35 casual blazer outfits for guys.

Published by Chuck Boylan on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022

Can you rock your classy and crisp suit jacket or blazer casually? Without the matching pants and without of course that, well, obnoxious necktie? Absolutely yes. A blazer can be a part of a less formal, less smart, and more casual outfit. Like smart casual suits without ties, a blazer with pants or jeans can make you look great without looking too formal. A relaxed and refined look is what you get when you nail the blazer look in a casual way. If you are a blazer/suit jacket fan and are looking for stylish ways to rock one without a necktie then you are at the right place. Before moving forward with our collection of casual blazer outfits for men, let’s have a look at some basics of styling a blazer casually.

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How to style a blazer casually?

What actually is a blazer?:

A blazer is a semi-formal suit jacket with less structured tailoring. Like a formal suit jacket, a blazer has lapels, which can be notched, peaked, or shawl collar lapels and vents at the back side of the hem. A sport jacket is an even more informal and less structured version of a suit jacket.

Some history of blazers:

The story of a blazer dates back to the early 19th century, and it’s often related to the popularity of outdoor sports culture in British universities during that period. The rowing team of the Lady Margaret Boat Club of Saint John’s School at Cambridge University used a sports jacket in striking red color during the 1820s. Because of the bright red color of this jacket, it was called a blazer. The sartorial term” blazer” now refers to a semi-formal suit jacket manufactured as a unit, a standalone piece, not with a matching pair of pants.

Cut, quality, fit, and fabric:

Several fits, styles, and types are available for blazers, if you intend to use a blazer for formal and semi-formal outfits, you should opt for a crisp, well-structured blazer that fits you just right. A formal blazer shouldn’t be too close-fitting and short in length. For a casual look, you can choose a blazer that is close fitting and may be shorter in length, covering your belt and pants pockets opening. A casual blazer is often in solid hues, but it can also be patterned, which means it can be plaid or checkered.

Creating a smart casual look with a blazer:

All you have to do is, drop the necktie and use button-down shirts that look good without a tie. A crisp button-down, a tee, a mock neck, or a polo shirt, any one of these shirts can be used with a stylish blazer. Layer a hoodie in neutral shades under your blazer and use a matching pair of shoes (for example pair white sneakers with a white fleece hoodie) for an off-duty outfit with a blazer.

A suit without a tie look is a similar smart casual look (with a suit), but a smart casual look with a blazer is slightly different, as you will not be using a matching pair of pants. Here’s what you can use with a blazer for a casual look.

Shirts: When using a button-down, keep it tonal with the blazer for a balanced finish. Keep them in different shades of the same color. A plaid or checkered blazer would look great with a tonal button-down. A black t-shirt with a black blazer would look stylish on everyone, and when using a patterned blazer, opt for a shirt in a solid color that is represented in the blazer pattern too. A white tee will look effortlessly cool with a patterned (plaid or checkered blazer) with white lining. If you want your blazer to be the center of attention, use a shirt that matches your pants, and keep them in the same hues or in different shades of the same color. For a smarter look with a blazer, use a polo shirt or a mock neck in neutral tones, you can either keep it tonal with the blazer or otherwise with pants and shoes, either way, you win.

Bottoms: A casual look with a blazer is achievable with any pair of pants or jeans under the sun. Jeans with a blazer look is a timeless look, chinos, trousers, and blazers work together like a winning team. Can you wear shorts with blazers? Yes, you can, especially when you are using a blazer in bolder patterns, like a floral print blazer. Are there any pants that you should avoid pairing with a blazer? Yes, a pair of sweatpants, track pants, and probably super skinny jeans, these bottoms are off the table, for casual blazer outfits unless some fashion revolution happens.

Shoes: For a blazer outfit, you can use any pair of leather shoes, Chelsea boots, loafers, and white sneakers, you should use boots that match your outfit. When layering a white tee, turtleneck, or polo shirt under a blazer go for a pair of minimalist white sneakers, you can’t possibly go wrong with this. Leather or suede Chelsea boots in any color will work best with a casual blazer outfit when you color-coordinate them with either your tops or bottoms.