| Blazer – Anthropolgie (similar) |
I’ve always considered myself more of a cardigan girl when it comes to keeping my arms warm as the weather cools. Always worried that anything other than a sweater or cardigan wouldn’t match pieces I already owned in my closet and that it would make me look and feel bulky in my arm and shoulder area. It’s funny how you can love fashion, but it can bring out some of your biggest insecurities right?
In the last year, I’ve really leaned on my “Pocket Stylist,” Ahndea May, to help me branch out my wardrobe and try some new things. She’s taught me so much about my shape, what pieces really flatter my shape, and how to take risks and add some statement pieces to my wardrobe. For me the blazer falls into the taking risks category and the add statement pieces category. After adding it to my wardrobe, I have to say that it’s a great piece to mix in to my wardrobe and I’m glad I let her talk me into it.
Here are my top 3 reasons why you should add a blazer to your wardrobe too:
ONE: A blazer is a great way to dress up any outfit. I could be having a jeans and tee day, but if I need to head into a meeting, I can throw on this blazer and some accessories and voila! a new outfit is born. One that adds some style and sophistication to my jeans and tee day. No one said that just because you own a blazer it means that you have to pair it with a suit. In fact it’s quite the opposite. These days, blazers are the perfect jean and tee compliment.
TWO: Depending on the color of the blazer you purchase, it can allow you to take a risk and add bold color to an outfit you’re wearing, or, if it’s a black, gray or navy blazer, it can help balance out a bolder colored shirt under neigh. For me, I tend to buy tees that are on the plain side, no bold colors or patterns, so this blazer really gets me out of the box and attempting something new with my style.
THREE: Contrary to the belief that the blazer will make you look bulky, I was pleasantly surprise to find myself wrong! I don’t feel bulky in this blazer, in fact, I feel comfortable and confident and I find that the way it’s tailored in at the sides actually helps me to accentuate my smaller waist. I think the key here is finding the right blazer for your body shape so that you can rock it like a boss!
Tell me more…. do you have a blazer in your wardrobe? What are some ways you’re rocking it this fall?
PS. Be sure to check out Ahndea’s blog for more great styling tips
PPS. Here’s how I’ve styled an Army green jacket, a leather jacket (before and after weight loss) and a leather paneled jacket
xo, Alissa
brenda abdilla says
I am obsessed with little jackets and blazers this season. Great pic.
Colleen says
I actually busted out a black blazer with a red dress this morning and loved it, being a heavier girl I am always concerned that the blazer would make me look bigger BUT it actually flatters my body and makes my curves stand out more! I love that coral blazer!
Alissa Circle says
I love this combo! Isn’t it great when you find the right blazer? I think anything that’s tapered in at the waist is great!
Reasons to Dress (@reasonstodress) says
I could not agree more with this post!! I love dressing up any outfit with a blazer, it is incredible how tights and a t-shirt can turn into suitable travel wear by adding a blazer.
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Alissa Circle says
Oh my gosh, yes!! We should call this comfy chic, hahaha!
Savvy Southern Chic says
That’s a great blazer! I own a ton of them in lots of colors because I’m required to wear business attire at work, but my challenge has been to wear them with jeans and more casual items. I’m venturing out there at times.
Alissa Circle says
I think it’s hard to think about pairing blazers with jeans and tees when you’re mindset for so long has been that they go with work attire. Glad to see you’re venturing out there. It’s all about taking pieces you own and pairing them in new ways to expand your wardrobe.
VictoriaMason says
LOVE it! I have a few but I always let them sit in the closet. I might be bold today and break out the orange velvet. It’s a bit wild.
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Alissa Circle says
oooohhhh orange velvet?! Girl if you rock that baby be sure to post a picture to Instagram and tag @alissamcircle and @ahndea so we can see it too! xo
Stacey Thacker (@staceythacker) says
Love the color! I always feel more pulled together in any any type of jacket.
Super cute outfit!
Alissa Circle says
totally agree!
Chioma says
loving that blazer, i am a blazer collector so i absolutely understand! 🙂
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
Alissa Circle says
I love that, a blazer collector. I might become one too!