10 Ways to Wear a Blazer Beyond the Office

Julia from Gal Meets Glam paired hers with a printed strawberry tee, destroyed shorts, and red loafer flats. Next time you have an afternoon outing, pair your lightweight blazer with a t-shirt and a pair of trusty jean shorts.

Style yours with a flowy feminine dress to achieve Cara's look from A Fashion Love Affair. We love mixing textures and prints, and that's exactly what she did here. Not everything has to match, so take notes from Cara and be creative!

Take a look at Blake from Blake Von D. She chose a bold blue from her earrings down to her heels. The contrast is amazing and she really shows how to have fun with it. Go with bold prints and textures as she did with torn denim to show that opposites attract.

Mary from the Classy Cubicle styled hers with a fuchsia skirt, which is a perfect contrast of color. This is your opportunity to go for a longer hem versus shorter to really pull the look together.

How adorable is this gray blazer with leather trim worn by Kimberly from the blog Eat Sleep Wear? Don't be afraid to rock embellishments or trimmings to trick out a basic blazer.

Vanja from the blog Fashion and Style shows a casual look with her leopard flats and white skinny jeans. A blazer with sneakers? Yes, please! Pairing these two together is not only chic, but comfortable too!

Delmy of Fashion Bananas does an amazing job of keeping hers looking sleek yet fun by pairing a solid color with a graphic tee and heels. And check out the longer hem and padded shoulders. It dresses up those casual skinny jeans and tee. If you're feeling feisty, add a statement necklace like she did here.

Check out Folake of Style Pantry and how she wears hers outside of work with simple skinnies and sneakers. Remember, they don't always have to be strict and structured. Have fun with it and pair with bold prints to show a softer more laid back side to this classic favorite.

Wear a printed or striped blazer like Jessye from City Tonic as a statement piece. Be subtle when styling stripes, so you don't overwhelm your look. Try pairing a striped blazer with a plain tee or tank and skinny jeans to finish it off.

Rachel from Pink Peonies wears it right with a printed trouser pant styled with a solid top. When wearing pants with a loose cut, opt for a cropped or fitted jacket.

For more style ideas from Emily and Elizabeth, go to Fashion Column Twins.