How To Wear A Velvet Blazer - Blazers For Women

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Some ladies have lucky undies. Others have go-to pumps that are imbued with good karma. Us? Well, our personal fashion talisman is a velvet blazer — perfectly tailored, black as midnight, with luxe details that convey an androgynous edge.

If you don't own one already, you need to remedy that immediately. Classically chic and ultra-versatile, our favorite jacket can transition from your work wardrobe, paired with a pretty blouse and a pencil skirt, to your after-hours agenda, topping off slick pants and statement heels for a hot date. Don't believe us? No big deal. We've got a trio of awesome outfits that should prove our case. And yes, we're feeling pretty lucky right about now.

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Date Night
Given its ultra-touchable nature, velvet is a perfect choice for a hot date. To give it some downtown edge, we added printed trousers and a pop of neon. Glamorous, lion-head earrings, sleek heels, and a structured clutch finish off the look.

Clockwise from the top left:
H&M Pants, $39.95, available at H&M; Nicole Romano Lion Head Earrings, $300, available at Charm & Chain; Vince Camuto One Button Velvet Blazer, $89.99, available at Vince Camuto; Alexander Wang Double-Faced Stretch-Jersey Peplum Top, $625, available at Net-A-Porter; New Look Celia Leopard Clutch, $22.85, available at ASOS; Gomax Colantha 01 Heels, $59, available at Piperlime.

Going Out
Got a ladies' night out on the books? Skip the standard jewel tones and opt for a splash of icy pastel instead. A pretty blush top pairs beautifully with the lush jacket, and coated jeans keep it all from being too girly. Add a statement bracelet, a go-anywhere clutch, and towering booties to wrap it up.

Clockwise from the top left: strong>Reiss Daphne Shirt, $132, available at Reiss; Bauble Bar Gold Aragon Cuff, $32, available at Bauble Bar; Vince Camuto One Button Velvet Blazer, $89.99, available at Vince Camuto; AllSaints Petrel Brodie Jeans, $158, available at AllSaints; Steve Madden Stylarr Clutch, $78, available at Nordstrom; Massimo Dutti Platform Ankle Boots, $145, available at Massimo Dutti.

At The Office
Swap out your everyday knit cardigan or wool jacket for a velvet blazer, and you'll get an instant style boost. Use it to temper a bold, printed top and fire-engine-red skirt for your 9-to-5, and polish it off with tall, black boots and cobalt-blue carryall.

Clockwise from left: ALDO Wiegel Boot, $100, available at ALDO; Mango Scarf Print Blouse, $49.99, available at Mango; Vince Camuto One Button Velvet Blazer, $89.99, available at Vince Camuto; Fortune Favors the Brave Arrow Chain Collar Necklace, $345, available at Shopbop; Jonathan Saunders Magda Mesh Knit Skirt, $675, available at Matches; Coach Legacy Large Duffle, $398, available at Coach.