Slim Line Soft Jacket (Oasis, $120)
I am currently on the hunt for a hot pink jacket for spring. Many will don the pastel colors of the season, of the runway, but I will not. I am too bold for the muted shades of spring, so I will wear a jacket so bright, I’ll need to wear shades.
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
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Speaking of hot pink, I found this chiffon maxi skirt on pinterest..
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55402&vid=1&pid=897708&scid=897708002
H&M has a great boyfriend blazer in hot pink for $25!
Belle, I actually have a hot pink blazer from H&M like five years ago. It's a very flattering cut and I love it. But I'm never quite sure if I'm wearing it right. Please advise! How would you wear it? It's very structured, so not slouchy like the one in the photo. It's more like this: https://www.hm.com/us/product/98191?article=98191-A
Check back at 1pm for a couple of ideas.
gap has blazers just like that for much cheaper!
great jacket. i've nevr been one for pastels so this is definitely right up my alley!
Renee et al. If you've located a similar jacket, would you mind posting the link?
heather, esq., et al.–i'm in love with the oasis version's style and fabric… but for my pocketbook's sake… i may purchase this one instead. https://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12149165&cm_mmc=PJ-_-20648-_-339976784-_-ADZCHIC. the oasis version also hangs pretty low on the model, and since i'm super short, i may not be able to shorten it successfully with its lapel length.
Amen, sister!
Forever 21 in Penn Quarter has a few different versions (cropped & boyfriend cuts) of the hot pink blazer right now. All around $30.
https://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=outerwear_career_blazer&ProductID=2008584491&VariantID=