Jeans, blazers, columns of color, questions

This is inspired by two of Angie's recent posts: on dressing up white jeans; and on black/white. I don't wear blazers often so this is a new look for me--I'm loving it but still figuring it out.

I had some trouble styling the black blazer in Fig. 01. Perhaps I needed a darker shoe? Or a lighter shoe??? You can't see in the photo, but the tee has a delicate golden-foil pineapple print all over. I was on the fence about this look and didn't wear it.

So I moved on to a navy blazer (Fig. 02). I first put it on with this striped tee with flower prints (Fig. 03). Can't put my finger on why, but I still wasn't totally happy.

I finally tried on my 3/4 sleeve striped navy tee in Fig. 04. It looked more put-together than the others. So I added the navy blazer on top (Fig. 05). I felt very happy all day with this look, but I'm open to feedback in case it needs improvement.

I hope to keep wearing more blazer combos, so look forward to thoughts on colors, columns, proportions, etc.

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5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Thank you for posting this! I am just starting to begin to learn how to wear blazers. I’m very interested in the responses you get!

Canada

Active Member

Ohhh, put the blazer (s) back on! You look wonderful in them.

Joy

You might be happy adding a brown belt to blend with your booties. I like a blazer with white jeans and a striped or graphic tee.. If you want something more feminine, try ballet flats and a pretty blouse.

K.M.

Joy, I meant to put a tan belt on and forgot in the rush of the morning :D! Love the idea of trying with ballet flats. I have a pointy black-and-white pair (not really ballet, but show some skin) and I'm curious to see what it would look like with the white jeans and black blazer.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I like ALL renditions, K.M. Nicely done. Add a belt to match your booties, and you've added another level of polish to your look. You have GORGEOUS curly hair.

I like Joy's suggestions too.

Thanks, Angie! These looks are so inspired by your teachings here. I was so happy to rock the blazer; for some reason, up until now, I thought I couldn't. Will add the belt next time!

Thanks for the hair compliment now that the weather is less humid, the curls behave better

Runcarla

All 3 look good to me, but #2 is my favourite.

jussie

Well here's my tip: In the first outfit you have three colours, plus whatever colour the pineapple tee shirt is, hard to see on the monitor: Cream, black and brown, plus pineapple top. I would try to include a piece COMBINING at least two of those three colours- to tie it all together. So, if you have brown shoes, cream pants and black blazer...it would be good to wear a brown and cream striped top for example. Or a plain cream top with a scarf with a black and cream polka dot print.
I'm no expert obviously, just sharing my thoughts... and I tend toward being a bit matchy.
You look great though and no need for any changes anyway unless you feel like it.

Mirjana

Good job, lovely outfits, but for better look, more polished I agree with Joy, this is also my suggestion, especially belt just to complement the booties. Nice t - shirts, especially that one with flowers print.

Style Fan

I like all the outfits. I agree that a belt to match the booties would add some polish. The T-shirts are great.

Jenni NZ

My favourite is the one you liked best, and I think it looks the most cohesive because 1. The tee is the most body con therefore showing your fantastic figure to best advantage, best seen in pic 4.
2. Fewer tones/colours, ergo more cohesive. The 2 navies belong together.
Disclaimer: I am VERY matchy-matchy. I trawl the Internet for exactly correct shades of shoes, all the time

ChrisM

IMHO, you look fantastic.

My first impression was to add a brown belt too, but that could chop up the long body line. Consider adding a brown complement of accessories to make the the boots look intentional.

You might add a nice necklace to the outfits with a plain tee - maybe a long one with charms or a pendant - to help tie colors together.

gryffin

KM - you look great in every photo! I am a blazer girl. Although I think the column of white with blazer and contrasting booties looks nice, I do like to repeat and stay within the color or repeat the color somewhere else. Visually I think it ups the game. As above, adding a matching belt would add polish. Same scarf, tortoise necklace or bag. Great booties, very elegant. I like the striped tops and they would look great with a dark belt. Also in the column of white matching a belt to a the metal hardware (on booties/bag etc) in silver or gold could be a softer way of repeating an element. Either way, outfits look fantastic as is, just adding above if you want a bit more formal polish and punch! You look great!

Helena

I like Joy's suggestion - it seems like it could be the last piece of the puzzle on these terrific looks! Love #5 in particular

DeAnna

You look amazing, I would totally copy the look but its 95 here today way to hot for a blazer or any fall clothes.

Anonymous

To my eye, the cream pants and white in the top are clashing a bit.
I think that's why I prefer the outfits with the navy top.
The blazer and jeans are both FAB on you!

LaPed

I find it a challenge to style a dark topper with light pants, and you've done really well! I do like the idea of a belt to help tie in the boots. The white tee with navy stripes does look a bit off to my eye. I think the cut of that tee isn't happy being tucked-in; maybe a semi-tuck instead? #5 is my favourite as well.

I agree, i like the idea of a belt or bag to go with the shoes to tie it all together, and a necklace, but it all looks harmonious to me! And yes your curls look beautiful:)

Jaime

I like the mix in #1, the boots match your hair and the dark works. But all the suggestions above are worth trying also.

Thanks for all the suggestions! You all made me think about so many aspects that had never crossed my mind before--how the accessories and colors could make it more cohesive. I do have a few belts but I think I need to increase my repertoire of accessories e.g. necklaces, silk scarves etc. Thank you everyone for the nice words too!

A round of applause from me . I’m a blazer wearer ( especially at this time of year ) and love what you’ve done in every photo . I agree with what gryffin says - but also think that even the black blazer w cream jeans and the white t is a great look ( more casual , but still great ) . What brand /label is the jacket ?

lisa p., the navy blazer with golden buttons is J.Crew Factory from last year. It is really amazing, so well cut and well made (even though JCF has been one of those unreliable-quality retailers).

The black blazer is nothing fancy--Old Navy!... I like it because it's a thick stretchy jersey so more comfortable than the usual blazer; I also wanted a low investment before I figured out how to incorporate blazers a bit better...

Now I'm yearning for blazers with patterns!

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