When we surveyed nearly 150 mums from around the world, we found a whopping 78% of you wished you had more money to spend on clothes. We say that’s all the more reason to choose investment pieces that are going to work for multiple occasions.

One of these investment pieces no wardrobe should be without? A great blazer. It’s a classic piece that works with almost any outfit, whether it’s for a night out on the town, a business meeting or a slide at the playground with the kids. Make it a white blazer and you step up the style stakes even further.

Now, wearing white can be a scary undertaking, especially when you have young kids. The nappy changes… the nose wiping… the Vegemite hands… donning a white garment can feel like you’re pinning a big “stain me” sign on yourself. That’s why wearing white on your outer layer is the best way to go: you can roll up your sleeves or slip the blazer off when mess is imminent. And if you do end up in stains-ville, you can use stain removers and bleaches without worrying about fading colours or erasing prints.

Business

The office is the natural habitat of the blazer, and with good reason. A well-fitting blazer, with its sharp lines, adds polish and professionalism to an outfit. Worn over a tailored dress, slacks or pencil skirt, a blazer in a crisp white is the final touch that says “she’s the boss”.

Night out

Unlike her straight-laced sister, Suit Jacket, Little Miss White Blazer knows how to par-tay! She sings against sequins and makes bright colours pop, brings a classy tuxedo feel to black and is so, so cool layered with more white.

Out and about with the kids

Been slobbing around at home with the kids and realise you need to dash out the door? Chuck your new wardrobe favourite over your worn-out t-shirt, boyfriend jeans and flats and you might just get mistaken for a fashion blogger.