The 16 Very Best Black Blazers for Women

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Material:Wool |Design details:Single-breasted, shoulder pads, chest welt pocket, waist flap pockets |Price:$$$

Six people mentioned Anine Bing as an excellent source for blazers, with this oversize Quinn style name-checked the most. “I’ve tried so many different blazers, and sometimes they swallow you up or they don’t have enough shape,” says personal stylistBrittany Sansone. But she describes the Quinn as “perfectly oversize while still being structured” and adds that its cost per wear “has made it basically free for me.” This blazer is also a favorite of Hally Seminara and Lauren Vreeland, co-founders ofOMG You Need That, who both tend to prefer a longer length and looser fit in their blazers. “You won’t necessarily look like you’re going to a boardroom,” Vreeland says, but according to Seminara, “the tailoring is key here” to keep it from looking too shapeless. And though it certainly isn’t cheap, it is made from 100 percent wool, which helps justify the investment.

Materials:Polyester, viscose, elastane |Design details:Double- breasted, waist flap pockets |Price:$

If you’re looking to spend less than $100, Mango, H&M, and Zara were all mentioned as sources for solid, cost-effective blazers.McKenzie DePinto, an account executive at Mansur Gavriel, says that because this Zara blazer is so inexpensive, you don’t have to worry about ruining it on a night out: “If I’m going to a bar that has people packed in like sardines, I’m going to opt for my Zara blazer.” She has owned hers for three years now, and even though she doesn’t feel the need to baby it, she reports it has held up very well for how much she’s worn it.

Materials:Polyester, rayon, spandex |Design details:Double- breasted, waist flap pockets |Price:$

Uniqlo is a dependable, Strategist-approved source for well-made wardrobe basics.Fanny Adams, a personal stylist and writer ofAlways Overdressed, says the retailer’s clothes tend to have a boxier, looser fit, which is what she personally prefers when looking for a blazer.“This black blazer is really simple, straightforward, and rooted in menswear,” she says. She especially likes that the crossover sits a little higher so that you could even wear it as a top “without feeling self-conscious about showing too much cleavage or chest.”

Materials:Viscose, elastane |Design details:Double-breasted, waist flap pockets |Price:$$$

Even though this Toteme blazer is oversize, with a roomy, elongated silhouette, Adams loves that it still has a nice drape and isn’t too wide in the shoulders: “You’re not going to look like you’re playing dress-up in your dad’s closet.” Even though the blazer is clearly menswear inspired, with traditional details like a satin lining and classic lapels, it’s still cut to fit a woman’s body, she says. She’s also a fan of the double-breasted construction, because “when you wear it open it offers more fabric and movement, and when you wear it closed it looks like a really sexy top.”

Materials:Polyester, viscose, wool |Design details:Single-breasted, exaggerated shoulders, chest welt pocket, waist flap pockets |Price:$$

InfluencerElla McFadinand content creator and real-estate agentBeth Doud Tomashoffboth called out the brand DISSH for its on-trend blazer options that are destined to become closet staples. McFadin assures us that everything from the brand is super-high-quality. “I’ll style mine with a silk skirt and wear it to business meetings,” she says. Doud Tomashoff especially likes the clean, simple lines on this Harley blazer. “This is one of those blazers you have in your closet forever and wear a million different ways,” she declares. “You can wear it to work, you can wear it out. You can wear it in the summer withdenim shortsand aT-shirtor pair it in the winter with heels andjeansfor dinner.”

Materials:Rayon, polyester |Design details:Single-breasted, chest welt pocket |Price:$$

If you’re on the hunt for something that willreallyswallow you up, look no further than the Frankie Shop’s very oversize boyfriend blazer. According to stylist and content creatorJules Fox, it’s fairly similar in cut and shape to the blazer from Anine Bing but even more roomy so it’s perfect for layering. It’s so big “you can actually throw it on over anything, even a chunky sweater,” Fox reports.

Materials:Triacetate, polyester |Design details:Single-breasted, angled chest pocket, waist flap pockets |Price:$$$

For a more traditional, slim-fitting blazer, Zahava Ryzman, founder of jewelry brandSarah Chloe, says this one from Theory has been her “favorite go-to blazer for years now.” She appreciates how it’s cropped close to the body with a nice fit thanks to the tailoring and seams. The blazer’s crêpe fabric, a synthetic-fiber blend, “is the perfect weight for when it’s both warm and cool outside,” making it especially great as a transitional piece.

Materials:Polyester, viscose, elastane |Design details:Single-breasted, chest welt pocket, waist flap pockets, popped collar |Price:$$

Alison Bagley, a six-foot-one influencer, recommends this fitted J.Crew blazer that comes in petite, standard, and tall sizes. “Its sleek look and popped collar will add a sense of preppy sophistication to your closet,” says Bagley, adding that it pairs “perfectly with a lightweight turtleneck, slim-fit cropped pants, and loafers.”

Materials:Polyester, spandex |Design details:Single-breasted, waist welt pockets |Price:$

Natalie Craig, a petite plus-size fashion blogger, recommends this affordable tailored option from Torrid. Made from a blend of polyester and spandex, the blazer hits the perfect balance between structure and stretch. “It comes with me to every conference and trade show, and it’s in regular rotation for most of my office looks,” Craig says.

Materials:Polyester |Design details:Button-up, princess seams |Price:$$

Adams categorizes these button-up blazers as “lady jackets” — she doesn’t think it’s the official term, “but it’s what I like to call these Chanel-inspired collarless jackets,” she says.Compared to traditional blazers, button-up blazers are “fitted at the waist and slimmer in the shoulder and arms, giving a more feminine feel while still adding that polish and professionalism to your outfit,”Adams explains. She points to this Aritzia option as one that hits a little lower below the hipbone with a fun cutaway detail that showcases whatever bottoms you pair it with. “I would wear it with a great pair of high-waisted pants, whether that’s some vintage Levi’s or a straight-leg trouser,” she says.

Materials:Polyester, viscose, elastane |Design details:Button-up, waist flap pockets, hidden placket |Price:$

Adams also recommends Mango’s cropped suit blazer, which has a hidden placket rather than a row of buttons down the front. The resulting look is very clean, sleek, and streamlined with no distracting embellishments. “It feels a little more sophisticated, a little more austere than your traditional lady jacket,” she says.

Materials:Polyester, polyurethane |Design details:Single-breasted, chest welt pocket, waist flap pockets|Price:$$$

For a high-endfaux-leather blazer, stylist and art directorVivian Chuangsays this Nanushka one feels as luxurious as aProenza SchoulerorLoewecounterpart at less than half the price tag. She especially likes the “cool factor of leather,” while the boxy cut and wide shoulders “keep it fresh.”

Material:Polyurethane |Design details:Single-breasted, waist flap pockets |Price:$$

For a less expensivefaux-leather option, Bagley recommends this Olympia blazer, another style from the Frankie Shop. She likes that “the oversize fit and slouchy shoulders make it effortlessly chic.”

Material:Virgin wool |Design details:Double-breasted, chest welt pocket, waist flap pockets |Price:$$$

An all-wool blazer can be a splurge, but if you take care of it, it’s practically guaranteed to become a wardrobe staple that gets better with age.Art director and creative stylistJuliana Salazarrecommends this Wardrobe.NYC blazer because it’s “not too oversize, so it still feels very classic without being boring.” She also notes that it is made of 100 percent virgin wool, meaning “it has a great shape without being stiff.” She prefers wearing her blazer “over a very feminine, preferably white or slightly sheer, dress — this harsh contrast is my favorite.”

Materials:Wool, elastane |Design details:Single-breasted, shoulder pads, waist flap pockets |Price:$$$

Chuang says that 6397’s New Classic blazer is a cult favorite for very good reason. “The singular thing about the 6397 team is how they can take closet staples and inject this effortlessly cool attitude through the fit and material,” Chuang says. The single button front is “unfussy and sleek,” while the rich texture of the Italian wool “provides the perfect drape for a boxy but not overexaggerated cut,” she says.Its easy versatility has allowed her to style the blazer multiple ways: with Levi’s and leather flats, a white tee and a wrap skirt, or black sweatpants and shiny patent loafers.

Materials:Wool, elastane |Design details:Double-breasted, shoulder pads, angled chest pocket, waist flap pockets |Price:$$

“Ralph Lauren makes my absolute favorite blazer,” says personal stylist andKulecontent directorElizabeth Tamkin. Hers was passed down to her from her mother, but she says this one is very similar in style with its double-breasted silhouette and dark wool-crêpe material. Tamkin assures us that Ralph Lauren blazers are extremely well made and hold up beautifully over time: “The one I have is probably as old as I am at this point, and it’s still my go-to blazer.”