A classic blazer and a long cardigan might both seem like easy layers over jeans, but they do very different things for your shape. A long cardigan that ends below the butt draws the eye to the widest part of the body. Because it’s a softer knit with no structure, it hangs straight and can make your outfit feel heavy and unbalanced. A blazer, on the other hand, is designed with shape. The lapels, seams, shoulders, and fabric that holds its structure work together to define the waist and highlight your proportions. Whether you choose a hip length blazer like this one or one that’s a little longer, that structure keeps the look polished and balanced instead of dragging you down. It’s not about covering up. It’s about choosing layers that work with your body, not against it.⁠ LTKMidsize LTKStyleTip LTKOver40