A Wardrobe Staple: The Blazer
Did You Know? “Almost all (99.9%) of women-owned businesses are considered small businesses (fewer than 500 employees).” (via)
What a perfect Tuesday thought! BLAZERS.
I remember I had this New Years Eve moment w a red sequin dress & a black blazer that I was pretty happy about – but that was the extent of my Blazer history, until recently.
A few reasons I’m bragging about this current wardrobe staple:
Professional: I hate professional because I’m bad at it. I’m always too tight, too short, cheap or uniform. I prefer sparkle, shimmer, pink, fluff, short, tight, creative. Without any effort, a blazer makes you look professional the second you throw it on, pretty much no matter what you’re wearing under it.
Easy AF: I loooooove easy. Love love love. A Blazer WILL make you look put together w zero thought. No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing.
Smart: People talk to me smarter when I’m wearing a blazer. Almost like I’m a little more business intimidating? Ha! Try it, you’ll see.
Rich: Maybe it’s the business-y look? The idea that suites are expensive? But even a cheaper blazer makes you look $$$.
Skinny: The structure of a blazer kills compared to a heavy jacket or baggy cardigan. You gonna look gooooooood girl.
Grace: Do you watch Grace & Frankie on Netflix yet? I have major wardrobe envy from Grace; blazers, popped collars, beautiful scarves – they’ll all be staples soon. Work in progress…
Versatile: You can wear a sequin dress under a Blazer for a night out, or throw on your blazer over a shirt + pants for work. Any place, any combo – a blazer keeps you looking put together.
A FEW BLAZERS:
- H&M Black Jacket: I actually already own this one. SUPER basic, SUPER easy. & I’m a fan of the rolled sleeves.
- Straight Fit Blazer: If this sexy Blazer doesn’t make you feel like the smartest, most sophisticated person in the world then I don’t know what will. And the RED?! F myself.
- Pink Shrunken Crepe Blazer: Pretty for spring & summer, right??
- X Revolve Cooper Jacket: A little different, but the same.
- J Crew New Lightweight Sweater Blazer: Typically, I’d avoid any type of “sweater” blazer because doesn’t that defeat the purpose? But this one catches my eye. And all the colors look lush.
Does anyone have specifically professional, office attire tips? Whenever I see women that have mastered that style of dressing, I study them. Such a skill.
Have a great week everyone, be thoughtful
Xx