Consider an expertly tailored blazer the bookend to a basic outfit, framing it with deliberate structure, formality and aesthetic interest with little to no effort. In other words, it’s the pinnacle of finishing touches as far as your wardrobe is concerned. 

Blazer silhouette trends have come and gone but if the current offering is any indication, it’s that you can’t go wrong. From super structured with slim lapels and a lightly nipped-in waist to oversized, double-breasted with padded shoulders, the rules on how to style your blazer are as relaxed as they come. Worn over shirts, t-shirts, cashmere knits and even dresses, it’s unanimous among the FQ editors that a well-rounded capsule wardrobe would be remiss without one. 

Below, we share some of our favourite blazers on our wishlists (if we haven’t snapped them up ourselves already):