Suits
How to wear a navy blazer 5 ways
By sneakersInn team · Updated
A navy blazer makes at least five outfits: with grey trousers and a white shirt for the office, with stone chinos for church, with dark jeans for dinner, over a tee with sneakers for the weekend, and with white or linen trousers for daytime events. It's the most useful jacket after a navy suit because navy goes with almost every trouser colour.
| Look | Pieces | Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Office | Navy blazer, white shirt, grey trousers, optional tie | Black or dark brown derbies |
| 2. Church | Navy blazer, light blue shirt, stone chinos | Brown loafers |
| 3. Dinner | Navy blazer, black knit tee, dark jeans | Brown suede loafers |
| 4. Weekend | Navy blazer, white tee, light jeans or chinos | White leather sneakers |
| 5. Daytime event | Navy blazer, white linen shirt, white or cream trousers | Tan loafers |
1. How do I wear a blazer to the office?
Grey trousers, a white or light blue shirt, and dark derbies. Add a tie for meetings. It's sharper than shirt and trousers alone and lighter than a suit. See business casual in Ghana.
2. What about church?
A light blue shirt, stone chinos and brown loafers. Fresh, smart and cool enough for a long service. See church outfits for men.
3. How do I wear it to dinner?
Over a fine black or navy knit tee with dark jeans and suede loafers. Make sure the jeans are a clearly different shade from the blazer.
4. Can a blazer be casual?
Yes. Over a plain white tee with light jeans or chinos and clean white sneakers, a navy blazer looks relaxed but put together. See how to wear a suit with sneakers for the same rules.
5. What works for a daytime wedding or party?
A white linen shirt, white or cream trousers and tan loafers. Very fresh in the heat. See linen shirts for men.
Which blazer should I buy?
Single-breasted, two buttons, in a breathable fabric like hopsack wool, linen or a wool and linen blend, unlined or half-lined for the heat. See blazer vs suit jacket.
What buttons should it have?
Navy horn buttons are the most versatile. Brass or silver buttons give a classic, more formal blazer look; choose them if you like that style.
Questions
Can I wear a navy blazer with navy trousers?
Only if the shades are clearly different, or it starts to look like a mismatched suit.
What colour trousers go best?
Grey, stone, khaki, cream, white and dark denim. See colour matching for men.
Is a blazer formal enough for a wedding?
For relaxed and daytime weddings, yes. For formal ones, wear a suit. See what to wear to a Ghanaian wedding.