TO BLAZER OR NOT

TO BLAZER OR NOT

Blazers are often thought of as an essential in a woman’s wardrobe. Recently, I came across THIS EMBELLISHED BLAZER caught my eye for some specific reasons. It’s not your typical blazer…. it’s unique and full of personality, with the details like polka-dot lining. It also has a red heart, and fun pins in the front and just so fun! I don’t usually wear blazers, but do I need this one or should I return it?

To test it out the right way, I styled it in four distinct ways, and I must say I like it more now. First, I paired it with some cozy sweater pants, a graphic tee, and booties. This creates a laid-back yet polished look. Then, I went for a more sophisticated look with some black and white graphic print pants and white flats. This would be a great look for an office, even lunch with your girlfriends.

My favorite way however, was with a striped tee and red slides. I felt it had to have a pop of red with some shoes to go with the red heart. I like the sporty vibe of this look. I’m not a very formal person, and so this suits me the best!

Finally, for a more dressed-up look, I styled the blazer with a faux leather pleated skirt and some classic black pumps. It could be worn with a slip skit, a denim skirt, and I think any length would work as well. You could even wear this blazer over a dress. You could think about as a jacket, instead of a blazer. Just that mindset alone, helps me to see more ways to wear it.

Now the question is….. keep or return? It’s certainly something special, but I’d love to hear your thoughts. According to my followers on Instagram, there were only two, that said no. One was that it didn’t show off my figure, and two was that black was too harsh.

You can see by MY REEL HERE, that it’s definitely versatile. You can easily wear it dressed up or down. It elevates your grungiest jeans very nicely. There’s no question it can do all of that, but is it something I will wear for years, and will I get my money’s worth out of it.

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No doubt, a blazer can be a real confidence booster! It definitely makes me feel more polished, and I can see how it could give anyone an extra boost. While I do love this blazer, my favorite way to wear it is with jeans. If I decide to keep it, I’ll probably be pairing it with jeans more than anything else.

NOTE TO SELF….  If blazers aren’t your favorite but you feel like you need one for certain occasions (work events, presentations, or travel), opt for one that’s comfortable and REFLECTS YOUR STYLE!