It’s been years since I worked in a traditional office setting and while I don’t miss daily car commutes and that one coworker who always brought in stinky tuna sandwiches, I do often miss the opportunity to dress in professional work attire. Sure, pajama pants, oversized sweatshirts and optional bras are definite perks of working from home, but sometimes it’s nice to wear an outfit that makes you feel confident and chic instead of like you just crawled out from under a rock. And one of the easiest ways to level up an outfit is with a blazer!
Vintage Blazer (similar; similar)
J. Crew Sweater (similar)
AE High Rise Jegging
Marc Fisher Booties
Anthro Clutch (similar; similar)
Wrap Bracelet
J. Crew Sweater (similar)
AE High Rise Jegging
Marc Fisher Booties
Anthro Clutch (similar; similar)
Wrap Bracelet
I’m a self-professed blazer fanatic, and I own way too many for a girl who doesn’t work anywhere near a corporate setting, but a simple black blazer is a wardrobe must-have. It can easily give an otherwise unremarkable outfit instant credibility and authority, both of which come in handy when meeting with clients (or dealing with insolent teenagers!) This vintage black number was a thrift store score from Bergdorf Goodman and proves that thrift stores are a great place to find high quality blazers. Look for clean, classic lines - I prefer a single button style - and a wool blend as they tend to hold their shape and structure.
Just like Superman’s cape made him faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, a black blazer can activate your superpowers, too. (Or at least make you look super fierce while fighting the bad guys!)