I bought this blazer online because I liked the detailing - I love the contrast trim and the gold buttons. But when it arrived, I wasn't thrilled with the fit, so I decided to return it. Of course, that requires checking the box that says "reason for return: fit," closing the box back up, putting the return label on, and dropping it off at the UPS office. I never did it. 30 days later, and the return period has expired, so I'm going to just start wearing the thing. The fit really isn't that bad - it's just boxy, which can work - and it is a nice looking blazer.
But of course, there's another problem with this outfit: There's just too much going on. I should have worn a crisp white button-down, or a simple white sweater, with this outfit. Instead, I'm wearing my white blouse with silver buttons and ruffles and things. I had to get ready while carrying our inexplicably fussy one-year-old today, and this blouse was easier to reach. I'm also wearing different pants than I had planned, for the same reason, but that worked out pretty well. Take a look at how well the different navy fabrics match!
(Blazer: j-crew factory, blouse and pants: white house black market, shoes: target shoes that are *exact* copies of christian louboutin simple pumps minus the red sole (as I know now after having bought myself a pair of simples))
The blazer turned out to be SO comfortable. I felt like I was wearing a soft cozy sweater. That failed return turned out well!
ReplyDeletesee this is how i feel every day, hence jeans and a t shirt. my kids aren't usually fussy... but they need to be fed, clothed, and i need to break out fights. there then is all the syrup everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is cute. I'd like to see what it looks like styled like you described.