Trail Blazing

The blazer: not just for your boyfriend any longer! Blazers have joined the ranks of tees and skinny jeans as style staples. This trend used to only be reserved for the workplace, but is now everywhere! True to their name, they have come blazing back into the fashion realm. Don't think of the blazer as masculine, there are many different ways to wear it, as well as many styles to select from! Shopping with girlfriends, a client lunch meeting or an evening social event, the blazer is one of the season's newest loves!

Knowing how to dress for you body type is key! (A fashion rule to live and die by!)  If you have an athletic build or broader shoulders, a cropped blazer will work well for you. A new style that creates a feminine touch as well is the cropped in the back and has the diagonal cut in the front. This adds shape to the waist and hips. Go for a look with minimal structure so you can avoid the boxy look.

Anyone who is pear shaped should avoid a crop and go for something that falls just below the hips. A lighter lapel or embellishment will also draw the eye upward and add the illusion of width to your shoulders for a more balanced look.

If you are petite, don't fret! Forget the idea that you will get lost in this over-sized jacket. Go for a more fitted style to show off your shape. You can also button the blazer to pull in at the waist.

A hot look is the boyfriend blazer! This style looks fabulous on most body types. It can be worn a variety of ways and can balance a pear shape, elongate a short torso, or provide stylish coverage to your mid-section.

Now that you have decided which will fit your body type best, time to put it all together. I truly believe the blazer can be worn with almost anything! From distressed jeans for an every day look or go with a metallic blazer over your LBD for a festive party! A long necklace looks great with a longer blazer or throw on a statement necklace with your cropped blazer. I'm a huge fan of throwing on a sequin top under a simple black blazer. It adds a fun element to a sophisticated garment.  However you choose to wear this wardrobe staple, have fun and feel confident!