Blazin' Hot

I’ve never been a huge fan of blazers for my own personal fashion rotation—I feel like my shoulders are already a bit broad, and sometimes the structured shoulders of a jacket draw attention to this.  Don’t get me wrong; I do appreciate the layered look on others, especially during the autumn season. It just isn’t always the most flattering look for me. However, I may have changed my tune after a recent shopping trip. My current fall wardrobe obsession is this chic black and cream blazer from Express. I snapped this up about a month ago, when flowy summer dresses and brightly colored tanktops were still in the window displays. The first few weeks of July did seem a bit early to start buying back-to-school clothes, but I knew that this darling little topper would fly off the rack before too long. And how could it not? The three-quarter sleeve and crepey fabric make this blazer just different enough from traditional suited looks, and the shoulders aren’t too strong for my frame. I’m already planning what I can pair it with—for work, I'm thinking fitted grey trousers and a cream silk top, or it would look casually fab thrown on over jeans and a tank. Pieces like this make me (almost) excited to head back to school!

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{Trimmed Lapel Blazer by Express}