How to Wear a Blazer With Shorts
I’m that woman who struggles to wear very sporty looks and takes every opportunity to dress up. That’s partly why wearing shorts is a challenge for me. When a reader pointed out that these shorts aren’t much different than wearing a skirt (except for the slip) I decided to play with the look and settled on a blazer and shorts outfit. My round straw bag is a vintage Kate Spade and I have never seen one even close to it.
Today, I’m dressing up these long white shorts that I styled casually here, with a blazer and some metallic flats. It’s a look that could take you out to dinner, a graduation, a baby, or a wedding shower.
This long linen blazer is the most gorgeous shade of aqua. It comes in misses, petite, plus, and plus petite sizes 2-18. I’m wearing a 6 regular and think it runs true to size.
The jacket sleeves are the right length for me but I scrunched them up to add a bit of balance with the shorts. A bracelet might have been nice but it bordered on overkill so I left my legs and forearms bare. The short column of white under the blazer feels more put together than if I had three colors in this outfit.
I chose a shoe that could elevate this outfit and still be comfy so I opted for metallic ballet flats. I love a great metallic shoe or bag because they’re a universal neutral. They’re a bit dressy but not too much because the style is so simple.
These ballet flats were rated one of the comfiest by Travel & Leisure and I have to agree. They come in 14 colors and prints in narrow, medium, and wide widths size 2-14. Their working drawstring means you can adjust the fit according to your foot. I loosen the left one to better accommodate my bunion. They’re very soft Italian leather that molds to your foot.
Style Tip- I wear all new shoes around the house for several hours to loosen them up and check for sore spots. If they’re a smidge snug, I spray the insides with this shoe stretch and wear thin cotton socks while they loosen up.
METALLIC BALLET FLATS
I went with simple silver earrings and a chain necklace ( I added the coin) because it feels more casual than gold. If you remove the blazer and swapped the flats for white tennies, you’d have a simple tee and shorts for running errands.
Have you worn a blazer with shorts?
Thanks for reading ladies and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
I wear walking shorts and blazers all the time. I typically pair them with cute loafers or fisherman’s sandals. I receive tons of compliments because it is not a look you see that often these days. I’m 62 and travel a lot, this is so much more comfortable than a skirt or slacks yet still looks polished. My favorites are DB breasted black blazer and gray shorts; Navy DB blazer and Ivory shorts; or White DB blazer and navy shorts. I love Veronica Beard Blazers with tailored shorts.
If you have the right place to go in this outfit I think it would look good.
Plenty of big buildings in Southern climates have the A/C going full blast and if you’re someplace with a vent blowing right over you, as often happens to me, you’ll like the blazer.
I like the comparison of long shorts to a skirt. So if you’d put a sweater or a blazer over your favorite twill straight skirt you could just as well be putting it over these shorts.
Absolutely perfect outfit with the right proportions and the colours make you sparkle! I don’t know what season those colours match, but they certainly are the best on you, Jennifer.
In southwestern Ontario we get some hot days but there are lots of cool ones too and most nights cool off. I was just saying I haven’t worn blazers for ages due to COVID and I’d love to wear them again, so I’m digging out the less business- like ones and styling them with jeans, skorts and shorts. Thanks for the inspiration. You look great as always.
I hope the dental work is over soon.
I have found the skorts at Talbots are a good length. I’m 5’2 and wear the regular size for the length instead of my usual petite. This is a great look on you and the color is beautiful!
I’d either be too hot or too cold in this outfit— goose bumps on my knees or a heat rash on my face. You look lovely, but it would never work for me.
This outfit looks great on you, but I dress very casually. I live near you and with our hot weather from May-October, I wouldn’t be able to wear a blazer. I find the blogs I read have clothing that is often too warm for 100 degree weather. I love your style!
I find Erika’s comment similar to my own thoughts. I love the look with the blazer, and since moving to Miami, I have been adding knee length shorts to my wardrobe (also viewing them in same sense as a skirt). What I continue to struggle with is how to get that polished, pulled-together look without layering. I’m a midwest native so until temps drop below 70, I’d have to pass on the blazer. Layering seems to be the usual suggestion for completing a look given from the blogs, so if anyone has other suggestions, please shout them out!
Accessories are one of the best ways. Earrings and bracelets are cooler than necklaces. Try a metallic bag and/or sandal. Remember to try belts and possibly a small scarf tied on the handle if you’re purse. These little details work wonders to look polished.
Love the blazer with the shorts.
Takes me back a few years ago when I had a calico print blazer and short suit.
I loved that outfit. It was so vestal. Just classy enough to ware for dinner, work or whatever.
The Kate Spade bag would have looked perfect with my retro outfit.
Love the bag, shoes and whole outfit
I can’t quite reconcile myself to dressy on top and beach on the bottom. I think it’s another of those mother-in-my-head voices that will not stop talking!
I think it depends on where you live. Certainly you could wear this look to any restaurant on the Coast. They are used to tourists walking in and out in shorts so it would like nice. We have casinos here that have entertainment as in circus shows, big name acts, comedians. So, wearing this outfit to a show would be fine. It’s too hot to keep the jacket on outside however.