Heidi Klum Wore the Spring Essential I Get Nonstop Compliments On

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I swear by it for transitional weather.

When I think of spring, maxi dresses, linen pants, white sneakers, and light-wash denim come to mind, but here's the thing: Don’t sleep on blazers! It can be easy to write off the “stale” office staple, but long gone are the days where blazers are stiff, stuffy, and solely reserved for the office. Nowadays, they’re essential in any well-rounded wardrobe no matter your style or age, and Heidi Klum just put her own version to the test.

Klum was spotted in Pasadena, California wearing a mint-colored blazer, which featured an oversized silhouette, lapels, and front pockets. A green turtleneck top matched the jacket perfectly, while high-waisted jeans, aviator sunglasses, snake-embossed heels, a thin belt, and that Hermès Birkin bag completed the ensemble. In other words, she was giving total rich mom energy.

Artfree Button-Front Blazer

$47 at Amazon

J.Crew Helena Linen-Blend Blazer

$198 at jcrew.com

Wearing blazers for spring is nothing new; tons of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and Eva Longoria have already worn the must-have jacket this season. Even more impressive, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle rely on blazers like clockwork, frequently calling on the royal-loved staple like it’s their job.

This is thanks to the jacket’s transitional capabilities, which come in clutch for fluctuating spring weather. Blazers provide the wearer with a lightweight option that’s not too hot or bulky, while seamlessly letting you slip the coat on or off as desired. Airy linen options only further this point, absorbing moisture and offering a cooling effect.

Blazers coordinate with an array of spring-appropriate outfits, as well. Slip this on-sale $47 option over a white satin maxi dress to really make a statement, or style it with a T-shirt and jeans for a laid-back approach. Leggings, a baseball cap, and blazer make for one heck of a cool ‘fit, too, while you can never go wrong with traditional slacks and loafers.

I receive non-stop compliments whenever I wear my own sage-green version, and I’m sure you will, too. So, make like Klum and add a fun, lively spring blazer to your collection.

Get the Look:

Dokotoo Lapel Collar Blazer
Shop now: $47; amazon.com

Cicy Bell Open-Front Blazer
Shop now: $58; amazon.com

Open Edit Collarless Double-Breasted Blazer
Shop now: $90; nordstrom.com

Anthropologie Cinched-Sleeve Blazer
Shop now: $148; anthropologie.com

Favorite Daughter the Favorite Blazer
Shop now: $328; nordstrom.com

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