A reader asked: ” I frequently see you mention “lightweight tweed” for summer, but I’m not sure I actually know what that means. Can light/bright colours bring an otherwise heavier weighted tweed into the summer months?”
The Best Blazer Separates for Women
The stand-alone blazer is a stylish and polished look... and there are so many variations! This page collects our discussions on statement blazers -- if you're looking for specific products, these links might be helpful:
- sweater blazers
- splurgey statement blazers
- lightweight blazers
- white blazers
- black blazers
- boyfriend blazers
- Chanel-type jackets
- festive blazers
- tweed blazers
And some of our general favorites (affiliate links):

Some of our favorite blazers to wear as separates in 2023 (all come in black): one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also) (also check out our roundups of sweater blazers and statement blazers!)
The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
How To Buy Quality Pieces Without Looking Old
A reader wondered if she was too “young” to buy quality workwear like Armani, St. John, and Chanel…
What to Wear to a Big Meeting at a Casual Office
A reader working in a start-up wondered what to wear to a board meeting, but it raises the broader question: what to wear to a big meeting in a very casual office?
Machine-Washable Blazers
Update: We recognized how difficult it was for the readers to find machine-washable blazers, dresses, pants and more, so we started a whole series on machine washable workwear on our sister blog for working moms. We’ve also done a roundup of the best general brands for washable workwear. Washable blazers: are they worth buying to … Read More about Machine-Washable Blazers
The Hunt: Linen Blazers
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Linen Blazers
The Hunt: Summer Blazers
2020 Update: Check out our latest discussion on summer blazers. Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In … Read More about The Hunt: Summer Blazers
What to Wear with a White Blazer
Today’s reader mail comes from someone curious about what to wear with a white blazer for work… I heard that white blazers are very versatile for work, so I purchased one from Banana Republic: Women: White blazer – White But I was having trouble matching it up with other clothes (shirts, pants, skirts), because it’s … Read More about What to Wear with a White Blazer
The Hunt: The Perfect Black Blazer
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: The Perfect Black Blazer