The boyfriend blazer is hot

How to make a bright look sharp? Pair it with a seasonal star, like the boyfriend blazer. The must-have topper for spring has been given a nautical overhaul. It comes double-breasted, in shades as light as freshly whipped cream and complete with ornate metal buttons. Such a powerful piece demands strong allies, like a tank top in attention-grabbing magenta, slouchy-yet-slim pants and sassy blue suede shoes.

Military style blazer, $229, slim pant, $139 and silk tie, $79, all from Club Monaco, clubmonaco.com. Pink tank, $10, and white tank, $7, both H&M, hm.com. Silver hoop earrings, $15, Fashionably Yours, fashionablyyours.ca. ‘Love’ ring, $15, and chain link necklace with black plastic sunglasses pendant, $12, both Aldo, aldoshoes.com. Pink sports watch, $80, Adidas, adidas.com. Stainless steel and white plastic watch, $295, Lacoste. Peep toe high heels, $99, Zara, zara.com.

Photography:Alvaro Goveia
Makeup and hair:Kim ‘Blackspanese’ Goodman and Adrian Carew, Hair2Inc.
Styling assistant: Laura Di Marcello
Styling by: Donovan Whyte, Judy Inc.
Fashion editor: Ingrie Williams
Special thanks to: Elmer Olsen Model Management and Ford Models