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OLIVARA Khaki Vegan Leather Blazer Set
Belted, structured, snap-button front. £89 · Sizes S, M, L
One leather blazer, five completely different outfits. If you have ever wondered how to style a leather blazer beyond "over jeans", this is the guide.
A good leather blazer earns its place in an autumn wardrobe because it does two jobs at once. It is a jacket, so it finishes an outfit. And it has enough structure to be the outfit, which most jackets cannot manage.
The OLIVARA is built for exactly that. It is a khaki vegan leather blazer with strong shoulders, a cut-out shoulder detail that lets whatever you wear underneath show through, a snap-button wrap front that gathers softly at the hip, and a matching belt that cinches the waist. Below are five ways to wear it, from a belted blazer dress to a fully modest, floor-length look, including the trick that turns one piece into two.
The one rule: stay in the brown family
Khaki leather sits between taupe, olive and brown, which makes it far easier to wear than black leather. Every look below follows one idea: keep everything else in chocolate, espresso or cream. Brown underneath makes the khaki look rich and expensive. Cream or white lifts it. The one exception is a plain black top worn underneath with the blazer open, as in look three, which reads as sharp rather than harsh. Avoid black trousers, boots and bags with it, though: they pull the khaki green and you lose the warmth.
Gold jewellery, brown leather accessories and a pointed toe finish every one of these outfits.
1. As a blazer dress, with knee-high boots
The boldest way to wear it, and the one people save. Fasten every snap, belt it at the natural waist and wear it as a leather blazer dress. A fine chocolate roll neck underneath fills the neckline and shows through the cut-out shoulders, so the look feels finished rather than bare.
Sheer black tights and brown knee-high boots do the rest. The boot is the key: it should meet the knee, so only a short strip of leg shows between boot and hem. That is what keeps a short blazer dress looking polished rather than too much.
Wear it to: dinner, drinks, a birthday, an autumn night out.
2. Over an oversized white shirt
Swap the knit for a long, crisp white shirt and the same blazer dress becomes daytime. Let the collar sit over the lapels, push the cuffs out past the sleeves and let the shirt hem show a few centimetres below the blazer. The white shows through the shoulder cut-outs too, which is a small detail that makes the whole outfit look styled.
This is the classic leather blazer with white shirt pairing, just sharper, because the belt gives you a waist that a boxy blazer never would.
Wear it to: the office, a lunch meeting, a gallery, a smart-casual day.
3. Worn open, as a mini skirt and jacket: one piece, two garments
This is the cleverest way to wear it, and the reason the OLIVARA earns its price. Take the belt off, fasten all the snaps from the waist down and leave the top open. The lower half now reads as a button-front leather mini skirt, the top half falls open like a jacket, and one piece looks like two.
Wear a plain black fitted top underneath, let the lapels sit wide and open, and leave the shoulders soft rather than belted. Sheer tights and brown knee-high boots keep it in the same family as look one, but the mood is completely different: relaxed and a little undone, rather than sharp and cinched.
This is the version to photograph if you want people to ask where the skirt is from.
Wear it to: brunch, shopping, drinks, any day you want the outfit to look effortless.
4. With wide-leg trousers and a fringed scarf: the modest everyday look
Worn with trousers, the OLIVARA falls just below the hip, which is the ideal length for wide-leg trousers. It covers the hip, defines the waist with the belt, and leaves a long, clean line down to the floor. It is the most wearable look here and one of the easiest modest autumn outfits you can put together.
Go tonal: a chocolate roll neck, chocolate wide-leg trousers and a long brown fringed scarf thrown over one shoulder. The scarf adds softness against the structured leather and can double as a head covering. Finish with pointed brown boots peeking out under the hem.
Wear it to: the school run, work, weekend coffee, travel, any day you want to look put together in five minutes.
5. With a satin maxi skirt: the modest occasion look
For evenings and occasions, pair the blazer with a chocolate satin maxi skirt. Matte leather against liquid satin is the contrast that makes this look expensive. The fabrics are completely different, but the colours are almost the same, so it reads as one elegant column from shoulder to floor.
Keep the roll neck underneath for full coverage, add a structured top-handle bag and a pointed boot or heel. It is fully modest, warm enough for an autumn evening, and far more interesting than a coat over a dress.
Wear it to: Eid and family gatherings, an autumn wedding, an engagement, a dinner that matters.
The details that make it work
- The belt. Wear it at your natural waist for the sharpest shape, or leave it off for a relaxed, straighter blazer.
- The snap-button wrap front. Fasten every snap for the blazer dress look, fasten only the bottom half for the skirt-and-jacket look, or leave the lower snaps open over trousers so it moves when you walk.
- The cut-out shoulders. Whatever you layer underneath shows through, so choose that layer on purpose: brown for tonal, white for contrast.
- The structured shoulder. It holds its shape over a fine knit or a shirt, so the outfit looks tailored without a second jacket.
Leather blazer styling FAQs
What should I wear under a leather blazer?
A fine roll neck is the easiest and warmest choice, and it gives you full coverage. A crisp white shirt is the smartest. Avoid chunky knits, which bulk up under a belted blazer.
Can you wear a leather blazer as a dress?
Yes, if it is long and belted like the OLIVARA. Wear it with a roll neck, sheer tights and knee-high boots, as in look one.
What colours go with a khaki leather blazer?
Chocolate brown, espresso, camel, cream and crisp white. Brown is the richest pairing; cream and white are the freshest.
How do I wear a leather blazer modestly?
Layer a roll neck underneath and pair it with wide-leg trousers or a maxi skirt, as in looks four and five. The blazer falls below the hip, so it covers without needing a longer layer.
Is a vegan leather blazer warm enough for autumn?
It is a good wind-blocking layer for UK autumn days. Add a knit underneath and a long wool scarf when it gets colder.
Fabric, fit and care
- What's included: a two-piece set, the blazer and a matching adjustable belt.
- Fabric: 100% PU vegan leather with a soft cotton-blend lining (80% cotton, 20% nylon).
- Length: approximately 78cm, so it sits just below the hip.
- Sizes: S, M and L. Our model is 1.78m (about 5ft 10in) and wears a size M.
- Care: dry clean only. Hang on a padded hanger and keep away from direct heat.
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