December 20, 2010

The Blazer Issue

12/17/10
{Blazer: Gap, Top: J Crew, Skirt: BR, Scarf: TJ Maxx, Tights & Belt: Limited, Boots: Steve Madden}

12/17/10


I have an issue {actually I may or may not have a lot of issues}, but this particular issue is my love/hate relationship with blazers. As a working girl I love the idea of blazers - they have great structure, they're crisp and of course professional. The hate part, unfortunately, is that I never can seem to incorporate them into my wardrobe, so they're left hanging in an obscure part of my closet collecting dust.


I bought this particular blazer with the intent of wearing it a lot. It's a bit longer {which I love}, it has a beautiful lining {adore} and fits like a glover {hallelujah}. You'd think considering all of the above, I would have managed to style it more than twice. Well friends, I haven't. But I promise I'm going to try.

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19 comments:

  1. Love how the scarf adds nice pop of color to the outfit!
    I seem to have trouble with blazers too at times. I wore one actually last week with a sequined top and pink skirt and realized that my blazer probably needs to to be a size bigger. Yours looks super cute and comfy.

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  2. You don't have a issue with blazers. You look great! I have several boyfriend blazer which do tend to be a bit masculine. My remedy is to pair them with really girly pieces. Think ruffles, florals, etc. I think dresses work particularly well. Side note: love the scarf.

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  3. i have the hardest time incorporating blazers into my wardrobe. they look so nice on other people but whenever i put one on i feel like i'm wearing someone else's clothes.

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  4. You look so cute! My favorite way to wear blazers is over a dress - particularly a really girly dress. I love the contrast.

    I struggle with wearing them over a skirt without looking too matchy-matchy, but you pulled it off here.

    http://honestlykristen.blogspot.com

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  5. i have the same problem with blazers!! they look good on the hanger, photograph nicely, but i think i feel somehow kind of stiff or too grown up whenever i wear them.
    but then i see other people wearing them and i love them! you'll be my inspiration when i get back to my blazer :)

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  6. I loveeee that color on you! Its the perfect pop of color to your outfit, you have a great smile!

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  7. looks like you did a fabulous job of incorporating the blazer today! i've only recently purchased a blazer (actually two) and i get what you are saying. i think they are tricky in that they are universally flattering, but not to the one wearing them. get it? no? oh well.

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  8. I like this outfit and the two different shades of purple. The color of the scarf is beautiful.

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  9. Oh I have an issue with blazers too... :P Hehe, I love this one!

    xo
    Sealverland

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  10. Love this blazer! You should definitely try to incorporate it more! Just throw it over anything blaaaaaah, like jeans and a t-shirt! Instant dress-up!

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  11. GIRL! Work that blazer...they are so awesome and this one looks great on you!

    p.s. love those boots! :)

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  12. It's kind of like phones. When you have to be on the phone for work it takes the fun out of talking on it. I find that a lot of things I see as "transition" pieces between work and everyday are the ones that never make it over to the other side.

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  13. Thanks Kara! This is the first blazer that actually fits me well so I'm hoping to have better luck with it.

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  14. Blazers always fit me a bit weird (I totally relate to your stuffy comment), but I think I got the sizing right with this, I hope.

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  15. Yes I definitely get what you're saying! And I agree, that's probably why I totally loved your outfit post with the blazer, right? ha.

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  16. cute blazer! It's one of the hardest things to find just perfect - and once you do it's such a staple!

    xo denj


    www.hellodenj.com

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  17. Great blazer! I have two black blazers that I just toss on over everything. But truthfully I have no always been so into them. One of them, in fact, sat in my closet barely used for about four years before it became my closet workhorse. I don't know exactly what changed...a combo of my body, my style, and figuring out how to cuff those sleeves just right!

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  18. Okay, Today is December 31st, 2010 and I'm just finding your blog. I was constantly looking for fashion blogs where people wear real clothing and not outfits put together for clowns. Sometimes the things people put together on their blogs look like nothing I could wear to work or even on the weekend. Your blog was perfect however because the majority of my time is spent at work!!!! I chose to comment under this outfit because I just bought a grey skirt from the thrift store and your outfit gave me the idea of getting a pair of off colored tights and a scarf to match!!! Wala!!! a whole new outfit. I already have a blazer in my closet to go with the outfit. Well just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your blog and how it's given me new excitement about getting dressed in the morning for work. WOW!!! a new lease on fashion!!! lol.

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