Worried a black blazer is boring? Jennifer Aniston just proved they're always a great idea

Jennifer Aniston has proved that we shouldn’t be worried about black blazers being too boring.

A black blazer is a classic for a reason but that doesn’t stop us from sometimes fearing we’re not being adventurous enough when we wear ours again and again. It’s a staple in our winter capsule wardrobe, both for the daytime and evenings out, and it goes with so many outfits. Thankfully, our worries have been proved wrong by Jennifer Aniston, who recently showcased why a black blazer is always a brilliant style idea. The Hollywood actor joined Selena Gomez on 5th February to host a Galentine’s Day celebration in LA with their beauty brands LolaVie and Rare Beauty.

Both women went for head-to-toe black outfits and Jennifer Aniston shared a glimpse of them in a video posted on Instagram to celebrate the event. The Friends star opted for a longline black blazer that appeared to be single breasted and had all the timeless details we’d expect - notched lapels, long sleeves and pockets.

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We’re equally big fans of a double breasted blazer, but when you want a more sleek and streamlined look that’s a little less business-chic, a single breasted design is your best friend. Jennifer made hers even cooler by rolling up the sleeves to just below her elbow and left it unbuttoned at the front so that it draped beautifully over the rest of her outfit.

If you’re ever unsure about whether a black blazer is too much for a particular occasion, these two styling tricks help make one more relaxed and effortless. We also love a less structured fabric like linen for summer and lighter colours but a black blazer is a year-round winner.

The neutral shade means it goes with everything and although a black blazer will always bring some structure and smartness to a look, it can also be made more casual depending on what you wear it with.

Jennifer Aniston went sultry and sophisticated with the rest of her outfit and wore tailored black wide leg trousers and a turtleneck top with a plunging keyhole detail. A co-ord is a lovely alternative to dresses and jumpsuits for special events and the trousers complemented the tailoring of Jennifer’s black blazer. Keeping to a single colour with her outfit for the Galentine’s Day celebration made it very striking and elegant, though you could easily do the same thing in a more everyday way.

Swap trousers for black jeans and a dressy top for one of your best cashmere jumpers and you’ll have a put-together ensemble that’s cosy and casual. Jennifer Aniston finished off her look with a statement gold bangle for a touch of glamour and we wouldn’t be surprised to see her re-wear this outfit - or a version of it - throughout 2025.

Over the years we’ve often seen her style different black blazers with blue jeans for a smart-casual look. It’s an outfit formula that never fails her and shows that it’s a great one to take inspiration from too. We particularly admire the black cropped blazer and mid-blue bootcut jeans Jennifer wore in 2022 as she filmed The Morning Show on Coney Island. Even though she was working at the time, this wouldn’t look out of place for her day-to-day.