How To Pick A Blazer

A form-fitting feminine jacket can take your outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Celebrity Fashion Expert Jess Zaino gives you tips on what to look for in a jacket or blazer and explains how these versatile wardrobe pieces can transition from day to night.

Step 1:
Wardrobe Basics
There are ten wardrobe basics every woman must own - great-fitting, dark-rinse jeans, a white oxford, fitted t-shirts, khaki pants, a high-quality sweater, a well-tailored suit, an overcoat, a little, black dress, black pumps, and a pair of sneakers. These pieces comprise the foundation of your wardrobe and can competently outfit you for most occasions. But there's so much more to fashion than the basics. Here's how to spice up your look with a jacket.
Step 2:
Jacket Details
A form-fitting feminine jacket can take your outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Look for jackets that nip at the waist to slenderize your silhouette. You can never go wrong with a Chanel-inspired blazer. Details like oversized-buttons, colorful lining, fun tweeds, trims and/or contrasting stitching make these pieces stand out.
Step 3:
Putting It All Together
The right jacket can take you from day to night. Pair a bold, little coat with basic, black trousers, a fitted oxford, and pearls for the office. Then leave switch out those trousers for a pair of dark-rinse, bootcut jeans and swap your pumps for some sassy high-heeled sandals and your ready for a night out.