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We love blazers for their polished boss vibes. In fact, we’re so into the look that we wear bright and bold pantsuits and shorts suits even when we’re not on the clock. As much as we like the powerful feeling of slipping on a tailored blazer, we want to leave the work vibes behind when we’re out of the office.
The easiest way to dress down your go-to blazer is to completely remove any corporate connotations. It’s a double wardrobe win since you’ll never come across as sloppy while wearing a structured jacket and working in a few low-key elements will prevent anyone from thinking you’re on your way to a weekly budget meeting.
Break out your best blazer, then check out these street style-approved ways to dress it down on the weekend or after hours.
How to Dress Down Your Favorite Blazer
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Perfect Pairing
Team a graphic tank top with a long blazer for laid-back vibes. Work in a pair of colorful pants and tie the straps of your sandals over your pants for a cool finish.
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Baggy yet Balanced
Baggy jeans are trending and a brilliant way to balance a structured blazer. Take it to the next level with a cinched brown belt and a colorful scarf draped over one shoulder.
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Finishing Touches
Accessories can make or break a look. Tone down a gray shorts suit with a bucket hat and undone sneakers.
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Jeans FTW
The easiest way to dress down a strictly business blazer? Add jeans. Choose a pair with frayed hems to counteract the structured blazer and boots. A neon sweater only ups the ante.
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Sporty Spice
Ride the bike short trend into fall by topping yours with a sporty crop top and a blazer. Just make sure you wear the blazer on one shoulder to show everyone you don't mean business.
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Make It Modern
A pinstriped blazer can still be fierce when you're off duty with a little help from a utility belt bag, neon green bike shorts and chunky dad sneakers. A scrunchie and tiny sunglasses say 2019.
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Maximum Impact
Balance the mannish tailoring of a traditional blazer with a printed maxi. It'll also let the rubber soles on your chunky boots make a statement with each stride.
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The Art of Draping
Take off that blazer and drape it over your shoulders for a nonchalant finish. Keep the effortless vibe going with a breezy ivory dress. Then throw in designer sandals and a fanny pack for good measure.
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Team Player
One of the quickest ways to make a blazer less corporate is to add a sporty twist. Try juxtaposing a gray blazer with a striped jersey, bike shorts and hot pink sneakers. Shield sunglasses only enhance the out-of-the-office mood.
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Fur Real
Upgrade a classic denim miniskirt with a striped boxy blazer. Furry shoes are a playful, I'm-off-the-clock touch.
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Keep It Together
Love a full pantsuit? Choose a colorful set, then add a gray hoodie, chunky shoes and a net bag to make it weekend-appropriate.
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Line Up
Show some leg by lining up your blazer with the rest of your outfit. Black ankle boots balance out the look in an off-duty way.
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No Rules
Since you're not under HR scrutiny, go for broke. Pair a dark blazer with a pink wrap top, track pants and sock boots for a lo-fi spin.
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Play Ball
A blazer, a waist-cinching belt and tall boots dress up any outfit. Work in a baseball cap and a barely visible minidress for a sexy but still casual ensemble.
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Match Your Blazer to Your Button-Down
Rework a jacket and blouse combination for casual days by picking a peachy printed shirt and complementary blazer. Cropped white pants and fashion's favorite chunky sneakers make things even more low-key.
