited, but it is available in regular and petite.
For the under layer, I’m using this pale blue racerback tank from Banana Republic, in regular, tall, and petite, in XXS – XXL for $30.
As a shoe option, grab your favorite white sneakers. I went with these Cole Haan Leather Sneakers.
I’m using these Julie Vos earrings for accessories, the newest addition to my wish list.
Wide Leg Trousers
Luxe Touch Tank, $35 | Pinstripe Pants, $150 | Wedge Sandals, $263 | Faux Leather Tote, $15.99 |Gold Hoops, $14
In our third look, we’re playing with white and ivory for this summer blazer outfit.
We start with these wide-leg pinstripe pants with a very subtle navy stripe from Banana Republic.
Please note that these are too short on the model. A wide-leg like these needs to be full length; they need to puddle on the top of your shoe, so you get a long leg line.
Otherwise, your pants will look too short 😉
And with wide-leg trousers, you need a shoe with height and weight. So I’m using these wedge sandals.
As an under piece, grab this Luxe Touch Tank from Banana Republic, a reader favorite from a few weeks ago.
Finally, the faux white leather tote and gold hoop earring are both reader favorites from Amazon, under $20.
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