Nice job, Shiny.
I actually wore this formula yesterday!
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I paired it with my micro check pants, because my blazer is navy. but it seemed to work.

I absolutely LOVE this look. I know that my next two purchases must be a boyfriend blazer and some converse sneakers!! Nice job, Shiny!

You do this look so well, Jennifer! It looks perfect for running around or a casual night out. May I ask where you usually find your graphic tees (especially your top outfit and first in the bottom row)? Finding age appropriate tees that I like is my biggest challenge with this look and mine so far are not really tees but tee-shaped tops with designs.

Jennifer, you ROCK that boyfriend blazer like there is no tomorrow! (Sweet kitty too).Thanks for the fabulous write-up and for looking KILLER in formula #5. I especially adore your theatre T because the colour is magical against your skin tone. Love the pearls and the way you’ve added your booties! You look arty, fun and hip. This is one of the coolest formulas in my opinion and you are the perfect role model. I really enjoyed hearing how authoritative you feel in your blazer. Brilliant

You’ve already inspired Meredith and I’m sure that there will be many more!

Joy, knitted tops are a perfect substitute for T’s. Khris, nice outfit !

Jennifer-shiny (LOL, it’s a little odd for me to know your name after so long on the forum!!) you look SMASHING. My husband glanced at my screen and asked if you were a designer (I work at a school with a lot of creative-arts professionals, and he sees a lot of them).

I loved seeing how you put this look together! Bravo! I’ll be “cheating” this look with a regular blazer, thanks to you and Angie’s formulas/write-ups!

Shiny, so cute!

Khris, you look great!

Meredith – thank you!

Joy – I found the tee in the top photo at a local boutique. It was pricey for a tee, and I have learned not to spend that much – you don’t need to! The other tee you like is a recent addition from Forever21 – get on over there now and you will find a lot to choose from – including tunic length and banded tees. It was a lot cheaper (under $10) and the quality is better (it’s a thicker, less sheer tee). The purple tee was purchased to support my favorite theater troupe, and the blue tee is “borrowed” from my 17 year old daughter. Another good place to look is Delia’s, which is where my daughters find many of their fun tees.

Angie – as you know, the neighbor’s kitty, Juniata, made this photo shoot a challenge. She is too cute, so we’ll forgive her.

Great post Shiny! I love the outfits you have put together, and you made me REALLY want a boyfriend blazer (like, right now).

You look beautiful! Thankyou for showing us your great outfits.

Thank you for the wonderful writeup Shiny! you look so good in this formula. I like it a lot and have already been wearing it myself.

Pleeaaasse Let me know where you got that blazer! I’m the same height and it looks so awesome on you!!!

Oh Shiny, you look so fab! Well done – both the pics and the article. You exude style.

You look gorgeous, very cool, and age appropriate all at the same time! ) You make me want to jump in the car right now and hunt down a boyfriend blazer!

You look so fabulous, Shiny! Great write up too. Thank you. You are the rocking-est mom.

Ana, I agree– you need a bf blazer right now.

Hi Shiny,

I’m petite and I’m considering adding the boyfriend blazer to my wardrobe. May I ask where you found your correctly-proportioned blazer?

Thanks!

OK – that is SO FUN! What a great job… I’m VERY dubious of the boyfriend blazer, can’t tell if it’s too 80’s, too young, too “conservative” – I think just the word “blazer” makes me cringe. You’ve totally pulled it off in a fun fun way.
I’m officially looking for a great Boyfriend Blazer.
!

Yay! BF blazer converts! Happy dance!

What a great post, shiny! You look so hip! Thank you for providing fantastic tips on the boyfriend blazer.

jannine, your words are what I feel about blazers too. I always thought, too conservative for me. Shiny thanks for the write up. When you say use the blazer like a polar fleece or hoodie the penny dropped.
Your writing is very entertaining and funny. Thanks again.

SeaCorps and Stargirl – it’s a Theory blazer that came out last Fall. NOT a petite – I believe they’d marketed it as a “shrunken” boyfriend blazer, which I thought was funny, but it works just right for me. I had my eye on it all last year, waiting for it to go on sale. Then it sold out of my size. I was so sad! But in August I was shopping in Filene’s Basement, and found it for only $35!! Major score.

But boyfriend blazers are everywhere right now, at every price point, so look around. Don’t limit yourself to the petite department, but do be picky. You can afford to be picky right now, with so many options.

Those proportions are just right on you — you look gorgeous and fun and totally age-appropriate. What an inspiration. Well done!!

Aw, thanks San! Fall and Spring are my favorite fashion seasons because they are ideal for wearing jackets and blazers. I love how the simple addition of a jacket can take a casual outfit and make it smart. So easy.

It’s also a great way to extend the use out of your work wardrobe. I have a few business suit jackets that work just as well as this one over jeans and a tee or casual top. Experiment!

Wow, Shiny! You certainly did score! You look GREAT! I love how you paired it with the graphic tees. A fantastic, fun look for you that compliments your urban lifestyle. Thanks for the inspiration and the wonderful write-up!

Jennifer, thanks so much for a wonderful boyfriend blazer posst. I love reading about other moms balancing the age appropriate-with-teens issue. It’s tricky, isn’t it? As you point out, the great thing about these blazers is most teens aren’t wearing them so there’s none of that “trying to look young” issue. Hope I can find one to fit my narrow shoulders!

You look amazing Shiny, I love the looks with the oxfords! Between this post and Angie’s blog yesterday my search for the boyfriend blazer is now a top priority.

Strangely enough, my number one accessories are also a toddler or a cat around the ankle.

Every outfit is killer! Love love love that yellow bag too. Thanks for the fabulous writeup Shiny!

Also, are you *really* “not a cat person”? Because photographic evidence suggests otherwise!

You look fantastic! You mesh stylish and age appropriate perfectly. I bet your teens love having such a stylish mom!

I too absolutely adore the tee on the left of the bottom row. I just went to Forever21 to look for it but I guess they don’t have it anymore. =o( If you ever want to get rid of it, let me know! =o)

You look amazing! I love seeing real-life models modeling real fashions! Thanks for a great write-up and adorable pictures!

Kimana, keep trying Forever21 – they get such a high turnover. Every time I’m in there, I see cool graphic tees.

Maya, I don’t know why we are such cat magnets lately. Juniata has managed to get into our house no less than three times this past week! Unfortunately, DH is not a cat person and, even if my own resolve is weakening, I am discovering that I am allergic.

This is absolutely fantastic Shiny! After seeing Marianna and a few other stylish lasses modelling the look on the forum I was already very tempted to start experimenting with my one and only longer blazer, but now I’m roaring to go!-)

You make it look so easy, each and every outfit is stylish and laid-back. Those booties are super fab and I think I need to borrow the tee and red flats you are wearing in the first picture on the left.

Thanks for inspiring us all Shiny!!
(and I’m sorry to hear about your cat allergy-((

Shiny, you must be one of the most fashionable Mom’s I have ever seen! You look really fantastic, in every outfit. The blazer suits you to a T. After checking out the post today I think I will give it a try.I have my own grey blazer that is more fitted so I’ll try that first before I wander out to purchase a true “boyfriend” blazer.Don’t know if I’ll do the converse, I think I am more likely to stick to ballet flats or oxfords.
Thanks for the write-up!

My fave will have to be the last look. Everyone can wear it.

-meream

Love, love, love. I am going to wear this very look tomorrow with a borrowed tee and my new uber affordable Walmart blazer. Perfect for a Friday! Thanks for the inspiration.

Shiny you look incredible in each rendition of this outfit. If we weren’t heading into summer already here I think I could be won over by the idea of a 3/4 sleeve version of this jacket after seeing your pics!

Shiny, great post and you look fantastic! Alright, alright, maybe I will give this bf blazer thing a try; I haven’t really liked the long ones because it’s just too close to the 80s look for me, but I do like that shorter look on you…

Shiny- great write up. I so enjoyed reading it. AND you so rock the BF blazer look. I love the outfit with the red shoes!
I did buy a bf blazer and took it back because I was tired of black. Wish I could find one in hot pink- I’d be all over that!

Shiny, I love all your looks!! Great jacket, and I love how you’re working it. I second the recommendation to look at Delia*s and Forever XXI for tees. I’ve found great stuff both places.

Chewy Spaghetti, I love how you used dressier pants with the blazer and converse. Great look!

What a great write-up I enjoy your sense of humour, and you’re very good at explaining all the details – much appreciated. You look great in this formula!

I’m not so fearful of the boyfriend blazer now, and will be looking for one.

Shiny, I thought that I had commented on this yesterday but I guess I just composed a reply in my own head. You truly look fantastic and not “too young” in the least! I love it how you can dress the boyfriend blazer up or down a little, too. My favorite is the lower left-hand one with your cute red flats, banana bag, and black and white graphic tee.

I did try a few boyfriend blazers on at Nordstrom the other day, but I’m afraid I just haven’t found the right cut. I toyed with the idea of this one because the shape looked cute, but I couldn’t find it in store, and now it’s only available in Medium. Oh well. I’ll keep an eye out just in case!