The 22 Best Blazer Dresses for Work or Parties

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Zara Blazer Dress

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Zara Blazer Dress

It's not quite a wrap dress, and it's not quite a blazer. This in-between iteration is the best of both worlds.

Keep It Formal

Theory Blazer Dress in Good Wool

Keep It Formal

Theory Blazer Dress in Good Wool

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Sometimes, the best option is simple, sleek, and black. But don’t write the combination off as boring. This tailored, double-breasted style demands a look at the details.

Harvard Law Grad Approved

Rotate Birger Christensen Double-Breasted Bouclé Dress

Harvard Law Grad Approved

Rotate Birger Christensen Double-Breasted Bouclé Dress

Calling all Elle Woods enthusiasts! We absolutely need another Legally Blonde movie just to see Reese Witherspoon's character in this playful pink bouclé blazer dress, no?

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For the Future Bride

Nana Jacqueline Quin Blazer Dress

For the Future Bride

Nana Jacqueline Quin Blazer Dress

If you’re looking for a new night-out staple or even a flirty rehearsal dinner dress, this style has the power to be as polished as you want it to be.

Boss Behavior

M.M.Lafleur The Gwynne Dress

Boss Behavior

M.M.Lafleur The Gwynne Dress

Not all blazer dresses may feel well suited to your office — especially if you’re somewhere that leans more formal. The mid-thigh hemline and streamlined look of this blazer dress, though, certainly feels more reasonable for on the clock.

Isn't She Sweet

Staud Hue Blazer

Isn't She Sweet

Staud Hue Blazer

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Who doesn’t love candy? This lollipop-hued blazer dress is saccharine in all the right ways.

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Velvet Crush

11 Honoré Laura Blazer Dress

Velvet Crush

11 Honoré Laura Blazer Dress

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There's something mildly equestrian about this double-breasted velvet style, but it's not just for horse girls. You can easily wear this to the races—or not.

For the Laid-Back Dresser

Acler Woodbine Draped Satin Mini Wrap Dress

For the Laid-Back Dresser

Acler Woodbine Draped Satin Mini Wrap Dress

Sharp tailoring not for you? The draped cut of this pale-hued blazer dress has a laid-back but luxe feel.

Skip the Collar

A.L.C. Iris Tailored Mini Dress

Skip the Collar

A.L.C. Iris Tailored Mini Dress

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"The allure of the blazer dress lies in its effortlessness," Lieberman says. This black dress is simple in all the right ways, but a little more exciting than your standard LBD.

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Put a Belt on It

Amanda Uprichard Meritt Blazer

Put a Belt on It

Amanda Uprichard Meritt Blazer

Oversized, boxy blazers may be the style du jour, but if you prefer a more defined waist, try something with a built-in belt like this cream-hued option.

Cut That Out

Jonathan Simkhai Jayda Structured Blazer Dress

Cut That Out

Jonathan Simkhai Jayda Structured Blazer Dress

Cutouts are a feature that can instantly transform a blazer dress from day to night. Style this Jonathan Simkhai number with a turtleneck for work, and then with a pair of your go-to heels for happy hour after.

Shimmer On

Veronica Beard Kenai Sparkly Button-Front Blazer Dress

Shimmer On

Veronica Beard Kenai Sparkly Button-Front Blazer Dress

Don’t feel the need to take formalwear all too seriously. This sparkly button-down dress is made for celebratory occasions. Easy as that.

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Is It a Blazer? Is It a Dress?

Self-Portrait Hybrid Blazer Dress

Is It a Blazer? Is It a Dress?

Self-Portrait Hybrid Blazer Dress

Break out of your blazer dress box and try this take from Self-Portrait that feels like an optical illusion. It may look like a silky skirt and a jacket styled together at first glance, but it's actually one piece! This blazer dress is essentially made for double takes.

French-Girl Favorite

Jacquemus Bari Blazer Dress

French-Girl Favorite

Jacquemus Bari Blazer Dress

Parisian label Jacquemus is beloved for its playful, sexy takes on more classic wardrobe staples. And this deep-V taupe blazer fits the je ne sais quoi bill.

Black Tie, White Dress

Area Embellished Tuxedo Mini Dress

Black Tie, White Dress

Area Embellished Tuxedo Mini Dress

A black-tie wedding dress code often requires a tuxedo, but a tuxedo-inspired dress fits the dress code too.

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Need for Tweed

Maje Contrasting Tweed Dress

Need for Tweed

Maje Contrasting Tweed Dress

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Can't seem to stumble across the right tweed set at the consignment shop? This textured tweed blazer dress feels elevated but just as retro as vintage.

Wool for the Win

Stella McCartney Double Breasted Wool Blazer Dress

Wool for the Win

Stella McCartney Double Breasted Wool Blazer Dress

As the air gets crisper, don’t entirely retire all your short hemlines. A wool blazer dress styled with over-the-knee boots will serve as body armor when you have to step outside.

Power Shoulders

Saint Laurent Blazer Dress

Power Shoulders

Saint Laurent Blazer Dress

Mini hemline? Check. Sharp shoulders? Check. Wide lapels? Check. Leave it to Saint Laurent to create a dress with daring (and dare we say perfect) proportions.

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A Little Bit Nautical

Sandro Short Tweed Coat Dress

A Little Bit Nautical

Sandro Short Tweed Coat Dress

There’s something about this blazer dress that just screams “wear me on a boat.” So do it! All you really need to finish the look is a little sailor hat.

An Optical Illusion

Off-White Blazer Wool-Blend Minidress

An Optical Illusion

Off-White Blazer Wool-Blend Minidress

If anyone asks, no, you didn’t miss a button. Off-White’s blazer dress is purposefully meant to be a bit off-kilter.

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