How do you keep a blazer from looking too formal or worse, a little stiff?
Halle Berry has the answer—and it’s nothing short of alluring. Stepping out in New York, the actor gave a classic navy blazer a fresh, spring 2025 spin by styling it with one of the season's most talked-about trends: an elegant lace skirt.
Berry didn’t just opt for any blazer—she chose a sharply tailored, double-breasted style with smart pinstripe detailing, tapping into the pinstripe trend that’s been permeating style crowds while providing her outfit with a structured base. Contrasting the formal energy of her sleek outer layer, Berry wove a delicate energy into her evening outfit by way of her chic lace skirt.
Keeping her styling sleek with black pointed-toe heels and minimal jewellery, Berry let the sultry outfit take centre stage. Both strong and powerful yet very romantic, this clever combination creates a captivating ensemble that looks incredibly polished, despite being surprisingly easy to put together. It's not just her either—fashion insiders are backing lace skirts and dresses with full force this season. Styling them with wool coats, knee-high boots and fuzzy jumpers as we wait out the winter months, this trend will also prove to be a key silhouette throughout the spring season.
Obsessed with Berry's striking ensemble, below, I've curated an edit of the best pinstripe blazers and lace skirts. Read on to discover my selects.
SHOP PINSTRIPE BLAZERS AND LACE SKIRTS:
Style with the matching trousers or use this to dress up your favourite pair of jeans.
Style this with knee high boots for the next few weeks, before slipping into sandals when the sun comes out.
The rich navy shade gives this a moody energy that sees it style well throughout late winter and early spring days.
The chocolate brown colour trend remains one of the most important shades of the season.
The double-breasted fastening gives this a smarter finish—allowing it to slot into your workwear wardrobe with ease.
Be quick! This is on its way to selling out.
This has a slightly neater, shorter cut that means it pairs particularly well with logo vest tops or slim-fitting tees.
Style with a boxy knit or pair with a sleek pinstripe blazer à la Berry
A sleek pinstripe blazer is a capsule wardrobe staple I'll never tire of.
Style with an oversized tee to give this a casual edge, or dress this up with a satin blouse.
The wool composition will ensure a cosy finish—making the the perfect layer as we move away from winter's extra-chilly days.
I'm banking this for a long summer's evening.
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