Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Taught Me 4 Genius Ways to Style a Blazer

Rosie's outfit:

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@rosiehw; 

A year ago, I may have worn an oversize blazer with heels, but by adding a pair of knee-high boots it instantly feels like a fresher way to style it. They add a sense of sleekness to the pieces layered underneath, which is something I immediately picked up on from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's outfit here.

My take:

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@kristenmarienichols

Like RHW, I mixed shades of brown and black but opted for a turtleneck in place of a T-shirt. This look has proven to be one of my most-worn office outfit formulas that I rely on again and again when I can't figure out what to wear.

Rosie's outfit:

Photo:

@rosiehw

Yes, pantsuits can easily transition to the evening with a few easy styling tweaks. I love how RHW added a bra top underneath hers here. Lingerie-inspired pieces and bra tops will be one of the biggest trends for spring 2020, and this is a very wearable way to try it out.

My take:

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@kristenmarienichols

I took inspiration from RHW's look, adding a bandeau top underneath one of my favorite pantsuits. While I would normally wear this to the office with a T-shirt, switching it out for a bra top makes it read as nighttime-ready.

Rosie's outfit:

Photo:

@rosiehw

If you're looking for an alternative to the pantsuit, trying a matching skirt suit set. This exact version is still available to shop ahead.

Rosie's outfit:

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@rosiehw

If you're looking for a way to make an all-black outfit feel a little cooler, simply add a tan blazer like RHW. 

My take:

Photo:

@kristenmarienichols

Proving that one blazer can work in different ways, I wore the jacket from my skirt suit set for the look here—this time, layered over a simple all-black look.