Cropped blazers are here to up the ante on your summer wardrobe, and we found 19 of the best you need to snap up, stat

It's safe to say that since the beginning of time the blazer has held its own. A big contender for the most timeless staple, a blazer has got your back whether you're looking to smarten up a casual ensemble or tap into the borrowed-from-the-boys trend and go oversized - you can guarantee a blazer resides in every woman's wardrobe. When the weather gets warmer though, they're put to the test - that was until cropped blazers entered the chat. Since then, the game has changed.

If you're someone who still wants to look chic and put-together, even during the warmer climes of June through to September, a cropped blazer is perfect. If ever there were a need to spruce up an outfit or create a more sophisticated aesthetic, the cropped blazer aids in every way. Providing modern drama by adding dimension while simultaneously nodding to traditional tailoring, cropped blazers are something everyone should be in on.

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Depending on what pattern, print or length you opt for, a cropped blazer has the ability to shine a light on your own individual aesthetic - making your outfit completely unique to you, as it should be - so think of wearing one the next time you slip into your favourite midi skirt or summer dress. The likes of @nlmarilyn and @nataliakurda have been spotted donning the style on Instagram, taking 'suited and booted' to a whole new level.