So I got an email from M telling me how much she loved this one blazer from Lulu’s, but had never been all that sure about how to wear blazers aside from suits. She was wondering if I would help her steal that blazer from Lulu’s and set it on fire in protest.
Nah, she was just wondering if I would help her put together a business casual look including the blazer.
But that’s just so predictable, right? So I wanted to throw in something exciting instead. It keeps you nerds on your toes.
Here’s the blazer M loves. Also, the blazer that I love. And will not be setting on fire. Which is more than I can say about certain other things.
Click to buy at Lulu's for $62
It’s got light ruching around the collar and looks to have a less structured look than a typical suit-blazer. And it looks soft, too.
To help figure this out, I put together a look to go with this blazer – but not actually including the blazer. Come on. It’s $62. I’d have to get the pants, shirt, and shoes for a total of $38. It’s not gonna happen, folks.
Dark Rinse Jeans ………. $15
Layered Trim Tee ………. $14.99
J.S. Leather Pump ………. $59.95
I kept everything simple for this look.
Dark wash jeans in a boot cut are always my go-to option. They’re the most flattering and when they’ve got a bit of a flare (hence the boot cut) at the bottom, they really slim and lengthen the leg. I paired the jeans with a black tee with the paneling on the neck. It comes in a pretty berry red, too, which would also look bright and fun.
If you’re wondering, just as a random thought because you often find yourself thinking about my mental process and just general mental stability, I’d also consider wearing red, green, or purple under the blazer. Hell, orange would look cute, too. Maybe a dark mustard yellow, but I’d have to see it first.
I wanted something with a higher neck and something interesting going up on top, but not too interesting. No ruffles. No bows. No crazy little ties. This shirt fit the bill well.
And last but not least, a pair of polished leather pumps. These would be Career Center approved. I remember how adamant one of our Career Center ladies was about shoes. “Girls! Pumps! Black! No peep-toes! No slingbacks! PUMPS!”
It was kind of scary, you guys.
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