Monday, October 29, 2012

Belted Blazers









 




Blazer: Forever 21 (SIMILAR)
Belt: Forever 21 (I LOVE THIS OPTION)
Tank: Banana Republic
Pants: Elie Tahari (HERE)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Clutch: ASOS (SIMILAR)
Watch: Rolex
Earrings: Charter Club (via Macy's)  (SIMILAR)
 
 
Blazers should be a staple in most working girl wardrobes. They pull an outfit together in a flash, save you from frigid work temps, and allow you to wear all sorts of otherwise inappropriate tops to work. Though they are a breeze to wear, it can be fun to expend a little extra effort to jazz them up. For me, belting a blazer is a really cool way to switch up the look of a tried and true blazer. Somehow adding a belt to a blazer always manages to give off that effortlessly chic look. Sometimes, I even scrunch up the sleeves of my belted blazer to amp up that “cool girl at the office” vibe. Do you belt your blazers?
 
P.S. I purchased this blazer before Bordeaux became the ‘color of the season.’ Don’t you love when the fashion stars align like that?
Love,
Jillian


 

38 comments:

  1. That color blazer looks great against the white.

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    1. So true! But then again, I think everything looks great against white. lol

      xoxo

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  2. I love this blazer! And I also just ordered a bow belt from F21 last night, so I will try this! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Amberly
    www.asliceofglam.com

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    1. No problem Missy! I got this belt for $5 at Forever 21. I picked up three of them just in case I run into some quality issues down the line. Was that excessive? lol

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  3. I totally agree- blazers are my go to as well, since I work in an "office" environment-- I have a whole wardrobe full of them! But I dnt think I've ever belted any of them! Usually I'll belt the top or sweater underneath the blazer, but I do love the look! I think I may ty it out! :)

    -Kris

    http://thekrisbliss.com

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    1. Hey Kris!

      I love the look of a belted blazer underneath the blazer as well. Because I'm busty, blazers can make me look a little heavier than I am. I belt on the outside of the blazer just to create a slimmer shape.

      xoxo

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  4. Very classy and sophisticated!

    xo,

    eelsay

    www.theluxuryrehab.com

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  5. i love blazers but why have i never considered belting them? thanks for this tip! you look so pretty :)

    Chioma
    C's Evolution of Style

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    1. Thank you so much Chioma. Let me know if you like the look!

      xoxo

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  6. Jillian, I can't get enough of your fabulous style! Two thumbs up!

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    1. Thanks so much Missy! I might be rolling through Orlando soon. I'll tweet you and see if our paths cross. :)

      xoxo

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  7. LOVE that blazer! Looks great!

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    1. Thanks Melly! Always, always great to see your fabness!

      xoxo

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  9. Love the blazer! And belting is a great way to jazz the look.

    www.StyleDeLaCreme.com

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  10. This look is Fall business-wear perfection!!

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  11. This is such a chic and sophisticated look.
    Love it :)

    xoxo
    www.blazyfashion.com

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  12. so chic! love those winter white pants.

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  13. I've attempted to belt my blazers before except it didn't work out so well because of the shape for me. I adore what you have done with yours though!

    xo
    Maggie
    http://magz725.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Maggie!

      I think belting works better on blazers with thinner fabrics. Also, I usually use skinny belts. Because I'm a shorter girl, belting with a wide belt takes my look from chic to WWE in an instant.

      xoxo

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  14. Great!!!!

    http://cristinasurdu.blogspot.it/

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  15. Beautiful combination of colours. Love the blazer.

    xoxo
    Paula
    Blush-paula.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Ms. Paula! Great to see you!

      xoxo

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  16. So cute! I love it! I have a gold belt and a blazer that is ready to be belted.

    -Karen
    www.yourstylistkaren.com

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  17. Lovely look. The blazer is perfection. I love belting blazers, I belted my blazer for work today.

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