We’re turning the corner out of summer and into fall. Fall is my very favorite time of year to get dressed (hello layers!) and there are several items that I consider fall essentials. But my very favorite fall staple in the tweed blazer.
Blazers are such a wardrobe workhorse, and this time of year there are endless ways to style it. The tweed blazer in a good grey wool herringbone is my favorite most ideal version of the staple. It’s classic, versatile, and has that whole classic “oh I’ve just been riding through the english countryside,” vibe to it.
Ironically, I’ve also been unable to find this perfect tweed blazer, (you know, the one I dream about, make up stories about) until this year. I found it at Boden, and it’s currently on it’s way to me from the UK. Let’s all cross our fingers that it’s as perfect as I’m hoping when it gets here… (And just passing along, that you can get it for 15% off right now- (price is reflected in cart) through the beginning of September. At this price that’s a quite a savings.)
And one more note, a good well made blazer is worth the cost of an alteration, so if it doesn’t fit like a dream right off the rack, consider consulting your tailor to see if the cost to get the perfect fit is within your range. I have wide ribs/shoulders,(thanks Erickson genes) so even though I’m tres petite, I can often get a good fit in the shoulders while still having sleeves a little long. Bringing up the sleeves isn’t too terrible in terms of alteration costs, usually between $30-50. It’s worth it to me to pay that much for a piece that I will wear for years and years.
favorite tweed blazer below:
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Stay tuned for more of my favorite fall staples…
Darn. I didn’t expect that to be so cute. And the gingham…is that teal? Darn. I’m gonna need like three of those. :/
Need the blazer<3
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