This Blazer Is Actually a Dress

Would you believe me if I told you I was wearing a blazer?

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hallie-wilson-chicago-fashion-blogger-waring-a-simple-chic-outfit-perfect-for-the-office… Because I am.

Well, it’s a “slouchy blazer” that doubles as a dress, too (and comes in four colors). Talk about a sartorial one-two punch, no? I love!

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There’s something youthfully elegant about an oversized blazer... (And amazing, at that. Over-sized silhouettes have been my bagel-loving self’s BFF.) And when paired with a powerful primal print clutch in-hand — or under arm — today’s ensemble blends playful and timeless into one cohesive aesthetic.

This piece is a super simple, recent — and favorite — addition to my closet. It makes getting dressed for that day a breeze — especially if you know it’s gonna be one of those that bleeds well beyond happy hour… Which is never a bad thing.

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A quick PSA if you’d be planning to wear this to the office: The length hits well below the knee on petite gals (I’m 5’4″), but know that you won’t be able to wear a bra — unless you wear a tank top underneath. If you’d rather wear this as a blazer than a dress, I’d suggest going down a size.

The dress would be cute when styled unbuttoned (as an actual blazer) and with skinny jeans, too. I’d suggest tucking a white or neutral-colored tee into your pants so that you don’t look like a doctor in a white coat, though.

Upping the trend factor with a cute wool or felt fedora wouldn’t hurt either. (This one is $39 from Nordstrom — in lots of colors.)

… And in case you’re curious, yes — you can most certainly continue wearing white after Labor Day. Read more on my thoughts about how to here.

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Lately, my renewed appreciation for nothin’ but neutrals has made it easy-peasy to coordinate the colors of my closet. (Thankfully — that deep sleep dilemma strikes again!)

I love the classic style of a blazer, but given the current contemporary style climate, I felt like re-energizing this piece and wearing it a bit differently. Partially due to taking in so much Fashion Week-oriented news and looks over the last few weeks, perhaps?

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It’s a be-a-utiful 86-degree day in Chicago and the sun is been shining for as far as I can see, so I’m donning bare legs for as long as I can continue to do so. (And another PSA to you pumpkin spice lovin’ biddies: I love you — I do — but it’s still summer, damnit. A few more days!)

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Have a lovely Tuesday, my friends.

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Clothing

Felt hat: Club Monaco ‘Vienna’ (similar here for $39)
Blazer/dress: Topshop “Slouchy Longline Blazer” (comes in four colors)
Grey sling-back pumps: Vince (old/sold out, similar here and here)
Leopard clutch: Clare V fold-over clutch (similar here for $40)
Lariat necklace: Topshop (old, similar styles here)

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Beauty

Foundation: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue in ‘Desert’
Lip color: bareMinerals ‘Gen Nude’ buttercream lip gloss in ‘Forbidden’
Nail polish: Essie ‘Gel Couture’ polish in ‘Rock the Runway‘
Mascara: bareMinerals

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