Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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

5 comments:

  1. '...albeit with much less alarm than during my pre-teen years.'lol, totally agree!

    You look great Kat!

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  2. Hey Kat, Maddy introduced me to your blog and I am really loving it, great job! Also your jacket in this post is fabulous.

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  3. Great blazer and I am really loving the cut, colour and length of those trousers! You're looking nice and tanned Kat!

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  4. Such an adorable jacket! You are such an inspiration. Love you blog and now following! Maybe you'll have time to visit my blog:)

    Xoxo,
    http://beatricebalaj.blogspot.com/

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  5. A lovely outfit, I like the contrast of the pink between the pants and jacket.

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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