Three Ways: Colorful Blazer

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This post will show you three examples of how to style a colorful blazer. For this post, I'm using a blue blazer, but you can replace the blazer I used with a blazer of almost any other color to make the suggestions work for your wardrobe.

Rebecca Minkoff blazer - $325

J Crew sweater, Acne jeans, Luv Aj spike bracelet, House of Harlow 1960 wrap bracelet and earrings, Old Navy heeled booties. 

A casual weekend outfit suitable for fall weather gains elegance with the addition of a blazer and sophisticated gold jewelry. The reason why this outfit works so well is because the contrasting elements are played up. The casual and formal elements are combined to create a versatile ensemble. Because the outfit is made up of neutrals, any color blazer would look good here.

3.1 Phillip Lim silk shirt, Current/Elliott velvet pants, Pamela Love ring, Sam Edelman suede booties.

This outfit is a subtle example of color blocking because of the pairing of bright blue and cherry red. The outfit is based on contrasting textures, for example the silk shirt and velvet pants. The reason that this ensemble works so well is because the two brightly colored elements of the outfit are separated by a neutral (the shirt). Fierce, black accessories contrast the grown-up, feminine vibe of the rest of the outfit. Most blazers would work with this outfit.

Topshop dress, Dannijo necklace, Aldo heels. 
All images and sets via polyvore.com

This outfit is perfect for cocktail hour or dinner out. The blazer adds a pop of color to a classic LBD. Nude heels elongate the legs and allow statement jewelry - along with the blazer - to steal the show. This look is sophisticated but still youthful. Any color blazer would work here and any LBD can be used.

Colored blazers are a lot of fun and are actually much more versatile than one might think. Go out and buy one before they're gone! (Some good stores to check are Topshop, MANGO, and Zara.)

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