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19 blazer dresses to take you from officecore to dance floor
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The best blazer dresses nail smart, sharp and sexy all at the same time. It's a menswear classic with a flirtatious twist and that’s exactly how we like it.
By lengthening a double-breasted jacket and nipping it in the waist, designers can create an hourglass shape. And FYI, minus a white shirt, lapels just happen to make the perfect plunging neckline, too.
Basically, forget what you think you know about traditional blazer dress styles because these numbers aren't just reserved for corporate girlies. In fact, now they appeal to every kind of woman and will work for a million different occasions.
There's no denying that the trouser suit has seen a renaissance in recent years, but if you prefer to show a little more skin, the blazer dress is a great alternative. Seriously, everyone from Meghan Markle and Bella Hadid to Blake Lively and the Kardashian clan has been seen in a blazer dress at parties, dinners and red carpet events.
And the best part is that styling a blazer dress comes without a rulebook. You can wear figure-hugging iterations with heels to parties, oversized fits with ankle boots out to dinner and underpin one with cigarette pants to create something more formal.
From classic black styles to extra AF sequin numbers, we’ve rounded up 19 of the best blazer dresses to shop right now.
A black blazer will work hard in your wardrobe – and this nipped-in H&M number is a great example. With peak lapels, structured shoulder pads and silver buttons, it's the perfect piece to wear to the office or to show off on a night out.
SLA's fuchsia blazer dress is the ultimate party piece. Crafted in the brand's signature glitter fabric and cut with a sexy, figure-skimming silhouette, you're bound to get a few (ok, many) compliments with this on your back.
Garden party season is among us and this gorge number from For Love of Lemons is what we'll be wearing. The nipped-in waist, plunge neckline and padded shoulders create the most stunning silhouette. Plus, the blue floral print is just adorable.
Anything Lavish Alice and we consider ourselves influenced. This figure-hugging blazer dress is the perf bottomless brunch attire; it's comfortable, classy and can be completed with a simple necklace or set of kitten heels.
Not quite the traditional blazer dress, but this lil number from Sabina Musayev is just what we want for summer. Oh, and wait until you see the back...
We've never met a H&M blazer we don't like, but this short-sleeve number is a current fave. Perfect for the summer months ahead, the structured silhouette exudes sophistication, while the sleeveless design will also work for Aperols in the sun.
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Belted Aline Blazer Dress
Timeless and sophisticated, this structured Karen Millen is bringing business class. We're obsessed with the oversized belt to cinch in the waist and we can't get enough of the sharp collar. A stellar option that'll never go out of style.
Now this is what we call a statement dress. Not your typical tux style, the emerald satin fabric and fringe tie-waist bring a bit more party than smarty. Maybe not an office look, but one we'll be reaching for as soon as the sun goes down.
This blazer dress comes with a twist in the form of a cheeky cutout, making the silhouette flattering and forever stylish. We'd pair it with barely-there heels or a set of slingbacks and allow the dress to capture everyone's attention.
We know Zara's model shots can get a little ~ creative ~ shall we say, but don't worry, this blazer dress is designed to be worn back to front.
We love the structured waist and inverted lapel collar but the finishing touch has to be the cutout shoulders. It just gives it that extra somethin'.
This mini blazer dress is a buy now and wear forever kinda thing, thanks to its timeless design and versatile shade. And we can't quite believe it costs under £50: it certainly looks far more expensive with its wrap-tie waist and structured design.
Stradivarius Short Blazer Dress with Open Back
If backless is your thang, you can't go wrong with this form-flattering Stradivarius number. Winning points for both comfort and style, this will be the perf fit to see you through the evening shenanigans.
= If a trench coat and a blazer dress had a baby. Need we say more? 👌
Looking for a plus-size blazer dress to add to your partywear collection? We think Simply Be's silver sequin number is just the ticket – and it's available in sizes 12-28. Pretty impressive if you ask us.
Karen Millen's tie-front dress has a deep plunging neckline and luxe feather trim. Team yours with oversized crystal earrings and barely-there sandals to channel '80s glamour.
French Connection's blazer dress nods to traditional tailoring with its double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels and welted pockets. We'll be adding it to our basket ASAP.
Pinstripes are no longer reserved for the office, girlies. Sure, you can wear this lil' number from H&M with a turtleneck, tights and Chelsea boots for the 9 'til 5. But it will also look mega with fishnets and kitten heels for Friday night drinks.
The combo of plunging neckline and beaut draping is just 😍. Lavish Alice delivers once again.
Rosie Davenport is a former Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN. Her career highlight? Previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of London’s iconic department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
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