Blazers: Day to Night

A lot of people like the look of blazers but just don't know what to wear with them. I have to admit I was one of those people at first but after some searching for ideas I managed to pull off the blazer look. To help others I have made day and night outfits with some of my blazers and hopefully they will help you get ideas for the look you want. 

This outfit is super simple but still looks nice. This look would be perfect for an early-spring day. The black leather blazer (consignment shop 10$) over the cowl-neck (Rue21 5$ on sale), quarter sleeve white shirt gives the outfit a carefree feel and is completed by the black tusk necklace (Deb 3$ on sale) and coral polka-dotted scarf.

 

Using the same blazer from the picture above, I have created a fancier look for a night on the town! Under the blazer is a black tank top with gold detail (JCPenney 8$) that makes the outfit look more put together when paired with the gold pendant necklace.

 

This look involves another black blazer (D.I. 5$). This blazer, although hard to tell in the picture has gray pinstripes that goes great with the white tank top with silver details (same shirt from above, but different colors!). To complete this night outfit I threw on a shorter necklace with lots of sparkle and bling (Claire's 1$ on sale). 

This same blazer (from picture above) creates a more casual daytime look when put together with this striped butterfly tee (Rue21 10$). The pink necklace (Claire's 1$ on sale) was inspired by the pink stripe in the shirt, and pulls the color out and makes it more noticeable!

 

This navy blue blazer is one of my absolute favorites! It can be worn with just about anything! For this nighttime look I paired it with a patterned tank with different hues of blue and a splash of purple. To complete the out fit I placed a silver and bronze necklace around the neck.

 

 

 

This outfit, created with the navy blue blazer mentioned above, creates a more dressy feel for a night out. The tank top worn with the blazer makes the outfit dressier because of the material and the pattern. To finish the look I wrapped a purple scarf (the same purple found in the shirt) around the neck and called it good!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This business-like blazer (Consignment shop 10$) can definitely be worn outside the office! Especially when worn with this striped, flowey top (Old Navy 6$) this look would  be great for a day outfit. The detail of the shirt makes it interesting enough that you wouldn't have to wear a scarf, necklace, etc.

 

This gray blazer would also work great for a fancier night outfit when placed with this  light green, silk blouse (Christensen's 10$ on sale). This blazer would work with pretty much any color because it is a neutral color!

 

 

    I hope this helped!

 

 

Blazers, Blazers, Blazers

          Blazers are thee best completer piece for an outfit. They can be dressed up real nice or dressed down for a more casual look. Blazers can be a little pricey but the key is to know where to look!

These blazers are all from consignments shops and such, so I got them for pretty good prices. The beige one on the left was 6$ from D.I. It can go with pretty much any top because its a neutral tone. Beware of shoulder pads when you are shopping for blazers at consignment shops (or in general) because they could be unflattering. The light pink blazer in the middle is originally from Forever 21 but I got it at the D.I. for 8$! I wear it with navy blue or white because the polka dot pattern on the inside is white and navy blue. The gray one on the end is from a little consignment shop in Provo, Utah called Trendy Exchange

(10$). This blazer is also a neutral color so it can be worn with virtually anything!

This look could be used for a dressier occasion because of the type of shirt under the blazer. The shirt (6$ at a consignment shop) is a silk tank top with ties in the front (which are currently tied in a bow!) by Ann Taylor, found at JCPenny, Dillard's, Macy's, etc. This look plus pants and shoes would cost 40-50$.

This outfit is a little more casual it the way it looks. The flowered blouse (featured in a previous post of mine) paired with the teal scarf (also featured in a previous post of mine) gives the look a more carefree vibe because of the way the scarf is placed and the looseness of the shirts body. This outfit plus shoes and jeans would cost 50-60$

This silk shirt and scarf combo give this blazer a fancier look. The necklace gives this outfit a sparkle. The navy blue silk shirt (4$ Ann Taylor from a consignment shop) pulls the color out of the pattern on the reversed/rolled sleeves of the blazers. The scarf (12$ from Maurice's) finishes the outfit with a modern, popular look. This look with pants and shoes would cost 30-40$.

 

Using the same blazer as the dressier look above, I created a casual look for everyday wear. This striped navy blue and white tank top (8$ from Papaya) gives the outfit a more fun and interesting look when paired with this starfish necklace and pink blazer. This outfit paired with white jeans and shoes would cost 35-45$.

 

I hope this helped! Any questions? Ask me below

Wardrobe Starters

     Looking to revamp your wardrobe? Or even demolish and start new? Well these five items are definitely good basics for anyone woman's wardrobe because they can start or finish any outfit! The first item on the left is a cream sweater vest (American Eagle 15$). Over a printed blouse or under a jacket this vest would steal the show. The next item over is just a plain white T (Walmart 3$). It is cotton and a little bit of spandex so it is still nice enough to wear to school or work (depending on your job). It is a great base for a patterned tank top or under a jacket or sweater. The possibilities with this T are endless. The sweater (Aeropostale 6$ on sale) in the middle is probably one of my favorite things in my closet! It is creamy white and pretty long (past belt loops). I wear it over pretty much any shirt. The next item over is my studded chambray (JCPenney 3$ on sale). Chambrays are really in style now because they go with anything (and their adorable!). Jean is considered a neutral so it can be worn with any outfit! The last one on the right is a black blazer (Rue21 7$ on sale). Blazers are also very popular now because they have the ability to be casual or dressy. Notice that all of these items are neutral colors. These are basics because their colors and styles will go with ANYTHING! Endless possibilities...

Look Better with Little Effort

      Taking a little time each day before you run out the door to tuck in your shirt or cuff your pants can make a big difference in the look or "put-togetherness" of an outfit. Here is an example! This first outfit isn't an ugly outfit at all, but can look even better with a few changes! Notice that between these two pictures I didn't add anything to my outfit to make it look better. I just used what I already had on. All I did was roll the sleeves of my blouse, cuffed my pants above my ankle booties, and tied the ends of my scarf together to make it appear as an infinity scarf! Five minutes of rearranging an outfit can help you look better and more stylish without a whole lot of effort and no money (besides what you paid for the clothing). 

 

Another outfit under 50$!!

Shirt- A boutique in California called 'Q' (10$). Pants- JCPenney (15$). Boots- Rue21 (7$). Scarf- Ross (10$).

The Purpose:

      This blog is for all you ladies out there who are tired of the hunt for chic, affordable style! Shopping for stylish clothing is about to become easier. Being 6 ft tall is a challenge when shopping for clothing (especially on a budget) so I have looked everywhere for inexpensive yet fashionable clothing. My goal is to help you all look great without breaking the bank!