https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:01:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728456 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:55:20 +0000 Chris987 1728456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped, yes Angie did show quite a few options. Your a,b,c, suggestions are great, I may try them in just that order!&nbsp; I too like to remix items and not just buy everything new. It's somehow more creative and fun that way for me. I love the idea of being clever and inexpensive!</p> <p>Tulle, thanks for the positive vibes! </p> <p>Collete, great ideas, I never think of scrunching sleeves on jackets. I need to come up with a checklist of ideas and post it in my closet. </p> <p>Sally, great comment, I'll have take some pics of my jeans. A small and rather boring collection I'm afraid, but ready for improvement.&nbsp; </p> <p>Traci good ideas if I want to update the blazer itself. </p> <p>BC I know what you mean about the bowtie blouses, I wore them in the&nbsp; 70's too so they would not feel quite as updated as for someone who has not worn them. It's also a bit girly for my style but never say never. I totally remember those wide shoulder pads! We could do a whole separate forum topic to reminisce about "business traditional" fashion in the era of Joan Collins and Dynasty My favorite memory was a purple linen skirt suit with very wide shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728448 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:26:34 +0000 Anonymous 1728448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's all about the shoes, in my opinion. I also like the idea of wearing a bow-tie blouse, though in my case that would not feel updated, as I wore blouses like that in the '70s. A blazer with shoulder pads would be out, too, as that was what I wore in the '80s. I would seek a fresh look, if there is such a thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728446 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:21:37 +0000 Traci 1728446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think everyone has thrown in great suggestions for updating the shoes, jeans, and shirts. Do also consider updating the blazer. &nbsp;I posted for feedback all the jackets in my closet and I noticed many of them that I thought were the right length got votes of too short from the ladies here. &nbsp;That made me notice that blazers do tend to be hanging a bit lower these days. &nbsp;You may also consider a blazer with no lapels or more drape or a stronger shoulder, perhaps even an extended sleeve? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728429 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:05:16 +0000 Sally 1728429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm finding this interesting. Id like to see a picture of what jeans you have Chris to get ideas. The picture attached are my favorite jeans.I have 2 pairs..are yours similar? They are straight jeans...I don't want to crop them. I suppose I could cuff them. I might try the trendy shoe suggestion with a cuff </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728316 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 01:39:32 +0000 Colette 1728316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great question that I ask myself all the time. I love wearing blazers so I just throw them on over everything. Roll the sleeves, scrunch the sleeves, let shirt tails and sleeves stick out. Add a collage of brooches. Today I wore a tank and jeans and threw on a blazer when I ran out.</p> <p>ETA, I like what unfrumped wrote. I still very much like many of my older clothes and don't always want to wear or buy new things. I like remixing old wardrobe favorites in new ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728234 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 22:07:31 +0000 tulle 1728234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions, everyone, and I hope they keep coming, because I think we are all looking to update some classic outfits.&nbsp; Thanks for posing the question, Chris! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728095 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:29:54 +0000 unfrumped 1728095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so fun--like Multiple Outfit Lab and SYC's !</p> <p>Angie's pic used several updates, I think, with the jean style, bow blouse and semi-maximal pattern mix.<br />But the takeaway is you could :<br />A) update <u>jus</u>t the jeans and wear all the other same items and have a pretty big impact<br />b) wear same &nbsp; jeans but add one or more of shoe, blouse, maximal mix,<br />c) see Janet's thread on Straight Jeans--could roll them if they adapt to that and consider b) items</p> <p>I like these considerations because I want to keep re-mixing items when I can and not feel everything has to BE new to LOOK new, or to get ideas for small updates and refreshers. I like getting ideas for &nbsp; major style-shifts/game-changers and also ideas for clever and inexpensive tweaking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1728091 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:10:54 +0000 Chris987 1728091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas everyone, and lots of similar comments.</p> <p></p> <p>Murph11 good idea on the bag. </p> <p>Tanya, you nailed it, modern footwear and a modern top.<br /> Seems so obvious now that you say it </p> <p>Elizabeth P a graphic T would be good too, although between<br /> being picky about design and not ever finding ones that fit I don’t have very<br /> many of them. </p> <p>RobinF, agree that shoes seem to be one place to start. </p> <p>Angie, good idea, I just did a quick inventory of my jeans<br /> and I definitely need to introduce some more modern ones. &nbsp;Like the blouse idea too. </p> <p>Texstyle, that question resonates for me in a lot of<br /> wardrobe categories </p> <p>Sara L another vote for graphic T and updated shoes…thanks! </p> <p>Suz – I agree&nbsp;that shoes are the #1 place to start<br /> and I’ve already ordered a bunch of candidates. Will also think about bow<br /> blouses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727994 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:23:11 +0000 Suz 1727994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trendier footwear is my number one vote, and an of-the-moment top. So make the white shirt a bow blouse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727976 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:49:39 +0000 Sara L. 1727976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually add a graphic tee.&nbsp; Trendy shoes are another easy option (at least for me since I enjoy shoes). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727974 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:46:16 +0000 texstyle 1727974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas here - I really like the question of "How do you modernize a ________ outfit?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727970 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:43:15 +0000 Angie 1727970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With trendy jeans and blouse:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727934 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:41:17 +0000 RobinF 1727934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these ideas! Yes to the shoes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727926 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:34:21 +0000 Elizabeth P 1727926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A graphic tee? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727924 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:30:54 +0000 Tanya 1727924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that the best way to modernize any outfit are very trendy shoes. Thus I would substitute the black western boots some really current pair, and wear a top in a current cut or color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727920 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:28:27 +0000 Chris987 1727920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas LeDonna....! Thanks!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727919 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:27:55 +0000 Murph11 1727919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exchange the white shirt with a bow blouse and add a bold, non black, non western-ish statement bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727916 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:26:05 +0000 Ledonna N. 1727916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would add a pattern blouse or a high Low hem top. Push up the sleeves of the jacket and add a funky cuff.</p> <p>Add a chunky boot or bootie. </p> <p>A fashion forward shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-modernize-classic-jeans-and-a-blazer#post-1727914 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:23:47 +0000 Chris987 1727914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my favorite classic outfits is straight leg dark wash jeans, a classic black blazer, and black western-ish ankle boots. A white shirt is one top that works but the possibilities are endless.&nbsp; </p> <p>How&nbsp;would&nbsp;you&nbsp;tweak this outfit&nbsp;idea&nbsp;to make it more<b><i> modern </i></b>classic?&nbsp;Include accessories...&nbsp;</p> <p>Would love to hear all your ideas, thanks! </p>