When in Doubt, Add Stripes

I’ve been trying not to post this boyfriend blazer every week (though I wear it all the time), but when I put this outfit together a few weeks ago, I knew I had to feature it sometime. It’s a great example of: when in doubt, add stripes.

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I wouldn’t say this outfit is extremely original. There is no out-of-the-ordinary touch – no major statement jewelry or outrageous patterned piece. You may even have put one together recently that is like it. But, it’s a great example of how having certain basics in your closet can make putting together an outfit very easy.

When you’re stuck, add stripes

This day was one of those days where I didn’t lay out my outfit the night before. Therefore, I had to think quickly about what to wear to work in the morning. I saw the blazer on the rack and knew that it would be professional for work. And then, without having to think about it, I grabbed my white skinny jeans and my leopard pumps because I know that they go well together and go with pretty much everything else!

—-SEE MORE WHITE SKINNY JEAN OUTFITS HERE—-

—-SEE MORE LEOPARD PUMP OUTFITS HERE—-

But what to add up top? I could easily have added a white v-neck top. A monochrome outfit base with a pop of another color on top is a typical outfit short-cut for me. But this time, it just felt a little too bland for me. And that’s when I (quite literally) thought to myself, “When in doubt, add stripes.”

It’s so true. A striped turtleneck or striped top is such a closet staple for me and I’ve worn it so many different ways. You can see a few of the ways I’ve worn stripes HERE.

That one addition of the striped top gave the outfit a little interest and I was ready to head out the door.

Some Recommendations

Boyfriend Blazer

Get yourself one of these boyfriend blazers. I wasn’t a fan at first, because I don’t love an over-sized fit. But, this one has an over-sized length without an over-sized fit. Plus, the gold buttons give it such a classy feel.

The fabric is such good-quality that I know it will last for years. The pink one already sold out but the gray, black and green are still in stock.

White Skinny Jeans

I searched high and low, for years, to find the perfect white skinny ankle jeans. Every pair I tried were either too-see-through or too thin to look flattering. When I found these white skinny ankle jeans at LOFT on clearance, I felt like I found a diamond-in-the-rough.

These exactly skinny jeans are no longer available, but I’ve tried on LOFT’s white skinny jeans since then and they still have the same thickness that made them so opaque and flattering as when I bought mine.

They are more expensive than most of the jeans I buy, but you can’t scrimp on a good pair of white skinny jeans. Plus, the LOFT skinny jeans are available in so many different cuts and sizes. I’ve linked three different styles for you below.

Get the Look: Just add stripes

Black Boyfriend Blazer || Similar White Skinny Jeans || Similar Striped Turtleneck || Similar Leopard Pumps (more in widget below) || Sunglasses || Lipstick || Beaded Hoop Earrings|| Watch (on sale!) || Pave Ring|| Similar KS Cocktail Ring || Stone Bracelet

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~Virginia

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