It’s official: Spring is here and it’s time to start transitioning that wardrobe of yours into the warmer weather season. That is, if you haven’t already begun stocking up on those floral dresses, T-shirts, and lighter-weight outerwear. One spring outfit staple you should make sure to have in rotation? A blazer. Next to leather jackets, the perfect pair of jeans, and a trench coat (to name a few), blazers are a spring essential that will never go out of style. Not to mention that it’s also your work-to-weekend outfit savior when it comes to that extra something that will pull nearly any outfit together and make you look elegantly polished—from suits and skirts at the office to slouchy jeans and printed dresses on the weekends.
While we’ve already begun dreaming of our off-duty looks (because, who doesn’t yearn for the days of sundresses and sandals?), it’s our office-appropriate looks that really need a bit of a seasonal facelift. Lucky for us, the street-style stars at Fashion Week have already begun wearing the blazer in ways that make us want to stock up—immediately. And it has to be said that after looking to them for outfit inspiration, we’re having a hard time envisioning springtime looks that don’t involve the spring wardrobe essential.
Over a Floral Midi Dress
Whether you’re heading to the office or a date night (or maybe both!), look to Andreea Panciuc, who tops her springtime floral midi dress with a tailored black blazer. Layer the look over a bodysuit on colder days, and take off the underlayer as the weather warms.
With a Leather Skirt
Try a leather skirt (of any length!) and a white button-down shirt, belted at the waist, like Blair Eadie. This spring, top the look with a classic navy blazer when headed to work.
