Snappy Summer Blazers

Add this to your list of summer staples: the blazer, an always reputable office essential that requires a little update when temps rise. For the summer blazer, while still crisp and smart, is decidedly less stuffy than its year-round counterpart. It's got a relaxed vibe that resonates with the season - so much so that you may even want to wear it off the clock.

This Tinley Road Bleecker Blazer ($79) is exemplary for that reason: it's available in a multitude of bright colors, and it's so chic that it looks right at home with everything from your conservative pencil skirts to your sexiest skinny jeans.

A cropped cut, an unexpected shade of melon and a relaxed silhouette make this BB Dakota Twill Blazer ($59.99) a summer favorite! Throw it on over your basics to bring them to life or pair it with a contrasting pencil skirt with a bold print for a look that spells warm weather perfection.

Shelve your blacks and browns in favor of lighter neutrals come summer. The pale taupe on Gibson's Linen One-Button Blazer ($88) is so versatile - and be sure to fold up the sleeves to allow a hint of the matching lining to show! In four colors.

Contrasting trim adds such a striking element to any topper. On this Pim + Larkin Piper Blazer ($69), it's the dark piping detail that really sets it apart from the rest. Perfect to throw on over even the most casual ensembles, it has the ability to instantly pull together any look.

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