Ladies, meet your new wardrobe BFF: the navy blazer. Touted as a wardrobe essential from the dawn of time, if you haven’t yet matched, here’s your moment to buddy up to the most versatile outerwear around – he’s ready a moment’s notice to pull together an outfit whilst running out the door.
For weekend, opt for a French Rivera touch to really relax the blazer. Lips with a whisper of colour create a natural palette to work with, while tortoise shell sunglasses are subtle way to update the classic black frame. A light denim jean paired back with a crisp striped top will create a casual look, especially when teamed with the ultimate shoes for comfort: espadrilles.
For work, consider your dress code for the office. Nude lips are a great way of creating a polished, formal look, especially when worn with a beige or neutral heel. If your office is more conservative, try a silk or linen blend blouse with clean lines, or opt for a playful print if it’s a little more laid back. Navy is the new black, and teaming the blazer with a matching navy pant is oh-so-chic.
For the evening, white is right on trend when stepping out of the office and hitting the town. White shirts with delicate details such as beading will be complimentary to a white pencil skirt, both of which are perfect worn with a strappy heel. No look would be complete without a bold lip, so opt for bright or deep tones depending on your accessories. Gold hardware will give this look sophistication and just a hint of sexy for your night out.
Watch our how-to styling guide below to maximize your time together for work, weekend and evening.
Weekend.
Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Coral Crush and Rose Petal, $35 each from Elizabeth Arden counters; Gant blazer, $499, Gant stripe top, $99.95 davidjones.com.au, Nobody jeans, $219 nobody.com.au; Prism Churu espadrilles, $300 prismlondon.com; Deadly Ponies Mr. Mini Robin bag, $575 deadlyponies.com; Nick Campbell Chloe sunglasses in Tortoise, $270 nc-eye.com
Work.
Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Nude and Barely There, $35 each from Elizabeth Arden counters; Gant tailored pants, $249 gant.com; Max Mara shirt, $195 world.maxmara.com; Trenery Tweed Stamp Blouse, $179 trenery.com.au; Coach tote, POA coachaustralia.com; Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps, $845 (02) 8355 5282; Dita sunglasses, $468 dita.com
Evening.
Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Bold Red and Raspberry, $35 each from Elizabeth Arden counters; Rachel Gilbert Maxine top, $550 rachelgilbert.com; by johnny Livia Web Skirt, $200 byjohnny.com.au; Mode Collective ankle strap sandals, $279 themodecollective.com; Mia Italia white leather clutch, $59 miaitalia.com; Amber Sceats lock bangle, $179 ambersceats.com; Colette by Colette Hayman chain bracelet, $9.95 colettehayman.com.au