We’ve reached that point in the summer: the days are hotter, our internships are halfway over, and we realize we’ve completely exhausted our supply of work-appropriate clothes. (If I have to dry clean my go-to black blazer one more time, the dry cleaners might actually laugh at me!) What we all need is a little work wardrobe pick-me-up – and what better item to do the trick than the blazer? Give your office outfits a fresh spin with one of these fun, summer-weight blazers on top. And blazers never go out of style, so you can keep wearing them when your job ends! Here are Her Campus’s 20 favorite summer blazers, for your shopping pleasure:
Under $35
Short and Sweet
This slightly cropped number would look super flattering paired with a high-waisted skirt. And how could you not love wearing white eyelet in the summer?
Cropped Lace Blazer Forever 21 $24.80
Glamazon
Go glam in this retro-chic pink blazer. Wear it with white pants to the office, and put on your biggest gold hoop earrings when you go out for post-work drinks.
Winning Qualities Blazer ModCloth $28.99
Calm and Collected
If you hate the restricting feeling of wearing a stiff blazer, look no further. This relaxed linen blazer gives you some breathing room, but is still totally hip!
Linen Blend Career Jacket Forever 21 $29.90
Basic Beauty
If you want a simple blazer, try this navy number. The longer length of the jacket and ruched sleeves are nice touches.
Dark Blue Linen Blazer Charlotte Russe $34.99
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Under $60
The Goddess
This relaxed take on the blazer is an uber-cool option if you work in a more casual office environment. Throw it over your sundress or your pencil skirt for insta-chic!
Kimchi Blue Cutaway Cardigan Jacket Urban Outfitters $58
Always Edgy
This jacket would only fly in a cool, creative work environment. But if that sounds like your office – and you want to channel your inner urban cool girl – this jacket is a must-purchase. (Full disclosure: it’s on my wish list!)
On Point Linen Jacket Nasty Gal $58
Comfort Queen
This sweater-cum-blazer is the epitome of comfort. Yes, there are work-appropriate clothes that can feel like a cozy old sweatshirt (or at least, close enough)!
Caslon Knit Blazer Nordstrom $58
Little Black Blazer
This is a black blazer that stands above the rest, thanks to a cool notched collar and ruched three-quarter length sleeves. Wear it with, well, just about anything!
Frenchi Flip Collar Blazer Nordstrom $59
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Under $100
Pretty in Peach
A boyfriend-style blazer in girly peach? Sounds to me like the perfect combination of boyish and feminine. Try it with a white pencil skirt.
Beach Club Blazer Nasty Gal $68
Bicoastal
Here’s a jacket that you can wear pretty much anywhere, anytime, from L.A. to NYC! Yes, it’s that versatile. Every girl should own a blazer like this – it’s a style that’s classic and young at the same time.
Boyfriend Blazer Fred Flare $68
Trendsetter
Stand out in this cool cropped jacket – I’m a big fan of the unexpected color and shape! Wear with your black pencil skirt and add some gold jewelry.
Rust Cutout Collarless Crop Blazer Topshop £50 ($80 U.S.)
Smart Sophisticate
With a slight taper at the waist and a cutaway hem, this blazer is made to be flattering! The soft gray color also goes with pretty much anything – black, navy, you name it.
Drapey Blazer Gap $88.20
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Under $150
Crazy for Stripes
This boxy blazer is totally retro and totally contemporary at the same time. Wear it exactly as the model does here. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
BCBG Natalie Striped Ottoman Jacket Polyvore $113
Sweet Summertime
Blazers don’t get much prettier than this! This beautiful gray eyelet jacket is the perfect summer work staple – and you’ll want to wear it on weekends, too.
Schoolboy Blazer (in Eyelet) J.Crew $118
Blazer Blues
I can’t get enough of this classic chambray blazer. Try it over a navy dress with a pair of wedges.
Textured Chambray Blazer Anthropologie $118
The Prepster
Relive your prep school days in this baby blue seersucker blazer. Make it work-appropriate with a white button-down underneath.
Callough Seersucker Jacket Rugby Ralph Lauren $129.99
Safari Ready
Try the safari trend in this loose-fitting blazer. The three-quarter sleeves basically demand that you wear it with a stack of chunky bangles on your wrist.
Shrunken Grace Blazer Sanctuary $130
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Under $200
Khaki Classic
Khaki-colored blazers run the risk of looking dated, or even worse – cheap! This modern, well-designed version will keep you looking both current and classic.
The Academy Cotton-Twill Blazer Current/Elliott $162.40
All Tied Up
Is there anything better than a summer blazer with flirty ribbon bow-tie? Actually, yes – the fabric of the jacket has subtle gold flecks in it. Talk about a winning combination of girly and glam.
Goldmine Blazer Madewell $165
Updated Pinstripe
This linen blazer has very fine pinstripes – can you tell? It’s a clever take on the classic pinstripe blazer in a cool, unexpected color that goes well with a lot of things.
Dappa Donatella Blazer French Connection $178