Editors Agree—These Are the 30 Best Black Blazers You Can Buy This Autumn

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Squeeze more wear out of your summer favourites. Just add a slouchy blazer when the temperature drops.

Style is personal and trends are fleeting, however, there are a few hardworking items that are guaranteed to withstand the test of time and slot into every wardrobe seamlessly — queue the black blazer. I've shed my association with the blazer and school uniform and now I appreciate it as a hero piece in a capsule. Next to a camel trench coat and white shirt, it's an item I think everyone can benefit from. Whether worn for formal occasions or to elevate a denim and t-shirt look, the choices are aplenty. 

It's a worthwhile transitional piece to have in your arsenal as it can act as a fine layer during the intermediate seasons. Although it's an understated piece, there are many ways to make a black blazer work for your wardrobe, including styles and fabrications to suit all aesthetics, forecasts and occasions. A drop-sleeve blazer is an easy piece to style, whereas the formality of a structured, single-breasted silhouette will best suit formal dress codes. There are many variations that exist between the androgynous and streamlined iterations. Some designs feature a waist tie, whereas '80s style silhouettes with a longer drop can be worn as a mini dress. We mustn't forget leather blazers (which have become an autumn/winter favourite of many) — and a proud nod to the '90s.

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 Leather blazers are worn across Paris in the autumn. Why not lean into a gothic look with a monochromatic ensemble.

Although black blazers are classic, many feature directional additions — take the House of Dagmar piece in this edit. The collarless silhouette feels unapologetically '80s, or, the Mother of Pearl design featuring an organic-shaped gold button.

One thing I've learned about choosing the right blazer is that the silhouette and fabrication speak volumes. I much prefer the fit and feel of blazers comprising linen and Tencel as not only are they eco-conscious, but they also lend a beautiful drape. Yet, during the winter, I opt for a wool blend. It's also worth considering sizing. You can never go wrong with a slouched iteration — simply roll up the sleeves and it immediately becomes a fresh piece. 

Whether they're a point of focus, or worn nonchalantly thrown over the shoulder (circa 2020), a black blazer is a piece that will span decades and surpass trends.

If it's time to consider your return to the office uniform, or you'd like to bring an element of sophistication to your off-duty looks, you've come to the right place. Keep reading for 27 of the most impressive black blazers on the market.

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Make like Karina and pair a figure-forming bodysuit with a streamlined skirt as we inch closer towards autumn.

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities. She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications, Who What Wear UK and Stylist. Avalon also provides copywriting services, creative consultancy, and visual media for independent businesses, including travel guides, interviews, press releases and blog posts. Her work has been featured on Lush, Contiki, Youswim and Ohne. She spends her days writing to her heart’s content for business and pleasure, shooting on film and dreaming of residing a stone’s throw away from the ocean with her love and a pup (clad in a sweeping frock, of course). She’s currently penning ideas for a book of personal essays and free verse poetry on love, life and the stages in between.