5 Chic Black Blazers Under $25 to Pull Together Any Outfit

Wearing a simple black blazer and black pants — nothing at all weird about that, right? Well, that wasn’t always the case. Ladies wearing suit was considered quite shocking just a few decades ago. But thanks to Yves Saint Laurent’s infamous “Le Smoking” collection, the black tuxedo is now the height of sophistication for both men and women. Let’s hear it for the visionary YSL for breaking down fashion barriers!

Inspired by that moment in fashion history — and our exclusive interview with Saint Laurent’s elusive Creative Director Hedi Slimane, here are 5 blazers you can wear to channel your “Le Smoking” look.

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