A chic way to style a blazer in spring 2026

While we at Who What Wear love to talk about spring outerwear trends for 2026, like military, technical, and frog-closure jackets, it’s important to emphasize that styles like trench coats and blazers remain classic, chic, and reliable choices. If you want to wear them, the main thing is to style them in new, current ways. Take the blazer, for example. If paired with skinny trousers or jeans today, it might look dated, but with something like Bermuda shorts, it looks 2026. Case in point: Lea Michele’s recent look.

seen leaving the drew barrymore show iIn New York City, Michelle was spotted wearing a sophisticated Bermuda shorts outfit. Specifically, she wore a light gray double-breasted collarless blazer, paired with a beige button down and matching knee-length shorts. Completing the polished look of a tailored top and shorts, Michelle completed the outfit with black pointed-toe pumps.

A small but important change for spring is to replace your jeans and trousers with Bermuda shorts when styling a blazer. Sure, the shorts show a little skin, making them a hot-weather look, but their longer length makes for a great look, perfect for a nice brunch with friends, exploring a new city, or a creative office environment.