What Should You Wear Under a Blazer to Look Stunning?
A men's leather blazer is the perfect middle ground between formal and casual and it sits at the heart of modern Australian style. Whether you're heading to a Melbourne rooftop bar, a Sydney business lunch, or a Brisbane weekend brunch, a leather blazer gives you that effortlessly sharp Australian fashion edge. If you are wondering what to wear under your blazer, here are several ways to style one. The best part is how easily you can dress it up for a formal setting or dress it down with jeans for a relaxed look.
How to Wear a Blazer with Jeans?
Dark-wash jeans pair well with blazers; you can combine them with a turtleneck during the cooler Australian winter months to look dressier. For a more casual style perfect for the Australian summer and spring you can wear it with a cotton t-shirt and light-wash jeans. Avoid ripped jeans at any cost, as it will look like a complete mismatch.
8 Ways You Can Style a Leather Blazer
1. Blue Blazer with Grey Trousers
Unlike a suit, your trousers do not need to be the same colour as the coat. To keep your style more elevated, wear your navy blazer with grey trousers and a white shirt. The style is perfect for parties and special occasions and works beautifully for Australian cocktail events, race days, and smart evenings out.
2. Sky Blue Shirt Under a Blazer
Chinos replace the formal grey trousers, and a light blue shirt comes in place of a white shirt. This style is more towards the casual side ideal for Australian weekend brunches, rooftop gatherings, and after-work drinks. You can also go with the combo of a V-neck or round-neck t-shirt to look more stylish.
3. Brown Blazer with Navy Jeans and White Shirt
Dress down even further by replacing the chinos with slim-fit jeans. The shirt remains the same while the blazer is more of an earthy tone perfect for a relaxed Australian day look, whether you're exploring the city or heading to a casual lunch.
4. Cotton T-Shirt and Charcoal Blazer
Look sharp while commuting by wearing a blazer over your casual outfit a go-to combination for Australian professionals navigating smart-casual dress codes. A solid cotton red t-shirt, or a charcoal t-shirt, light-wash denim, and a pair of leather shoes will look ideal with this combination.
5. Brown Blazer with Printed Shirt
Experiment with your style by trying different prints such as polka dots, floral, checks, and stripes a bold look that fits perfectly into Australia's vibrant street fashion scene. Make sure your blazer is a solid colour if you're going to wear it with this kind of shirt.
6. Maroon Blazer over Black T-shirt and Jeans
Most of the styles above are based on versatile combinations; this one is quite the opposite, but in a good way. Drop jaws by wearing your maroon blazer with a black tee and jeans you're party-ready for any Australian night out, from Melbourne's laneways to Sydney's harbour bars.
7. Black Turtleneck Under a Check Blazer
Turtlenecks are an excellent winter layer for Australian winters in Melbourne, Canberra, and Tasmania plus they look quite preppy when worn under a blazer. You can complete the look with plain navy-blue jeans and a pair of tassel loafers.
8. All Black Look with a Leather Blazer
The blazer is our favourite on this list it has the most luxurious appeal, yet it's casual. A wardrobe staple in Australian fashion, the all-black leather blazer look transitions effortlessly from Sydney boardrooms to Melbourne evening events. Wear it with a button-up shirt and black trousers for a formal look, or wear it with black jeans to look more casual.
