Have you met fashion’s favorite new jacket yet? – The Bomber
is in and it’s here to stay. It’s taken over the fashion world and can be found
in usual colors, silhouettes, and fabrications. Whether it’s color blocked or has floral
embroidery, each one has unique details that will have you fall in love
instantly. This jacket is one of the “must-have” versatile pieces to own for
Fall. So how do you integrate fashion’s
new coat into your wardrobe? Pair with a pair of skinny jean, lace up shoes and
bold accessories for that concert you have been dying to go to. Mix it up and
style it with a sexy fitted midi dress and sneakers for a comfy chic look. Can’t
go wrong with a white t-shirt, destroyed denim and some laminated gold sneakers
as well!
I have gathered some of my favorites styles for this season
and you can find them below. Let me know in the comment section below which one
is your favorite!
I wanted to keep my look casual enough to run to the mall
but flirty and feminine enough for date night. I kept it minimal with black
ankle crop jeans, a white tie-front blouse, and dressed it up with my black bow
pumps.
I am typically your denim obsessed kind of gal. A good pair of jeans can be dressed up or down and it always looks chic. I do love a great dress though, especially when its a shirt dress. Coming from someone who owns the same button up shirt in multiple colors, it's always my classic go-to. When I discovered this shirt dress silhouette, I knew I had to own it.
How do you style a shirtdress, you ask? It's typically a long button-up shirt or you can even get creative and make your own out of an over-sized shirt. It's a casual and easy to style silhouette. During warmer days, it can be styled on its own with a block heel or some sneakers. My favorite is to pair a cropped sweater over it with a long duster for colder winter days.
There is a cool factor to a shirt dress - although its a simple silhouette, when styled right, it can look very street-chic and classic.
With my love for fashion, comes my love for the fashion icon herself - Coco Chanel. She defines the meaning of style for me and it's always so inspiring to infuse a little more of the Coco aesthetic into my wardrobe. Her characteristics include simplicity and elegance. She was always able to transform men's wear into chic and comfortable feminine clothing.
Coco Chanel's took Thom Browne's boater hat and elevated it into new fashion heights, just as she did with the little black dress. Being an advocate for breaking all fashion rules, she has been credited with re-inventing it to a whole new level. Originally a men's formal summer hat, Chanel became a licensed hat-maker and owned her first shop in 1910.
I was never a big fan of hats until I discovered the boater. It's the perfect accessory to any outfit and I love its nautical aesthetic. It can make a casual outfit feel fun and filled with character. It can also add structure and a chic factor to a blazer or suit. The boater hat was the start of my hat collection and it has now resulted to over 20 hats in my closet.
I have added a few of my favorite tips on how to style hats, including some DO's and DONT's.
DO decorate or embellish your hat. A hat with a ribbon or embellishment can instantly add a chic factor to your ensemble.
DON'T match your brown fedora too perfectly with your all-brown outfit. Stay away from being too matchy matchy. If your outfit is brown or dark neutrals, play it up with a different tone, such as nude, to set your look apart.
DO pick the right shape for your face. Make sure the hat fits your face shape. I am 5, 6'' and I like a hat with a wider brim.
DO be mindful of color. If you're an all black ensemble, keep the hat black. However, don't be afraid to add a pop of color to play beautifully with your casual look. A burgundy hat always looks perfect with denim and a casual white top.
Most importantly, have fun! If you like these styling tips, leave me a comment and let me know! I would love to incorporate more tips and advice.
