What do you wear under a blazer with cigarette trousers?

[kevinn]

I have a lovely black Zara boyfriend style blazer that I'm planning on waking from hibernation to wear for autumn.

I normally wear it to work with black cigarette trousers and tan brogues. But I've never really nailed what to wear underneath.

I have blouses and shirts etc but they never sit quite right and make me too bulky (I'm a 12 but carry my weight on my middle).

Any ideas?

I wear a loose cami or tshirt depending on the occasion

I’ve got a couple of linen short sleeved tops (Whistles from a couple of years ago) that look smarter than the average T-shirt and seem to work well under a blazer. They skim quite nicely over the tummy too.

A thin slouchy style plain tshirt top of good quality so it isn't see through but still lightweight.

Plain block colour such as white.

Perhaps paired with a simple pendant style longer length necklace for interest.

I would French tuck it, so I get some defined shape but hide my bulk

Black boat neck jersey top, like Audrey Hepburn. Or a Breton if you're inclined (I don't do stripes).

I’m very apple shaped and I like the Boden ravello tops - they’re a silk mix so they’re nice and lightweight.

Do you wear it unbuttoned?

Zara have some gorgeous sleeveless bodies. Double lined at the top, silky.

I prefer a scoop neck, round neck or boat neck to a v neck in that outfit.

Vest, cami, or t-shirt, ideally tucked in. Block colour - the same or similar toned to the trousers is most slimming. Don't get the same as the jacket unless you want to look like the Angel of the North.

I think what party said is better but I was going to suggest, if you wear it buttoned, then you can wear half cami's.

Usually I'd wear a tucked in T-shirt or cami.

Silky long or short sleeved tops in a block colour (white, cream grey or pink). Someone mentioned the Boden Ravello top - I have a grey one that looks lovely under a blazer.
Linen t shirts
I do wear shirts/blouses under mine but I have small boobs and no belly so they sit ok

Given than it is pretty much autumnal weather I would wear a fine merino sweater.

Thank you so much for the replies.

I wear it unbuttoned. My style is much more Zara / Mango / H&M normally, but I'm now off to check out those Boden tops.

I have a couple of Hush camis that I will try on under the blazer, too.