April 15, 2014
RAIDING MY SISTERS CLOSET: WARDROBE WORKHORSE #2
A few months ago my sisters and I posted about wardrobe workhorses. Pieces that you wear constantly, that go with everything, etc. Today is part two — a second wardrobe workhorse in our closet! Mine is this striped blazer from Old Navy. I bought it a few months ago, on a total whim, planning to try it on with a few things at home and then promptly returning it. Instead, I got home and realized just how versatile it was, and then figured out a bunch of ways I could wear it. Here are five:
1. Try it with a solid colored dress to add a splash of pattern
2. Wear it with distressed jeans to create a nice balance of casual and sophisticated
3. Pattern mix with florals, wider stripes, or polka dots
4. Throw it on over a t-shirt to instantly dress up your outfit
5. Try it with a loose or flowy top or dress to add structure
Here I applied #2 and #3 by pairing it with a floral print for some easy pattern mixing, and combining it with distressed jeans for a sophisticated casual look.
Now hop over to my sister’s blogs to see their wardrobe workhorses!
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These are some really great suggestions! I have a striped blazer that I admit to not wearing often enough. I'll have to use this post for some inspiration!
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Isn't fantastic when you by something on a whim and then get tons of use out it? I have a stripped blazer but don't wear it nearly often enough, thanks for the tips. This outfit looks incredible on you, very chic but effortless.
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Love this mix! I don't have a blazer, but I keep seeing them worn well – might be a fall back to school buy for me this year!
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This is a perfect post, I just bought a striped blazer this weekend at Target! That combo is fantastic!
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I am loving that striped blazer! Its so versatile and goes with almost anything!
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I love this outfit on you!
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I really like that blazer! The text says there are similar options below, but I don't see them. Am I just missing something?
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Hi Merrick, I've been following all your ankle boots posts on Babble and I notice you wear them in a lot of your outfit posts here…question: do you wear socks with any of them? Which ones?
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I love love love that bag but it doesn't seem to be available on the Sassy Steals website. Do you know what brand it is or if it is sold anywhere else?
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January 21, 2014
RAIDING MY SISTERS CLOSET: WARDROBE WORKHORSE
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Love this outfit… you look like a movie star! =) I love my utility jacket, too. It's what I reach for when I need a little something different in an outfit (same with my utility vest, which I'm wearing today!) More workhorses for me are my burgundy cardigan, chambray (so cliche, I know) and a stretchy black and white striped pencil skirt that I wear allll the time.
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A cargo jacket is definitely on my must-own list…perfect casual topper for spring or fall!
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Love this look! So pretty!
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I love utility jackets! I agree, they go with anything. I have a camel one, and now I'm looking for a green one, haha. Great outfit! I love the leopard flats!
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Love this outfit! I would totally wear it myself 🙂
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In love with those jeans and jacket !
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I wonder if anyone has pointed out that you posted about your green cargo jacket while wearing leopard flats and one of your sisters (Jannsen, I think) wrote about her leopard flats while wearing a green cargo vest. ♡ It made me smile.
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I bought an army jacket last year thinking it was a little out of the box for me and that I wouldn't wear it that much. Boy was I wrong! You're right – it's a workhorse for sure!
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
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I love your style. I just absolutely had to have a utility jacket after all the posts I saw on your blog featuring yours. Thanks so much for the inspiration! You're one of the bloggers that inspired me to start my own blog!
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Could you please please please do a video of your makeup? I know you've been nice enough to share your products but I swear I can't make it look as great as you do
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a green utility jacket has been on my wish list for ages, and I just got one for Christmas. totally my new favorite…and so so versatile! love how you styled yours =)
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I love this jacket! What size did you order? I am on looking at their website, and since all of the sizing is in centimeters, I need some clarification. How tall are you, and (roughly) what do you weigh? The company selling the jacket is in the UK, so I don't want to mess the sizing up and have to return the jacket. Thanks!
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Thanks! I'm 5'6 and 117. Small it is!
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I have a simple sleeveless black shift dress I purchased a while back at Kohls…I wear it all the time and my outfit never looks the same. Also it has held up very well for such an affordable piece.
Such a simple and super cute outfit! I like your necklace and bag very much. 🙂
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Such a simple, yet stylish outfit. Thanks for sharing!
Liv
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gorgeous post! Love that dress! XO
ig: @stylemelauren
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I love this denim dress you made! lovely styling dear
Happy Medley
So simple and pretty! I absolutely love your style! I have an amazing giveaway up on my blog, I hope you’ll check it out!
Wishes & Reality
Beautiful. I love having sisters, my sisters and I still to this day borrow clothes from each other.
Diary of Elegance.
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I went through this same process of defining my staples when I put together my first capsule wardrobe in January, and its only gotten easier to discern things I can always rely on to love wearing. It also makes shopping so much easier when you know just by looking at the cut or pattern of the fabric that it won’t work for you. Its a great feeling! Also that dress is amazing, I thought it was the sweatshirt dress from Madewell thats been all over Pinterest the past year. Its great!
Kate
myteacherstyle.blogspot.com
Great tips, thank you!! 🙂
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Love this look SO much Merrick!
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Emily Jenny
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Love that necklace with the dress- such a fab look!
This Side of Paradise
I can’t get the link for the shoes to work. Can you tell me the site they’re from?
Love the dress!
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I agree! A good basic dress is an awesome foundation that you can build on and dress up or down. The fit & flare style is my fav too!
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