16 Boss Lady Jackets You Need In Your Work Wardrobe
Throw on one of these to show you mean business.
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Look like you mean business with a well-cut jacket or blazer. These ones do not just fit perfectly, but they feature exquisite details and on-trend cuts that will give you extra mileage too.
Tailored from red twill that's enhanced with a touch of wool for warmth, this jacket has signature padded shoulders and a nipped-in waist.
Double-breasted twill blazer, US$2,450, Balmain
Available on: Net-a-Porter
This 'Irving' blazer has substantially padded shoulders and exaggerated peak lapels. It's made in Italy from navy wool-blend and detailed with a two-tone leather belt. The satin lining mean it'll layer smoothly over blouses and sweaters.
Irving belted wool-blend blazer, US$1,995, Altuzarra
Available on: Net-a-Porter
The 'Kiro' blazer is made from ivory silk and linen-blend that's breathable and drapes beautifully. Fully lined in silk-satin for easy layering, it has a slightly loose silhouette with lightly padded shoulders and sharp notched lapels.
Kiro silk and linen-blend blazer, US$3,250, The Row
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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Cut in a slim fit and from plush velvet with a woven gold trim, this blazer features shoulder pads to give it the perfect amount of definition.
Metallic-trimmed velvet blazer, US$2,990, Saint Laurent
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Lined in satin for smooth layering, this blazer is designed for a slim fit and has lightly padded shoulders and sharp peak lapels.
Jamie twill blazer, US$510, Cefinn
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Effortlessly chic, this double-breasted style is woven in black and cinches at the back to create an artful, flattering silhouette.
Woven blazer, US$815, Jacquemus
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Tailored from ecru cotton-blend and printed with royal-blue stripes, this jacket has a relaxed silhouette and comes with a D-ring belt to define your waist.
Belted striped cotton-blend jacket, US$2,375, Loro Piana
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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Made in Italy from wool-blend twill, this blazaer is expertly tailored with a double-breasted front and peak lapels.
Double-breasted wool-blend twill blazer, US$2,290, Oscar de la Renta
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Inspired by the suits Marlene Dietrich wore, this blazer has been made in Italy from wool for a slightly loose silhouette.
Wool blazer, US$1,760, Max Mara
Available on: Net-a-Porter
The 'Tracey' blazer offers endless styling options - the hem, cuffs and draped panels can be adjusted to your preference or removed entirely.
Tracey convertible pinstriped woven blazer, US$845, 16ARLINGTON
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Fitted through the shoulders, i's designed in a loose silhouette and has a distinct contrasting zigzag pattern along the gently fluted hem.
Two-tone wool-blend cape, US$2,560, Alexander McQueen
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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This 'Molly' blazer is cut from wool-twill in a vivid red hue that the brand calls 'Tabasco'. It is really red hot!
Molly oversized wool-twill blazer, US$1,595, Sies Marjan
Available on: Net-a-Porter
This jacket is made from crepe de chine printed with a patchwork of floral motifs, as though it's been reworked over the years.
Embroidered printed crepe de chine jacket, US$2,720, Etro
Available on: Net-a-Porter
A minimal jacket which will transcend the seasons, this piece is handcrafted from cream cotton that's lightly padded for warmth and comes with a tie belt to cinch the waist.
Belted cotton jacket, US$920, Lauren Manoogian
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Inspired by a classic menswear tuxedo jacket, but tailored to a sexier silhouette, this jacker is designed for a slim fit and is made in Italy from black wool blended with silk to create a glossy sheen.
Silk satin-trimmed wool and silk-blend blazer, US$3,690, TOM FORD
Available on: Net-a-Porter
This 'Jaclyn' blazer is cut from ivory grain de poudre and has padded shoulders and a sculptural notched front.
Jaclyn grain de poudre blazer, US$1,295, Petar Petrov
Available on: Net-a-Porter