Coat schmoat, fall is blazer season

Don’t bother buying a light fall coat. Before you know it, winter will be upon us and that jacket will be pushed to the back of your wardrobe. Instead, invest in a blazer you can layer over your fall favourites and wear through the next few seasons. Here are our 17 favourites.

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Coat schmoat, fall is blazer season

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  Jersey Blazer

  This jersey and faux leather blazer is a great alternative to a pricey full-leather piece, plus you can wear it with a suit in the office come winter. H&M Jersey Jacket, $49.95, hm.comhm.com

• Wilfred Chevalier Blazer

  A blazer doesn’t have to be sharp, fitted and stop at the hips; this drapey blazer will look great with breezy, delicate pieces and will add softness to more structured workwear. Wilfred Chevalier Jacket, $225, aritzia.comaritzia.com

• Striped Mixed Perfecto Blazer

  The asymmetrical zipper and black shoulders give this Canadian-made blazer a motorcycle jacket appeal that’s seriously sexy. It looks great with jeans but would also bring some life to your usual meeting outfit. Tristan Striped Mixed Perfecto Jacket, $185, tristanstyle.catristanstyle.ca

• Tweed Blazer with Black Contrast

  This two-tone blazer adds contrast to any ensemble. The ochre and black combo is more autumnal than bumble bee and looks just as chic with jeans as it does with dress pants. Tristan Tweed Jacket with Black Contrast, $195, tristanstyle.comtristanstyle.com

• Long Fleece Blazer

  This boxy blazer with bracelet sleeves is roomy enough to be worn over a sweater but will still add polish to any T-shirt. Zara Long Fleece Blazer, $79, zara.comzara.com

• Classic Ponte Twill Blazer

  The Canadian Tuxedo — denim on denim on denim — is still trendy. Dress it up with this denim-like blazer in twill. And mix up your washes for a stylish and modern look. Gap Classic Ponte Twill Blazer, $98, gapcanada.cagapcanada.ca

• Navy Cutaway Blazer

  The officer’s shape and gold buttons make this double-breasted blazer stand out. Wear it with a dress to add structure, or throw it on as a jacket over all of your autumn basics. Banana Republic Navy Cutaway Blazer, $185, bananarepublic.cabananarepublic.ca

• Sunday Best Keane Blazer

  Everyone needs a well-made, tailored black blazer. It instantly dresses up your comfiest fall outfits. Look for quality buttons, sturdy stitching and darts that tailor the jacket to a more feminine shape. Sunday Best Keane Blazer, $110, aritzia.comaritzia.com

• Camel Hiking Jacket

  This tan, wool-blend jacket looks chicly equestrian. Wear it with rich brown pants and a white button-up for a country club vibe. Don’t forget to add heels to elevate the look. Banana Republic Camel Hiking Jacket, $185, bananarepublic.cabananarepublic.ca

• Twoforone Zip Off blazer

  Why buy just one blazer when you can have two? This jacket can be worn long or cropped with just a quick zip. Smythe Twoforone zip off blazer, $646.04, revolveclothing.comrevolveclothing.com

• River Island Textured Jersey Blazer

  The coral-meets-tomato shade of this boyfriend blazer will add a pop of colour to any outfit during any season. Wear it with boyfriend jeans and an embellished blouse for a stylish-yet-casual look. River Island Textured Jersey Blazer, $86.96, asos.comasos.com

• Textured Boyfriend Blazer

  Pastels are as chic for fall as they were for spring. This minimal blush-coloured blazer adds style to jeans and a tee but would look gorgeous with a pencil skirt and blouse, too. Forever 21 Textured Boyfriend Blazer, $42.80, forever21.comforever21.com

• Wool-Blend Blazer

  Pinstripes and elbow pads lend a fun collegiate menswear air to this wool-blend blazer. Great with a starched button-up, it will look ’90s-cool with a cozy sweater and jeans. H&M Jacket in a wool blend, $69.95, hm.comhm.com

• Jack Wills Blazer

  This deep red, cotton-blend jacket looks great against denim and grey, but don’t assume it’s a casual wear staple. Wear it with a little black dress and heels for a red hot addition to an all-black ensemble. Jack Wills Blazer, $214.13, asos.comasos.com

• Husband Woven Jacket

  The Husband Jacket is the new Boyfriend Blazer. A bit less obviously trendy and almost frumpy (in the most stylish way), the Husband is menswear done for women without irony. Contrast it with girly separates or go hubby-chic with loose jeans and a boxy button-up. Title A Husband Woven Jacket, $395, net-a-porter.comnet-a-porter.com

• Short Zipped Jacket

  Tweed is a classic fall fabric and it’s also chic. Think Chanel and throw it on top of even your most beat-up basics for instant sophistication. Zara Short Zipped Jacket, $169, zara.comzara.com

• Mid Weight Scuba Blazer

  This jacket isn’t made of traditional neoprene, but the softly rounded edges and sharp notched collar give it the same look. It’s a simply sophisticated piece that will look great over dresses and T-shirts alike. Ann Taylor Mid Weight Scuba Jacket, $146, anntaylor.comanntaylor.com