Considered the ‘academia-inspired jacket’ but with a upgraded leather spin, a leather blazer is (as stylist to the stars) Rachel Zoe puts it… is an ‘uncontested and timeless wardrobe staple.’
Smart enough to wear into a board room, but sexy enough to wear with a dress and heels at a cocktail bar, a leather blazer is the creme de la creme of wardrobe essentials and one you should be adding to your wish list *immediately.*
Depending on whether you’re wanting to exude outward confidence, corporate seriousness, a hint of playfulness or a touch of spiciness, a leather blazer can take you from one vibe to the next with just a few simple style tweaks.
With style icons like Hailey Bieber showing us how to style a black leather blazer for any day of the week, learning what to wear with a leather blazer has never been easier. Using her as inspiration we’ve pieced together a few key tips and looks that are simple to pull off and pair nicely with this wardrobe staple.
For more tips on how to style a black leather blazer (like our Ava Leather Blazer) that looks good, won’t break the budget and will take you from one season or style vibe to another.
5 Tips For How to Style a Leather Blazer Like Hailey Bieber
1.Go black on black
A signature look that will never go out of style is black on black, so if you are ever left wondering what to wear with a leather blazer then think head-to-toe black…from accessories to pants, tops, shoes and bags.
Seen sporting black on black regularly, often Hailey pairs a oversized black leather blazer with a black jumpsuit, t-shirt and shorts or alongside black shades and handbag as seen here.
For an ultra chic spin on it, copy her centre part updo with a loose bun and large gold hoops to polish it off.
Seen sporting black on black regularly, often Hailey pairs a oversized black leather blazer with a black jumpsuit, t-shirt and shorts or alongside black shades and handbag as seen here.
For an ultra chic spin on it, copy her centre part updo with a loose bun and large gold hoops to polish it off.
2. Mix street style with a hint of athleisure
Fancy a hint of monochrome to mix up an all black look? Mix in white for fresh street style. A go-to Hailey also is seen wearing is an oversized white t-shirt (worn like a dress) with white knee high boots.
A laid back street look appropriate for Spring and Summer, a black leather blazer (such as our Ava Leather Blazer) worn with a tee, boots or trainers adds a touch of low key athleisure, and without the actual pressure of exercising!
3. Spice it up with red
Cherry red isn’t just a lip hue that adds a hint of bold to any outfit, it also looks hot with a black leather blazer for date night (or night with the girls).
A fun alternative to the casual daywear white and black styling options above, a sizzling red dress is a fast favourite if you’re wondering what to wear with a leather blazer to take things up a notch in the evening.
As seen here by Hailey on a night out, a black leather blazer pairs perfectly with a red mini dress and red lips and can either look glam with a pulled back sleek ponytail and hoops or with your own touch be it waves or flat iron straight hair.
4. Layer leather with leather
Leather on leather is a look of the stars, anyone who is anyone, from a Kardashian to Hailey Bieber has been seen at some point rocking a leather combo.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Summer or Winter, it’s about what you pair together that is what makes it seamless and chic. When considering how to style a black leather blazer we recommend looking to Hailey’s glam rocker chic look as seen here.
Pairing leather bike style shorts with a black leather blazer, big wavy hair, black pumps, sterling silver jewellery and a crossbody bag, Hailey pulls off the right amount of ‘don’t mess with me’ cool and a glam day-to-night ready wear look.
For a similar crossbody bag see our Apollos and Amara staples or to get a black leather blazer like Hailey see our Ava Leather Blazer.
5. Make it poised and preppy
Be it the board room, travelling in Europe or a general want to elevate your style to reflect a sophisticated self, a black leather blazer will work well to reflect this identity when paired with tailored and structured clothing.
Looking at a day-to-day look worn by Hailey here (wearing brown leather blazer), for instantly polished it’s as simple as tying a leather blazer in with dress pants and brogue shoes.
You can then either add a suit style vest for an off-duty look like she has - or -if a little too low neckline side for the office, pair a knit or roll neck underneath the vest or opt for a linen shirt or structured top instead.
Either way, with poker straight or slicked back hair, good jewellery and leather shoes you are sure to be the star of any seminar, presentation or cobbled street in Europe.
If you don’t have it as a wardrobe staple yet, now is your time. Our Ava Leather Blazer will take you from from day to night, work to play and even has pockets to keep hands snug in Winter.
For more on what to wear with a leather blazer see our Apostl Instagram or online store for style inspo or check out more celebrities for great style cues. Alternatively, shop our full leather wear range at Apostl here.