Party blazer: which one to wear as a wedding guest?

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Unlike other cover-ups, such as a bolero or a stole, the blazer can be used again in everyday life, because just as it looks great with a party dress, it also goes well with a pair of jeans.

How to combine the blazer with a party dress? If you want to stand out at the wedding among the most stylish guests, discover all the keys behind this garment below.

What is a blazer

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Unlike a dress jacket, the blazer is characterized by having a more informal cut It is a garment that stands out for its autonomy, since it does not form part of any outfit, which allows you to create multiple combinations with it, whether with dresses, skirts or trousers.

Although the blazer is a garment that was originally masculine and linked to the navy at the beginning of the 19th century, the truth is that nowadays it is one of the most demanded pieces to go to a party.

What to combine a blazer with

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The blazer fits with different types of party dresses. You can wear, for example, a long blazer with a short dress, or a blazer with a long dress. You can also choose a blazer for an evening party, because depending on the model, it can be very elegant.

Lightweight designs are great with a blazer, such as a pleated chiffon empire dress or a printed bambula A-line design. In fact, lingerie styles look great with a blazer, as do midi dresses, slim-fit or loose-fitting, with a slit in the skirt.

Fabrics and colors

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Since the dress is the first thing you choose, then your task will be to find a blazer that harmonizes with that outfit you already have in mind or between your hands. What options are there? The first thing is to identify the season in which the marriage will be, since that will depend on the fabric that fits you more comfortable. For spring/summer you will find blazers made of crepe, linen or chiffon, among others.light fabrics; while, for autumn/winter, the most suitable will be wool or velvet blazers.

The next step is to choose a different color than your dress, although it can be within the same color palette.

Some infallible combinations are a red dress with a black blazer or a black dress with a nude blazer. Of course, you will not only find plain party blazers in the catalogs, but also with bright applications and various prints such as animal print, plaid, stripes and floral motifs, among others. If you want to wear one of them, make sure that your party dress is discreet and in one single color.This way you won't look overloaded.

Two-piece and trousers

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If the party dresses do not convince you, you can always resort to a two-piece suit. For example, pleated midi skirts look great with a blouse and blazer and are ideal for those who are looking for an elegant but casual look. However, if you prefer a fitted skirt, pencil skirts go perfectly with this garment.

In the case of choosing a suit of this type, you will have to combine three colors, plus the color of your shoes. Or you can choose a tone for blazer and shoes, and another for skirt and crop top. The combinations are many.

If you're more of a trouser person, then beyond choosing a tuxedo suit, which already comes with its own jacket, put together your outfit by mixing different pieces. For example, choose a pair of palazzo trousers, a top with rhinestones and finish off your party outfit with a matching blazer.

In which weddings to wear a blazer

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Unless the etiquette is strict and you have to wear a ball gown, all other dress codes allow you to wear a blazer. It will depend on the garments that make up your outfit and the way you combine them. If you are looking for a blazer for a formal evening party, you can wear a blazer with a long party dress. And if the celebration will be casual, even more reason to wear a blazer.you can wear it with a short or midi dress.

And also, if you are looking for a warm garment to attend a wedding in winter, you will always find a blazer to suit you, and you can wear it buttoned, to stylize your figure even more, or open, if you want your dress not to lose prominence.

You can see that there are plenty of reasons to opt for a stylish blazer. A garment that, although it has been present in fashion for many years, more recently burst as a complement for party outfits. A total success and that also reached the bridal fashion catalogs.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.