Nicole Blazer

The Nicole Blazer in White Pepper is a clean, single-breasted polyester blazer for women, with a front button closure and an understated cut that works whether you're layering it or wearing it on its own.

When you need one piece that carries an outfit without much thought, a plain blazer does the job. This one keeps things simple: a neat front-button front and a straightforward silhouette that reads put-together at the desk and holds up for dinner afterwards.

The reason to reach for it is versatility. Nothing about the design ties it to one occasion, so it slips over what you already own and shifts the whole look up a notch.

How to wear it

• Over a plain tee with trousers for a relaxed daytime look
• Layered with a blouse and tailored trousers when you want something sharper

If you'd rather have a bold print or heavy texture doing the talking, this pared-back blazer isn't that piece.