Not your grandma's boucle jacket

When I put on this outfit, I spent a good long minute looking in the mirror and deciding whether I looked overgrown in it, arms and legs sprouting everywear. But then again, I was that girl in the back row of every single class picture with all the boys, so I'm used to contemplating my height - albeit with much less alarm than during my pre-teen years. Anyways, I decided that bracelet-length sleeves and cropped pants are great for showing off jewellery and shoes, and the cropped length is more suited for the casual vibe of summer.

A wool boucle jacket is a good officewear staple. You don't have to invest in a matching bottom, and it instantly injects separates with a dose of classic sophistication. Look for well-cut jackets with one or two fun details, like the dark piping in this thrifted version. To pick up the colours in the blazer, I wore it with a salmon pink cami, grey satiney pants and gold ballerina flats. A remix option is a leather skirt with a loose white tee and a chain-strap bag.

Jacket – Thrifted (urchin)

Tank –  Banana Republic

Pants – Jacob (also seen here)

Shoes – Lela Rose (Payless)

Necklace – Ottawa craft show