5 Chic Ways to Master the Winter Blazer Outfit

Winter—and its frigid temperatures are officially here for the foreseeable future—and with it, comes the necessary cold-weather wardrobe swap. Everyday essentials, like knitwear, dresses, and skirts, receive a climate-appropriate surrogate. Lightweight sweaters are swapped for cashmere, trench coats take a back seat to shearling and puffer coats, and flats are traded-in for winter boots. But, few items boast staying power quite like the blazer—even in the winter, when it embraces seasonal fabrics like corduroy and velvet and can be layered over crew- and turtlenecks and under with heavyweight coats. And the best winter blazer outfits feature this versatile essential in a plethora of fresh ways.

Vogue’s Favorite Winter Blazer Pieces:

• The Leather Skirt: Source Unknown crinkled faux leather skirt, $223
• The Tuxedo Blazer: A.L.C. Calla tuxedo jacket, $650
• The Weekend Slipper: Ugg Dakota slipper, $110
• The Corduroy Blazer: Weekend Max Mara Katanga corduroy jacket, $660
• The Poplin Classic: J.Crew classic shirt, $98
• The Oversized Blazer: Anine Bing Quinn blazer, $650
• The Turtleneck Topper: Casasola Camilla cashmere turtleneck, $350
• The Relaxed Bottom: Madewell ponte stirrup leggings, $80
• The Shrunken Blazer: Toteme cropped wool-blend peacoat blazer, $1,000
• The Holiday Pant: Zara velvet pants, $90
• The Double-Breasted Blazer: Irma double-breasted tweed blazer, $1,390
• The Must-Have Tote: Alaïa Le Teckel tote bag, $3,750

Whether it’s a weekend coffee stroll, a dinner date, or the workweek, the blazer is a seasonless choice—even during a season known for change and renewal. Slim-fit styles can fit under big coats, thankfully, while classic styles worn during the warmer months get the winter treatment in warmer corduroy and wool-blend fabrics. And, all winter blazers can be layered with essentials like tank tops, tissue tees, long-sleeved shirts, and cotton poplin button-downs.

The below corduroy option from Weekend Max Mara is infused with ’70s sensibilities for day, while Favorite Daughter’s velvet adds luxe, durable texture for festive events. Anine Bing’s oversized shape lends itself to relaxed wear. For your 9-to-5, opt for a shrunken blazer beneath an oversized wool coat on the commute. And for casual days, when a workout class is the only thing on the schedule, use a cashmere hoodie to downplay a loose-fitting boxy blazer—the combination displays an effortless je ne sais quoi. For every occasion, there is a winter blazer outfit to match. Choose your vibe, below.

A Corduroy Blazer for a Weekend Coffee Stroll

While a corduroy blazer can be seen as the epitome of autumn, it can also be winter-appropriate when paired with cold-weather layers. Try it with Róhe’s double-breasted chocolate coat, a neutral turtleneck, and a pair of shearling-lined Ugg slippers.

Weekend Max Mara

Katanga corduroy double-breasted jacket

$660

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$660

NEIMAN MARCUS

Róhe

oversized double-breasted coat

$1,330

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Darkpark

Lisa chain adorned carpenter jeans

$698

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Casasola

Camilla classic turtleneck sweater

$349

CASASOLA

Banana Republic

brushed wool-cashmere scarf

$180

BANANA REPUBLIC

Ugg

Dakota slipper

$110

NORDSTROM

An Oversized Blazer for a Workout Class

Because the blazer has cemented itself as a year-round staple, it’s become a welcome styling piece to amplify the everyday for unlikely occasions, too. For that next pilates class or HIIT circuit, wear an oversized silhouette from Anine Bing beneath a cool-girl trench and atop a cashmere hoodie. Never fear running into someone post-sweat again.

Anine Bing

Quinn blazer

$650

SSENSE

Lisa Yang

Ivy cashmere bouclé hoodie

$855

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The Frankie Shop

Mavis oversized trench coat

$345

MYTHERESA

Alo Yoga

Cover long sleeve top

$68

ALO YOGA

Madewell

ponte stirrup leggings

$80

MADEWELL

Toteme

shearling ballerina flats

$660

BERGDORF GOODMAN

$660

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A Shrunken Blazer for the Work Week

While the oversized blazer will always have a place in our wardrobes, we at Vogue have been obsessing over more shrunken silhouettes this season. Take Toteme’s, for instance. The cropped shape shows off a leather high-rise skirt from Source Unknown, and looks neat layered over a crisp poplin shirt from J.Crew. Finish the look with knee-high boots.

Toteme

cropped wool-blend peacoat

$1,000

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$1,000

SSENSE

Source Unknown

crinkled faux leather skirt

$223

SOURCE UNKNOWN

J.Crew

classic poplin shirt

$98

JCREW

Staud

Wally suede boots

$495

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$495

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Sézane

Mara tote bag

$460

SEZANE

Mango

handmade oversized wool coat

$230

MANGO

A Double-Breasted Blazer for a Dinner Date

Along with other ’70s-inspired textures, tweed is back and chicer than ever. Need more proof? Isabel Marant’s Irma blazer is finished in a double-breasted silhouette in the woolen fabric. Power dressing at its finest! For a dinner on the town, pair it with contrasting textures like Róhe’s silky scarf-neck top, Zara’s velvet pants, and Emme Parsons satin pumps.

Isabel Marant

Irma double-breasted cotton-blend tweed blazer

$1,390

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Róhe

tie-detailed silk-satin blouse

$600

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Zara

velvet pants

$90

ZARA

Entire Studios

Basilica coat

$570

SSENSE

Leandra satin point-toe pumps

$550

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Alaïa

Le Teckel tote bag

$3,750

BERGDORF GOODMAN

$3,750

NEIMAN MARCUS

A Tuxedo Blazer for a Holiday Fête

‘Tis the season for a plethora of holiday party invites, and the festive outfits that come with them. Gone are the days of wearing head-to-toe silver glitter for the occasion. Instead, use A.L.C.’s tuxedo blazer as the starting point. Add a lace tank and floral printed midi skirt for a modern take on celebratory dressing. Then, make sure to bundle up with an oversized coat.

A.L.C.

Calla tuxedo jacket

$650

NEIMAN MARCUS

L Agence

Priya silk lace tank

$250

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Rotate

floral midi skirt

$230

MYTHERESA

Cos

oversized double-breasted wool coat

$390

COS

Judith Leiber

Gemma crystal satin clutch bag

$995

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Agmes

Patrice recycled sterling silver earrings

$330

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