Jessica says:
Once the weather starts to heat up it is hard to stay "structured". All we want to do is wear lose fitting, flowy clothes, maxi dresses, tank tops, flip flops, shorts...
A very easy way to make your summer flowy look or shorts and a tank work-appropriate and give you a great shape is to add a white blazer. Keep the blazer crisp white, with a structured shape.
Here are a few great options:
H&M
Nordstrom
Macys
Banana Republic (I have this one -- it is a great jacket!)
White House Black Market
Asos
Some tips:
- Make sure the blazer fits in the shoulders, and that you can button the buttons.
- For a professional look, the blazer should hit right below hips. For a more casual look, choose one with a simple detail, or a more relaxed fit. (here, here, here, here)
- Keep the blazer clean -- a dingy or stained blazer is unprofessional and just looks awful!
- If the blazer has matching pants BUY THEM! Wearing the pieces as a suit is great for work, or can be dressed up with a nice top and strappy heels for a wedding or other event you may have this summer.
- Easy outfit suggestion: wear all black and just add the white blazer. You'll be ready to go in minutes, and you will look sharp, put together and stylish.
