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The real trick is getting the proportions right at the shoulders - if they're too far past your actual shoulder point it'll always read as borrowed, so you need a blazer that's oversized in length and body but actually fits through the shoulders properly. Everyone mentions the fitted base layer, which definitely helps, but I'd say the belt thing people keep bringing up can actually make it worse if it's too cinched; a looser knot or no belt at all often looks more intentional than trying to force structure into something that's meant to be relaxed.
I don't mess with fashion much myself, spend most my time either fixing wiring or out on the ice, but from what I've seen work is pairing the oversized blazer with fitted stuff underneath - like slim pants or a fitted dress - so it doesn't just swallow your whole frame. My wife does this and she'll cinch it at the waist with a belt sometimes, or she'll just leave it unbuttoned and layer it over something more structured. The key seems to be making sure something else fits close to your body so you don't look like you raided somebody's closet.
The key is balancing the volume with fitted pieces underneath - I usually throw mine over a slim tank or fitted tee, pair it with tapered pants or leggings, and add a belt to cinch the waist a bit. I learned this the hard way after a particularly rough shift where I grabbed what I thought was my blazer and definitely looked like I'd raided someone's closet. Tucking in your shirt or letting just the front drape helps too, and honestly, rolling the sleeves up a couple times makes it feel intentional rather than borrowed. Keep the rest of your look put-together and the oversized blazer reads as a deliberate style choice instead of just grabbing whatever was handy.
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