When it comes to blazers and jackets, we tend to veer towards the safe side. It is, after all, a staple that serves multiple functions. Perhaps most importantly, it is to be worn in formal settings.
In order to project reason and stability, we eschew colours that might signify otherwise.
That leaves us hanging on to the browns, blues and blacks.
While they do prove to be invaluable for important meetings and interviews, they also leave little room for whimsy in the ensemble.
To restore that touch of individuality, look to the unconventionally coloured jackets and blazers.
Having a couple of these options may just spark your creativity for not only your next outfit options, but also your daily endeavours.
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To gently go into this dressing method, look to Tod’s Spring/Summer 2027, where a terracotta bomber jacket joins the fray of tones inspired by the Mediterranean.
A balance between the bright and the neutral, the Brera Bomber features one of the brand’s proudest material advancements yet: the Pashmy project.
The material is engineered to be ultra-thin while still maintaining the integrity one expects out of the hide. Add to this the practicality the silhouette offers, and you have a no-brainer daily driver.
For an even lighter take on the style inspiration, Dior has included this dreamy number in its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection – the White Dior Secret Garden Silk Organza single-breasted jacket.
Peppered across the silk material is the Dior Secret Garden motif, which marries vintage, romantic florals with modern sartorial codes that elevate the outfit without unwarranted extravagance, adding just the right amount of pizazz.
For a bolder tonal option, you may want to look into Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which features an array of jackets with flattering cuts that seamlessly blend into your professional wardrobe.
The hot red colourway gives you the alternative to take the office-friendly look into an evening of play without the need for a total outfit change.
A simple shoe swap and a smattering of well-thought-out accessories will be just what you need to take this from day to night.
There is a time and place to go full-on preppy with your outfit, and that’s when you pull out the Louis Vuitton Monogram Preppy Blazer.
Crafted in the light-as-air silk twill, this iteration sees the garment dressed in a gentle seasonal hue that still keeps an air of decorum through its uniform-like construction.
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There’s also an additional element to consider, and that is subtle embellishments.
Sandro’s sequin-stripe tailored jacket is the perfect example of that notion in action.
Between the dazzling micro-flashes from the sequins and the calming sky blue hue, the blazer playfully blurs the line between the formal and the fun.
A final colour for your consideration? Yellow, the shade of joy.
Though many tend to shy away from the colour, the right tone can do wonders.
Take this wool-linen blazer from Versace, for instance.
On paper, it should come across as intimidating, but once it’s incorporated into the whole ensemble, the colour softens.
When done right and with a considered colour pairing, an unconventional colour truly makes up the entire outfit without taking away from it.
