The 3-Piece Uniform the Fashion Crowd Will Never Ditch

There are certain outfit formulas that just work—and will always work. As the fashion crowd continues to prove, a blazer, a unique top, and jeans are one of those go-to uniforms. Sure, it may seem somewhat basic and not inventive at this point, but there’s a reason the ensemble will continue to be a favorite. Even though it features just three pieces (minus the shoes), the outfit somehow masters that polished and sophisticated yet cool and laid-back vibe. Plus, if you opt for more current silhouettes in general (a checked oversize blazer, for example), the look will undoubtedly feel current every time. Keep scrolling to check out how nine fashion girls are styling the outfit that will always be “in”; then, shop the look too.
The oversize blazer and baggier straight-leg jeans give this outfit formula a fresh twist.
Need a casual 9-to-5 look? Opt for a crisp white blazer, a black knit, and flared jeans.
A plaid blazer feels very right now with distressed denim and a white tee.
We’re loving the play with proportions here, with the longline blazer and blouse tucked into wide-leg jeans.
An outfit you’ll want to live in—a cool blazer, a band tee, and skinnies.
Keep it polished with a turtleneck sweater, a blazer, and trouser-like jeans.
For a chill, laid-back vibe, a boxier blazer, a tee, and straight-leg jeans do the trick.
Next, check out 36 ways to wear the top four It items of fall.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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