When I first started wearing the hijab about seven years ago I had to find ways to utilise my already-existing clothing pieces, as overhauling my entire wardrobe was not a viable option for my wallet + bank account (but not-so-oddly the complete opposite of what my heart said).
That meant "hijabifying" said pieces was crucial but turns out it wasn't all that difficult. I already owned a bunch of cardigans, jackets and blazers which "rescued" a lot of outfits; I could still wear my favourite sleeveless/short-sleeved tops and dresses just by throwing one of those outerwears over them.
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(Tucked-in blazer is now a thing, as I recently discovered. Also: ten points if you can name another way to wear a blazer!)
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We're still in that "Blazer Moment" which means there are crazy many options out there. Even though my go-to blazer is the long navy one I bought in Tokyo, my personal fave at the mo is this glen plaid blazer which I've paired with a black maxi dress here (probably bought in 2006 or 2007 and in amazing condition, so proud of this fact), super cute bronze ribboned mules I got recently, a little vintage "flurry" bag and statement earrings.
I wore this plaid blazer on my birthday this year but my first outfit on that day (I'm a high-maintenance birthday gal) consisted of a different blazer.
If that isn't proof that I love blazers, I don't know what is.
Some think blazers are too serious for regular daily wear, which is cool, as to each their own.
How about you though? Are you a blazer fan as well?
Wearing: H&M glen plaid blazer | Mango ribbon mules | Bag from Kinji Used Clothing, Tokyo | Lovisa earrings
You look wonderfully professional and business like in this soft grey plaid blazer. This is how I'd imagine you as a high powered business woman! Blazers are an iconic traditional garment and you're quite splendid in yours Liyana!! Love, Jude
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Judy! <3 Yes this is definitely another one of my hypothetical office outfits! Very happy that you agree with me that blazers are an iconic piece xo
DeleteI really love a soft blazer for casual (less structured), and the more 'sharp' blazers for dressing up. Though I admit I mostly wear them to meetings, interviews, workshops, or events. Rarely for complete casual! Though sometimes you need something for a casual-meeting that still feels somewhat dressed up.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those statement earrings btw. So groovy.
OK so I have to be honest, I am so pleased you call my earrings "groovy" because you're right, they ARE! <3
DeleteCasual blazers are a winner in my book! Come to think of it, the fact that I don't work - hence never needing to attend business-y occasions - probably contribute a lot to how I view blazers. I wonder of there are some people out there who find the thought of wearing a blazer on a casual day out absolutely unappealing because they associate it with work? Food for thought for me I suppose!
It looks so stunning and put together on you! I'm definitely a fan of blazers too haha
ReplyDeletexx Sofia | SOFIAADOT
Thank you Sofia! I haven't met a single person who isn't a fan of blazers, but it's for a good obvious reason obviously!
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