Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Outfit of the Day: Thrifted Goodness.

I love a blazer...in theory. It's one of those things you can just throw on with jeans and a tee and just elevate your outfit. You instantly look more pulled together, less casual. I do have one, the Going Out Blazer from J.Crew, and it's a great basic but I've been wanting something a bit more interesting (totally driven by Marianne's second hand acquisition of a great Veronica Beard blazer.) I started checking the blazer section every time I go thrifting and lo, I found The Oversized Blazer by Everlane:



I haven't linked Everlane in a few years, but this blazer is a GOOD one. It's definitely an oversized fit and on me almost feels more like outerwear, but I can see throwing this on with a scarf and calling it my coat. I'm wearing an 8 and it fits me well. There are a few reviews saying it feels cheap, but I disagree. This is a nice jacket! 


Would I pay full price for it? Probably not, because I don't know that I'd get enough use from it, but we'll find out this fall. I'd already been looking at this glen plaid blazer at Nordstrom, sent to me by my friend Kate because she has a similar sweater blazer that I love. Madewell currently has this one going on, which is very cute. 


I'm wearing my blazer with a washable silk tank from Quince and my mid rise jeans from Madewell. These aren't the most exciting jeans, but the rise is PERFECT. I hope they come out with more interesting washes in this cut. My belt is also Madewell and it's fine if you need a basic belt. 


Here's a better look at my Quince tank. It's washable silk, which is so nice! I'm wearing the large which is a bit big on me but the medium (which I also own) is a bit narrow in the hip. I can't win. I do wear them both, mostly under stuff. If you haven't tried Quince yet, get $20 off your first order through my link! (Full disclosure: I also get $20 credit.) 


I added a red bag because that's literally the best thing you can do to a neutral outfit. This one is by Rebecca Minkoff, who does a great red bag. I saw this classic at NR recently but this is the one that I keeping going back to look it. And this one at Yoox is so good!  Also, will someone please rescue this cute MJ bag? My rescue closet is full but ugh, it's so good. 


A quick n' dorky closeup so you can see that I'm wearing the same jewelry I've been wearing all summer - my Gorjana herringbone chain and compass pendant. More bag and shoe action:


My shoes are the Madewell Harper mules by way of Poshmark and I love them but I gotta get them zip-soled. The soles are really slick and I'm afraid I'll bust my ass. They're cute though.  

That's it! What do you think of my oversized blazer look? Am I pulling this off? 

13 comments:

  1. I love it! You look fab. I wish I'd never heard of Veronica Beard though! Those are ah-mazing and now I want one desperately, but even the Poshmark prices are astronomical. ACK.

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  2. Just ordered that black silk tank. Looks like a perfect basic. Thanks!

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  3. I think it looks great! And you may wear it more than you think. I bought a BA&SH herringbone blazer on crazy sale and wore it all the time last winter. It made me feel like cool French girl ;-)

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    1. Yes! That's the vibe I'm hoping for.

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    2. I think you achieved it. Especially with the red bag!

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  4. That Glen plaid is fantastic on you.
    I like a double button closure more than a single button style - more flattering on anyone. And the red bag is a perfect hit of color.

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  5. Perfection! I do have a question though: how do you deal with the sweaty armpit situation? I always end up in short sleeves instead of a tank, as I couldn't be bothered dry-cleaning my jackets, but the tank looks terrific.

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    1. Well, it's still full summer here so I haven't actually worn the jacket out - I just tried it on for the outfit. I'd honestly probably wear sleeves because I'm lazy about dry-cleaning.

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    2. Thanks! Good to know it's not just me!

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