Pink Blazer + Cutoff Shorts. | LSR

A Blazer with Cutoff Shorts for SPACES.

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by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

You’ll score serious style points in a blazer with cutoff shorts.

Ohhhh, August. You’re blazing hot, but all the stores are packed with sweaters and every ad is something back-to-school related. We’re all a little summer-weary, but not quite ready to pile on the cable knit. How do you walk this seasonal tightrope? A blazer with cutoff shorts, that’s how. And I’m showing you how to do it in the August issue of Kansas City SPACES.

Now, a blazer with cutoff shorts might seem like two opposing trends: you’re used to seeing a blazer in more formal settings (offices and such) and cutoffs are classic weekend outfitting material. But when you pair ’em together, you get this cool off-duty street style mix and a mega closet stretch. (Because who says you can only wear those blazers during the workweek?)

I’m wearing a pink linen Loft blazer (it’s sold out, but I love this one and this one) and these Agolde cutoff shorts. Yes, they’re pricey. But I’ve had them now for 3 years and they’re still one of my faves. When putting this look together, I chose the blazer because it’s a classic cut in a summertime fabric and the shorts because they are both high-waisted (great for holding things in) and have a roomier thigh opening (so things aren’t too terribly tight). The blazer and cutoff shorts hit at about the same place on my body– which is totally fine. (It would be fine if the blazer were longer, by the way; you just want to avoid anything super cropped.)

The real key to wearing a blazer with cutoff shorts? Two things: keep the top simple and slouchy. I chose a blousy black Portofino shirt from Express (size up for more slouchiness). You want that slouchy blouse half-tucked into the waistband of the cutoff shorts to highlight your waist without anything bodycon.

The second tip for successful outfitting: opt for a heeled sandal over anything flat. (Unless, you know, you have mile-long legs.) Nothing too high, but a sandal with just enough of a heel that it lengthens that leg line. I love these Dolce Vita sandals (you can get ’em here in a pretty polka dot); they strike the right balance between casual and dressy.

How to Wear a Blazer with Cutoffs. | LSR
How to Wear Blazers with Cutoffs. | LSR
Loft blazer (similar here, here, here) // Express blouse // Agolde shorts (more here; also love these) // Dolce Vita sandals (old; polka dot version here; also here) // Kendra Scott necklace // BaubleBar earrings (dupe here for under $8) // Oliver Peoples sunglasses (old; similar here and more affordable versions here and here) // Cult Gaia clutch (dupe here for under $40) // Gorjana rings

How to Wear Blazers with Cutoffs. | LSR

Pink Blazer + Cutoff Shorts. | LSR

Pink Blazer + Cutoff Shorts. | LSR

Pink Blazer + Cutoff Shorts. | LSR

How to Wear Blazers with Cutoffs. | LSR

Shop the look:

There are so many ways to recreate this look– you can mix prints, go with dark or light denim, or any heeled sandal under the sun. I hope you’ll pop over to the SPACES site and read my article featuring this look– and definitely let me know what you think! To read the digital edition, make sure you’re on the August issue by clicking the calendar icon at the top left and then flip to page 32. (Bonus: I’m also doing the beauty column for SPACES, which is on page 33.) And you can see the last look I created for SPACES + read the article right here if you missed it the first go-round.

Linking up with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Straight A Style + On the Daily Express, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, Shopping My Closet, and Pumps and Push Ups.

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67 Comments

  1. You just gave me some serious inspiration as I just got a pink blazer! You look incredible as ever! Just love this look!

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  4. I like this. Seemingly incongruous pieces make interesting combinations.

    BTW, I put up an important post yesterday. I’d appreciate your opinion. Thanks!

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  10. This is EXACTLY what I want to copy!! I love this look Ashley, and am going to try to recreate it!!
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Thanks, Rach! I love this blazer with shorts- but it’ll certainly work with more formal/traditional pieces, for sure!

    1. I can’t say enough good things about a blush blazer- and I think while it’s typically a more spring and summer color, it could be really pretty in the fall with a little black dress and boots!

  22. you look stunning in this! Fabulous shorts and a blazer combo. Lovely sandals as well.

    I agree with what you said. Blazers are so versatile….they work well even outside the office setting.

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    1. They really do! I like breaking them out of their typical office setting and wearing them more casually, for sure. 🙂

    1. You definitely have to avoid extreme weather- if it’s too hot or cold, this outfit definitely doesn’t work, haha. 🙂

  26. LOVE this blazer plus shorts combo! I generally love anything love sleeve with shorts yet I haven’t done this pairing yet. Great styling!

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