White Blazers for Women: How to Wear White Tailoring All Year

The short answer: a white blazer instantly sharpens anything it is worn over, and it is far more wearable than it looks. Choose an optic white for summer and evening, ivory and cream for winter, when a softer white sits better with wool and knitwear. Wear it with blue jeans and a T-shirt, over black for contrast, with matching trousers as a white suit. Blazé Milano makes its signature double-breasted cuts in cream, and they are some of the most useful white blazers you can buy.

The white blazer has a reputation as a summer piece, but tailoring in white looks just as good in January over a black roll neck. The trick is choosing the right white for the season and the right fabric for the life you lead. This guide covers both, along with the white blazers worth knowing in Coveti’s blazer edit.

White, ivory and cream: which is which?

Optic white is pure and bright, with a slightly cool cast. It is the crispest and works best with black, navy and denim, in spring and summer, and at night.

Ivory is a white with a hint of yellow. It is softer next to the face and kinder to warm skin tones.

Cream is warmer again, closer to milk. It is the easiest white to wear in winter, because it sits naturally with camel, brown, grey and wool. We have a separate guide to cream blazers.

The Blazé Milano white and cream blazers

The Everyday in Resolute Cream. The Blazé Milano Resolute Cream Everyday Blazer is the house double-breasted in a straight, regular cut. Town and Country has reviewed the Resolute Everyday double-breasted blazer and judged it worth the investment, which is a fair summary of why women buy this jacket.

The Charmer in First Class Cream. The Blazé Milano First Class Cream Charmer Blazer is the hourglass cut, slim through the waist with sharp shoulders, in a cream that the brand intends to see you through season after season.

The Everynight in Missy Cream. The Blazé Milano Everynight Blazer in Missy Cream is the oversized cut in a textured cotton blend, more relaxed and very good with denim.

Blazé Milano sizes 00, 0, I, II, III and IV convert to UK 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 (US 2 to 12, Italian 36 to 46). Choose your usual size in the Everyday and Charmer and one size smaller in the Everynight. Our Blazé Milano size guide has the details.

How to wear a white blazer

With jeans. White blazer, striped T-shirt, straight blue jeans, loafers. A summer classic that works in autumn too with a knit underneath. See our guide to a blazer with jeans.

Over black. A white blazer over a black roll neck and black trousers is sharp and graphic, and it is how to wear white in winter.

As a white suit. A white suit is the alternative to a dress at a summer wedding, and the ultimate statement at a party.

With pastels. White tailoring makes pale pink, pale blue and mint look fresher; try it with the Blazé Milano Sorraia Pants in Amara Mint.

With a slip dress. A white blazer over a silk slip dress is one of the best evening looks there is.

Tonal cream. In winter, cream blazer, cream knit, camel trousers: soft and very polished.

Other white blazers worth knowing

For crisp double-breasted tailoring, the Max Mara Garza Double-Breasted Lightweight Cady Blazer in White. For a statement lapel, the Versace Embroidered-Lapel Stretch Wool Blazer in White. For evening, the Christopher Esber Tuxedo Contrast Silk Blazer in White Black and the Christopher Esber Intimate Bow Back Twill Blazer in White. For a defined waist, the JW PEI Lydia Corset-Inspired Blazer in White. For relaxed everyday tailoring, the Frankie Shop Amelia Tailored Blazer in White.

A white blazer for every occasion

Office: cream double-breasted with navy trousers and a fine knit, the most polished way to wear white at work. Wedding guest: a white blazer over a coloured dress is fine at most weddings, but avoid a full white suit unless the dress code invites it. Summer holiday: a relaxed cotton white blazer over a swimsuit cover-up, linen trousers and a sundress. Christmas party: a white tuxedo blazer with black satin trousers looks festive without sequins. Weekend: oversized white over a grey sweatshirt and jeans.

What shoes to wear with a white blazer

Black loafers make white tailoring look sharp and slightly preppy. White trainers keep it relaxed with denim. Tan sandals and espadrilles suit summer, and a pointed nude heel lengthens the leg under a white suit. In winter, black knee boots under a white blazer and a midi skirt give strong contrast.

Keeping a white blazer white

White shows everything, so treat it gently. Wear a layer underneath to protect the lining from make-up and deodorant, brush it after wearing and hang it in a breathable cotton bag, away from sunlight that can yellow the cloth. Treat marks quickly with cold water and blot, never rub. Have it dry cleaned at the end of each season before you store it, since stains that sit for months are much harder to remove.

Is a white blazer worth it?

If you already own a black, navy and grey blazer, a white one adds the most new outfits. If it would be your first, start with navy and grey; our navy blazer guide and grey blazer guide explain why. Either way, a cream wool blazer is the white you will wear most months of the year.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear a white blazer in winter?

Yes. Choose ivory and cream rather than optic white, in wool, and wear it over black knitwear, with camel and grey, with dark denim.

What do you wear under a white blazer?

A black roll neck, a striped T-shirt, a cream knit, a silk camisole, a crisp shirt. Darker layers make the blazer stand out; tonal layers make it softer.

What colour trousers go with a white blazer?

Black, navy, blue denim, camel, grey and pastels all work. Matching white trousers make a white suit.

How do you keep a white blazer clean?

Wear a layer underneath, brush it after wear, store it in a cotton bag away from light, blot marks with cold water and dry clean at the end of the season.

What is the difference between ivory and cream?

Ivory is white with a faint yellow cast; cream is warmer and closer to milk. Both are softer than optic white and easier to wear in winter.

Does Blazé Milano make white blazers?

Yes. The house cuts its Everyday, Charmer and Everynight blazers in cream cloths, including Resolute Cream, First Class Cream and Missy Cream.