One surprising anti-summer trend heating up this season? Outerwear. While you'd think that the summer calls for light linen vests and breezy cotton shorts, fashion people are keeping their boxy blazers and slouchy jackets firmly in their closets this summer. It's tempting to reach for a simple black blazer for every outfit year-round (trust me, I get it!), but with the emergence of warm weather and summer on the horizon, the style set is rethinking the way they're wearing their tried-and-true blazers this summer.
From summery, bright whites to layered mesh tops, scroll below to see the seven ways editors, influencers, and stylists are wearing their blazers in the summer. If you're in need of a new jacket after seeing some outfit inspo, don't worry—you can shop our favorites below, too.
Linen Blazers
This lightweight jacket is perfect to layer over any simple tank top for a polished look.
Blazers With Matching Shorts
In my eyes, there's nothing chicer than a matching blazer-and-shorts set. Casual Fridays, anyone?
Cropped Blazers
Keep the good vibes going this summer with a cropped blazer in lieu of a long, boxy silhouette. Plus, the shorter length makes it easier to pair with high-waisted skirts, like the one above.
White Blazers
Nothing says summer quite like a bright, breezy arctic-white blazer. Add some matching flowy pants for a heat wave proof look.
Blazers With Sheer Shirts
After sheer skirts took over earlier this year, fashion insiders are opting for another see-through garment this summer: sheer shirts. The peekaboo style is perfect to layer under a simple blazer.
Blazers With Sundresses
As seen on our associate fashion editor Yusra, this timeless sundress-and-blazer combination is peak NYC cool. While New Yorkers might be shedding their layers come mid-May, our love for blazers always reigns supreme.
'80s Blazers
Oftentimes, the best way to wear a blazer in the summer is by sticking with the tried-and-true classics, opting for a structured, slightly oversize jacket to wear on all of your travels abroad (or at home) this season.
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