Power Suits Take Center Stage in Kim Kardashian's Legal Drama
The legal drama 'All's Fair', starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close and Niecy Nash, has brought power suits back into the fashion spotlight. Streaming on JioHotstar, the show features actors wearing two- or three-piece suits with creative accessories like turbans, big hoops, oversized ties, and even two belts simultaneously, completely reimagining corporate uniform conventions.
This trend isn't limited to television screens. Former US First Lady Michelle Obama recently appeared in a custom wool check suit from the 2026 Chanel collection, while Indian celebrities Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rasha Thadani have been spotted in blazers made from soft linen and crushed silk fabrics.
Expert Styling Tips for Five Blazer Types
We consulted three celebrity stylists - Divyak D'Souza, Isha Bhansali and Akshay Tyagi - to provide styling guidance for five different blazer styles suitable for both office environments and evening gatherings.
The Classic Black Blazer
For professional settings, style a classic black H&M blazer with black trousers, a colorful bustier, and a white shirt - creating a fresh take on everyday formal wear. Complete the look with an updo hairstyle. When transitioning to evening events, remove the shirt and roll the sleeves into chunky cuffs. Wear your hair down, add bold red lipstick, and accessorize with a patent leather clutch for instant glamour.
Floral and Brocade Statements
The Suket Dhir brocade blazer works beautifully for festivals and weddings, but can also be adapted for office wear. Layer it with a chiffon, georgette or silk shirt to balance the stiffness of brocade fabric during daytime hours. If you choose a fitted jacket, pair it with flared or wide-legged trousers. For post-work drinks, create an hourglass effect by combining the blazer with a leather pencil skirt, complemented by stockings, a clutch, and metallic shoes.
Leather Blazer Elegance
The Tod's leather jacket makes perfect Casual Friday winter wear. Create classic tone-on-tone layering by styling it with straight-leg jeans and a fitted turtleneck knit in similar shades, finished with leather loafers or brogues. For evening occasions, pair the leather jacket with a shimmery skirt or champagne-colored party dress. Leather contrasts beautifully with lace and metallic fabrics, making it ideal for cocktail hour dressing.
Colorful Striped Patterns
The Aseem Kapoor blazer features embellishments, oversized lapels and color-blocked stripes that require balanced styling. For daytime wear, tone it down with a satin top or vest, combined with tailored trousers, flat loafers, sunglasses, earrings and a crossbody bag. Evening transformations call for pairing it with a slip dress, strappy high heels, statement earrings and berry-colored lipstick.
Cropped Blazer Trend
Style the cropped Chanel blazer for daytime with substantial heels, a monochrome shirt and an oversized clutch. For evening wear, create an updo and replace your day clutch with a sequinned version. Alternatively, ditch the trousers entirely and style the cropped blazer with a sari, or add a high-shine skirt with knee-high boots for post-work cocktails.
Professional Styling Advice for Different Body Types
The stylists emphasize that perfect shoulder fit is crucial when investing in blazers. For those who aren't particularly tall, choose jackets where the length ends where the cuffs of the jacket sleeves end. Plus-size individuals should opt for unlined, linen jackets that offer relaxed comfort rather than blazers with crisp, starchy finishes. Those with slimmer figures can pair cropped blazers with full skirts for balanced proportions.
This comprehensive guide to blazer styling demonstrates how versatile this wardrobe essential can be, transitioning seamlessly from professional boardrooms to sophisticated evening events while allowing personal style expression through creative accessorizing and fabric combinations.
