How to Style The Essential Navy Blazer Three Ways

As told to People Magazine for their best blazer award, a navy blazer makes the top of our list for essential wardrobe pieces. Here are more of our faves and Julia von Boehm's styling tips for evening, office and weekend wear.

For PEOPLE Magazine‘s first ever style awards, Julia von Boehm awarded best blazer to—you guessed it—the navy blue blazer. An essential with an easy twist, dress it up or down with lingerie inspired pieces for an evening out (or in), play with shape and length for the office with culottes, or relaxed separates, slippers and loafers on the weekend. Read on for our favorite navy blazers, and shop each occasion. Let us know your styling questions in the comments and one of our JVB team members will get back to you.

Best Navy Blazers

Express

Supersoft Twill Peak Lapel Double Breasted Blazer, $158.00

Balmain

Double-Breasted Grain de Poudre Virgin Wool Jacket, $2,295

Gucci

Single Breasted Blazer, $2,400

Polo Ralph Lauren

Double Breasted Corduroy Blazer, $298

Lioness

Palermo Blazer, $98

Saint Laurent

Double-Breasted Herringbone Wool Blazer, $2,990

Alexander McQueen

Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer, $2,890

The Evening Look

Carine Gilson

Chantilly Lace-Trimmed Silk-Charmeuse Chemise, $1,555

“Every woman should have a navy blazer. Wear it with a turtleneck in the winter and a T-shirt in the summer. For an evening look, go for a lacy bodysuit.”