Editor’s Eye: Blazers

The key to getting dressed with ease is to create a foundation wardrobe of adaptable separates, which all work together to build a capsule collection of go-to, go anywhere looks. Saint and Sofia’s Head of Editorial, Alexandra Fullerton, is here to reveal exactly what these essential items are in our new series, Editor’s Eye.

Right now, the smart jacket is in the spotlight.

Beyond the simple single breasted blazer – which is undoubtedly a classic for good reason – there are multiple silhouettes and shapes of smart jacket. This means you are guaranteed to find the perfect style to suit your body and your personal taste whether you’re looking for the essential black blazer or something more contemporary.

Here, we unpick the options to help you decide your ultimate style.

Whether you choose a sharp, cropped blazer like Astrid, an elegant collarless tweed Asbhy, the Cambridge tailored double breasted blazer or classic Argent, when you’ve found The One, your blazer will become a tried and tested power piece. Slip on your blazer whenever you feel the need to add finesse to any outfit. Right now, when coats feel overly heavy yet it’s too cold to forgo a jacket, the blazer will become your seasonal style saviour. Slick, sharp and eminently chic, these smart casual jackets work perfectly to balance more casual pieces, such as slouchy wide leg trousers or any wash of denim. It’s clear to see why a blazer and jeans (plus a t-shirt, belt and ballet flats) is the fashion pack’s most trusted outfit formula. This clever combination ensures you always look polished yet never appear overstyle

Astrid Cropped Blazer – Navy

Astrid is a modern update on the traditional single breasted style, with a contemporary cropped hemline which works particularly well for petite women. It sits perfectly with high-waisted trousers, skirts and jeans, while you can make a feature of the elegant V-neckline if you echo the shape with your choice of top or T-shirt below. In navy, herringbone brown or black there’s a colour option to carry you through for every season.

Argent Blazer – Cream

Argent: The ultimate smart casual jacket works for all occasions and is the epitome of tradition with a twist. The Argent blazer in cream is a fresh choice that suits sunnier days, even if they’re not yet properly warm (although we’re keeping everything crossed.) A trick for choosing the best underlayer for any jacket is to always choose a shade lighter than your top layer. This keeps your whole outfit balanced and it’s the stylist’s shortcut to effortless chic. Definitely a tip to keep in mind for days when you can’t decide what to wear.

Ashby Jacket – Mint

If you have a smarter occasion in the diary, a trophy jacket is the smartest choice to help define your look. Call off the search; the Ashby jacket will fulfill even the most formal dressing dilemmas. In pink, mint, cream, navy and maroon there’s a shade to suit every skin-tone while the button-through silhouette finishes in an elegant collarless shape that frames your face. While the sophisticated boucle fabric gives this jacket a luxurious finish, the frayed trims add an edge which gives this jacket a contemporary twist.

Cambridge Blazer Crepe – Black

A timeless take on tradition, the Cambridge blazer is an effortlessly chic double-breasted shape, crafted from a soft crepe fabric that’s tactile yet durable. It creates a contemporary take on the trouser suit, when paired with the matching Cambridge trousers, and which allows you freedom to style up with heels and a shirt, or down with trainers and a t-shirt, depending on your destination.