Best Blazers for Fall 2012

If you don't own one already, this fall is definitely the time to invest in a classic black blazer. This Liv Two-Button one from Theory is 96 percent wool, 4 percent Lycra. The cut is fitted with a nipped in waist to make it ultra-figure flattering.

Style Tip: Just about anything goes with this wardrobe staple. Wear it with matching suit skirt or pants, over a simple shift dress or with a T-shirt and jeans.

The Theory Liv Two-Button Blazer is available in sizes 00 through 12 and is dry clean only.

For a funkier feel, try this C. Luce Pop Trim Blazer on for size. The neon green stripe adds a touch of trend to this otherwise conservative cut blazer. The single button blazer is mad of a slouchy fabric that lends to the casual feel.

Style tip:Pair with a neon-hued bag to play up the lime green trim.

The C. Luce Pop Trim Blazer is available in sizes small, medium and large.

When you want to amp up the prep, pull on this red and blue hounds-tooth Juicy Couture Kensington blazer. It's menswear feel combined with it's fitted cut make it surprisingly flirty. It's made of 98 percent cotton, 2 percent spandex so it has a slight give. A matching pleated mini-skirt is also available.

Styling tip: Wear it unbuttoned for a more youthful vibe.

The Juicy Couture Kensington blazer is available in sizes small through extra-large.

This leather blazer from Victoria's Secret is super-versatile and is meant to be worn indoors and out. You can wear it with just about everything you would your regular black wool blazer and it spices up all your outfits with a rocker's edge.

Style Tip:If you're looking for a blazer to wear in the evening, thisis it.

The Victoria's Secret leather blazer is available in sizes 0 through 14.

A Military blazer like this one from Chat C Win is always in style. This one has an symmetrical single-breasted closure leading up to a funnel neckline. The extra long sleeves and snap closure epaulets make it a standout piece. The jacket is 72 percent linen, 24 percent Polyamid and 4 percent Resin.

Styling tip:Wear a longer top underneath so you see the band of color below.

The Chat C Win military blazer is available in sizes four through 10.

A cardigan blazer, like this Tinley Road Charlotte Cardigan, is a relaxed alternative to a structured blazer. This open front wool cardigan has a ruffle front detail and is 100 percent boiled wool.

Styling tip:If you work in a casual office or creative field, this is the blazer for you.

The Tinley Road Charlotte Cardigan is available in extra-small through extra-large and also comes in light grey and charcoal grey. It is dry clean only.

It's a bit of a splurge, but one you won't regret. This J. Crew collection sequin tweed jacket takes the classic piece of the ladies who lunch crowd and turns it on its head. It has so many details that make it a standout: it's trimmed in tiny ribbons, the tweed comes from a top tweed mill in England and it's finished with anchor-embossed buttons and grosgrain piping and a hidden chain that gives shape to the hem.

Styling tip:Wear this jacket with an unexpected pop of color, like the yellow jeans shown.

The J. Crew collection sequin tweed jacket is available in 00 through 12.