16 Anything-But-Basic Blazers To Instantly Update Any Outfit

Because dressing for work doesn't have to be boring.

By Emily MacCulloch

Updated October 10, 2018

There's a reason why blazers are such a closet staple: they go with everything, can be dressed up or down and they never go out of style. But sometimes throwing on the same black blazer gets to be a bore. Enter: these fresh spring takes on the wardrobe workhorse. From bold colours to pretty prints, here are 16 anything-but-basic blazers that will freshen up your 9-to-5 wardrobe in a flash.

Blazers Spring 2018

Michel Studio

Printed Blazer, $98, additionelle.com

Forever 21

Contrast Stripe Blazer, $44, forever21.com

Babaton by Aritzia

Demy Blazer, $195, aritzia.com

Aritzia Babaton Striped Demy Blazer, Anything But Basic Blazers

H&M

Blazer, $60, hm.com

H&M Light Blue Blazer, Anything but Basic Blazers

Joe Fresh

Tie-Front Blazer, $39, joefresh.com

Le Château Double Weave Blazer

Double Weave Blazer, $70, lechateau.com

Le Chateau Blue Double Weave Blazer, Anything but Basic Blazers

Uniqlo

Tweed Collarless Blazer, $80, uniqlo.com

Loft Plus

Textured Long Blazer, $161, loft.com

Old Navy

Classic Striped Knit Blazer, $45, oldnavy.ca

Zara

Long Blazer, $149, zara.com

Eloquii

Long Tailored Blazer, $184, eloquii.com

Reitmans

Floral Pattern Blazer, $90, reitmans.com

RW & Co.

Chambray Blazer with Frills, $170, rw-co.com

Simons

Contemporaine Double-Breasted Structured Blazer, $125, simons.ca

Violeta by Mango

Welt Pockets Blazer, $90, mango.com

Smythe

Portrait Neck Blazer, $595, shopsmythe.ca

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