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The 15 Best Casual Blazers to Elevate Your Everyday Look

Here's to the hoodie's snazzy older brother.

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Okay, I’ll be the one to voice the question that we’ve all thought before: Is he actually fashionable, or is he just wearing a blazer? The fact that this question can even be asked points to a truth that this style editor holds gospel: Blazers can elevate any look.

Think of all the times you’ve had on, say, a T-shirt and jeans. A leather jacket might make you ready for a night of pubs and clubs, but a blazer? You’d be better off on your way to an office party, or meeting your partner’s mother for the first time, or a vaguely formal situation that requires you to use differentiated silverware for each course of your meal. A blazer is the indisputable signifier of sophistication—you can be classy without having a blazer on, but you can’t have a blazer on without being classy.

The blazer is like the perfect middle child: younger brother to the tuxedo jacket, and older, wiser role model to the hoodie. Everyone loves a blazer, including jeans and slacks. And while I’m singing blazers’ praises (praizers, if you will), let me be very clear—a blazer (while still being a tool of finer style) can certainly be casual, and often, the best ones I find are. Whatever your personal style is, it won’t be complete without a blazer. We’ve rounded up 15 of the best ones on the market for you below. Let’s keep it casual, baby.

best lightweight casual blazer

J.Crew Garment-Dyed Cotton-Linen Chino Suit Jacket

Garment-Dyed Cotton-Linen Chino Suit Jacket
best lightweight casual blazer

J.Crew Garment-Dyed Cotton-Linen Chino Suit Jacket

$178 at J Crew

This cotton-and-linen number is perfect for summer—and every other season, too.

sleekest casual blazer

Ministry of Supply Previous Generation Kinetic Blazer

Previous Generation Kinetic Blazer
sleekest casual blazer

Ministry of Supply Previous Generation Kinetic Blazer

Smart, sharp, and stretchy.

best versatile casual blazer

Uniqlo AirSense Jacket

AirSense Jacket
best versatile casual blazer

Uniqlo AirSense Jacket

Light as air, cool as ice. You can certainly dress this blazer up with some dress pants and loafers, but honestly, jeans and sneakers look just as good.

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best performance casual blazer

Lululemon Venture Blazer

Venture Blazer
best performance casual blazer

Lululemon Venture Blazer

Lululemon has the ultimate blazer that says "Don't overthink it." The classic silhouette and structure is there, but the breezy material and relaxed shoulders keep things casual.

smartest casual blazer

Rag & Bone 365 Paper Cotton Blazer

365 Paper Cotton Blazer
smartest casual blazer

Rag & Bone 365 Paper Cotton Blazer

Throw this blazer atop a graphic tee or plain white tank top, and you're golden. No button-down required.

best wool casual blazer

Cos Wool Blazer

Wool Blazer
best wool casual blazer

Cos Wool Blazer

Now 60% Off

A wool blazer is admittedly a little more dressy than, say, cotton or linen, but with sleek lapels and a relaxed silhouette, Cos doesn't overdo it on the elegance.

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best everyday casual blazer

Abercrombie & Fitch Classic Blazer

Classic Blazer
best everyday casual blazer

Abercrombie & Fitch Classic Blazer

Abercrombie is a go-to on all things chill yet preppy. This blazer perfectly encapsulates both ends of that spectrum.

best linen casual blazer

Quince 100% European Linen Blazer

100% European Linen Blazer
best linen casual blazer

Quince 100% European Linen Blazer

A linen blazer is a closet staple, but you don't have to spend a pretty penny to get one. Quince's is relaxed and effortlessly cool.

best minimalist casual blazer

Banana Republic Modern Classic Plain Weave Suit Jacket

Modern Classic Plain Weave Suit Jacket
best minimalist casual blazer

Banana Republic Modern Classic Plain Weave Suit Jacket

Now 40% Off

From Banana Republic, a contemporary blazer that looks dope as hell with some denim pants.

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best sophisticated casual blazer

Everlane Performance Chino Blazer

Performance Chino Blazer
best sophisticated casual blazer

Everlane Performance Chino Blazer

The sleek lapels and quick-drying cotton make this blazer a perfect pick for everyday wear, whether you're commuting to the office or just want to look your best at the grocery store.

best corduroy casual blazer

Officine Générale Cotton-Blend Corduroy Blazer

Cotton-Blend Corduroy Blazer
best corduroy casual blazer

Officine Générale Cotton-Blend Corduroy Blazer

A corduroy blazer is one of the best ways to take the tailored style down just a notch. With chinos or jeans, this olive green style is a fall staple.

stretchiest casual blazer

Wills All Seasons Stretch Wool Blazer

All Seasons Stretch Wool Blazer
stretchiest casual blazer

Wills All Seasons Stretch Wool Blazer

Now 35% Off

Relaxed, stretchy, and slightly oversized, this unstructured blazer is one you can bring with you wherever life takes you—it'll adapt to just about any environment.

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best plaid casual blazer

Bonobos Jetsetter Unconstructed Italian Wool Blazer

Jetsetter Unconstructed Italian Wool Blazer
best plaid casual blazer

Bonobos Jetsetter Unconstructed Italian Wool Blazer

A chicly printed blazer and some dark-wash jeans is never, ever a bad idea.

softest casual blazer

Bugatchi Double-Faced Knit Blazer

Double-Faced Knit Blazer
softest casual blazer

Bugatchi Double-Faced Knit Blazer

A stretchy knit style that makes even the simplest of outfits look that much better.

best super-relaxed casual blazer

Mr P. Garment-Dyed Cotton-Twill Blazer

Garment-Dyed Cotton-Twill Blazer
best super-relaxed casual blazer

Mr P. Garment-Dyed Cotton-Twill Blazer

Nothing says "casual" like twill—especially when that twill is unstructured, relaxed, and has ample pocket space.

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