The weather has finally dipped down below freezing here in Houston and I can’t go anywhere without my favorite wardrobe builders. No, not sweaters! I don’t own or wear many sweaters any more since I made the move from Philly to the land of eternal sunshine. I’m talking about jackets! I have a strong affinity for great jackets and I’ve been building my collection of various colors, textures and weights recently.
One of my favorite fabrics for a jacket is corduroy. I happen to have stumbled across an amazing find at Macy’s years ago, a purple cord jack with sparkly buttons for less than $20. I wear it A LOT. Purple happens to be my favorite color, and this is my go-to jacket when I’m in a pinch for something cute and it’s brisk outside.
Also check out my friend Alexis in her beige cord jacket, when she came to visit me in H-town one February. I firmly believe that every woman should own a jacket in a color similar to this. I happen to have at least three; one in beige denim and one in a microfiber that looks and feels a lot like suede. The suede one is gorgeous and really pulls together an outfit but I’m slightly paranoid about ruining it so I don’t wear it out a ton.
I also think every girl needs a black jacket. Again, I have a couple. One is a sateen black boyfriend blazer I got at J. Crew, the other is a 3/4 sleeve twill cropped jacket that I have worn the heck out of. I found it at New York and Co. for $15! Here is a photo of me wearing said jacket at the Mom 2.0 Summit with the lovely Stephanie Click and Heloise.
Here is a really cute, very structured but flirty jacket that my friend Gabrielle wore during a photoshoot I did for her. Again I love the 3/4 sleeves, the buttons and the ruffle detailing.
I also found a great deal on a navy blue twill jacket from LOFT recently, but I have no photos of that one. I do think a navy jacket is a great wardrobe basic. Of course don’t forget the basic dark-wash denim jacket, that can look good over just about anything as well. Except of course maybe jeans, because well…that’s not a good look no matter what the fashion experts say.
So I encourage you to look for basic jackets in neutral colors but also play around with pops of color sometimes and definitely experiment with textures. A jacket adds so much polish to an outfit, not to mention warmth when needed. Don’t be too cheap with jackets, I’ve bought some cheap ones that just weren’t worth it, but don’t think you have to spend a fortune either because I have found some awesome bargains. I never spend more than $100 on any single item of clothing anyway, in fact I rarely spend more than $40. The basic blazer I wore in last week’s jeggings post was considered a splurge for me at $50, but I knew that was a great deal at GAP on a wardrobe staple that is made well and will last.
Here’s a jacket I found that you could buy right now for only $15 at Old Navy. I like the feminine styling and of course gray is not only THE hot color of the year, it goes with everything. Ok, I just might buy this myself right now!
So tell me about YOUR favorite jacket! And be sure to check out the other Fashion Friday bloggers this week.
Great post. I need to build a wardrobe like this. Layering….we should layer and this helps.
Great post. I need to build a wardrobe like this. Layering….we should layer and this helps.
Great post. I need to build a wardrobe like this. Layering….we should layer and this helps.
Great post. I need to build a wardrobe like this. Layering….we should layer and this helps.
Well, I’d have to say my absolute favorite jacket is a Black classic cut blazer that I bought at Benneton years ago. 1997, I think. I still wear it, because it’s timeless.
Loved seeing you again last night, and hopefully we’ll get to speak more next time. Love your blog, I could use the fashion help.
Well, I’d have to say my absolute favorite jacket is a Black classic cut blazer that I bought at Benneton years ago. 1997, I think. I still wear it, because it’s timeless.
Loved seeing you again last night, and hopefully we’ll get to speak more next time. Love your blog, I could use the fashion help.
Well, I’d have to say my absolute favorite jacket is a Black classic cut blazer that I bought at Benneton years ago. 1997, I think. I still wear it, because it’s timeless.
Loved seeing you again last night, and hopefully we’ll get to speak more next time. Love your blog, I could use the fashion help.
Well, I’d have to say my absolute favorite jacket is a Black classic cut blazer that I bought at Benneton years ago. 1997, I think. I still wear it, because it’s timeless.
Loved seeing you again last night, and hopefully we’ll get to speak more next time. Love your blog, I could use the fashion help.
LOVE Gabrielle’s!
LOVE Gabrielle’s!
LOVE Gabrielle’s!
LOVE Gabrielle’s
LOVE Gabrielle’s
LOVE Gabrielle’s
LOVE Gabrielle’s
Thanks! Yes, layering!! It has taken me a long time to figure out how to do this, and I still have a lot to learn, but jackets are a staple for layering.
Thanks! Yes, layering!! It has taken me a long time to figure out how to do this, and I still have a lot to learn, but jackets are a staple for layering.
Thanks! Yes, layering!! It has taken me a long time to figure out how to do this, and I still have a lot to learn, but jackets are a staple for layering.
Ah Benneton! I loved that place as a teen. Great meeting you too and I LOVED the jacket you were wearing last night! You didn’t look like you needed any fashion help to me 🙂
Ah Benneton! I loved that place as a teen. Great meeting you too and I LOVED the jacket you were wearing last night! You didn’t look like you needed any fashion help to me 🙂
Ah Benneton! I loved that place as a teen. Great meeting you too and I LOVED the jacket you were wearing last night! You didn’t look like you needed any fashion help to me 🙂
Ah Benneton! I loved that place as a teen. Great meeting you too and I LOVED the jacket you were wearing last night! You didn’t look like you needed any fashion help to me 🙂
For some reason I am really crushing for a velvet blazer right now. Better jump on the sales before they’re all gone… Hmmm.
For some reason I am really crushing for a velvet blazer right now. Better jump on the sales before they’re all gone… Hmmm.
For some reason I am really crushing for a velvet blazer right now. Better jump on the sales before they’re all gone… Hmmm.
For some reason I am really crushing for a velvet blazer right now. Better jump on the sales before they’re all gone… Hmmm.
I’ve been wanting a velvet blazer for a LONG time, preferably in plum or burgundy. I tried a couple on at LOFT recently but the cuts just weren’t right. I do have a black matte velvet jacket I got last year, but it’s not as chic as the blazer cut ones.
I’ve been wanting a velvet blazer for a LONG time, preferably in plum or burgundy. I tried a couple on at LOFT recently but the cuts just weren’t right. I do have a black matte velvet jacket I got last year, but it’s not as chic as the blazer cut ones.
I’ve been wanting a velvet blazer for a LONG time, preferably in plum or burgundy. I tried a couple on at LOFT recently but the cuts just weren’t right. I do have a black matte velvet jacket I got last year, but it’s not as chic as the blazer cut ones.
I’ve been wanting a velvet blazer for a LONG time, preferably in plum or burgundy. I tried a couple on at LOFT recently but the cuts just weren’t right. I do have a black matte velvet jacket I got last year, but it’s not as chic as the blazer cut ones.