timeless, classic tweed blazer
if you have followed the blog for any length of time, you know my love for classic style runs deep. what is classic style? it’s characterized by clean silhouettes, a neutral palette, fine natural fabrics, leather shoes and handbags (Chelsea boots, loafers, and block-heel pumps), paired down accessories, and timeless wardrobe staples. while classic style is aware of the trends and incorporates them into their style they’re not dependent on them. think understated simplicity. and classic style women always have a go-to style uniform. for my preppy aesthetic, i dubbed my uniform the 4-B’s – blazer, button-down, blue jeans, and ballet flats. but when i want to up the ante with my style uniform, i exchange the button down for a silk blouse or camisole and add pumps.
it’s become clear over the years that i have a need for tweed. a tweed blazer that it is. a tweed blazer is classic through and through and will last for years. dress them down with a graphic tee, outfits i wore in New York City or a striped tee and chinos, modern twist. if you are looking to add a timeless, classic tweed blazer into your wardrobe, start with a neutral color first.
timeless, classic tweed blazer
today’s ootd oozes classic style from head to toe. this timeless, classic tweed blazer is from Talbots. but there’s bad news… it is already sold out online. i know, i know i hate when that happens, too, especially since i just purchased the blazer right before christmas. but i have linked similar tweed blazers here, here, and here. the good news is that there are plenty of options when it comes to classic wardrobe staples.
in keeping with my classic style uniform, i’m wearing dark rinse blue jeans with the tweed blazer. dark rinse jeans are dressier than a lighter rinse and are more slimming. plus, they can easily be dressed up or down. instead of a silk blouse, i opted for a silk camisole that matches the braid trim. camisoles are another wardrobe staple that we need to keep on hand. look for a color that matches your skin, then add black, white, or both before you venture into other color schemes. a camisole that matches your skin tone can be worn underneath any blouse or sweater to offer a smooth silhouette. block heel pumps (limited sizes similar here, here, and here) are a classic shoe silhouette that offers height and support. pearls are a no-brainer when it comes to the classics. who doesn’t love to pile on the layers?! buy a long strand of pearls that can be doubled or tripled around your neck. or buy a double or multiple strand necklace with the layers in place. the suede satchel (old, similar here, here, and here) is a favorite handbag of mine, and it goes perfectly with today’s timeless, classic tweed blazer.
denim | camisole | similar blazer | shoes | similar handbag | similar necklace | gold bracelet| watch band | bangle bracelet
denim | camisole | similar blazer | shoes | similar handbag | similar necklace | gold bracelet| watch band | bangle bracelet
Hi Beth. I love your blog. Just wanted you to know when I click a link to an item it doesn’t take me anywhere to purchase. Links not working. Take care!
thanks for the update but we just checked all the links in this post and they’re working just fine.
I love this type of look! I was lucky to be gifted a string of pearls (from girlfriends, for my 30th) that is long enough to come to my knees! So I can wrap them 5 times which gives such a dramatic look. One of my fave ways to style them is to pair them with a tweed jacket inspired cardigan (as a NE England girl in SF bay area I’m always running hot, esp now with menopausal hot flushes!) and it is such a stylish and classic look, I always feel good in that outfit.
Piles of pearls with a navy dress and red shoes is such a beautiful look too. One of my favourites for a wedding. Elegant, classy, timeless, and most importantly, understated – to keep focus on the bride, which is where it should be.
In fact, I’m wearing simple pearl drop earrings now with a Pendleton long sleeved dark blue t-shirt and jeans, just to sit at my desk working from home! Your post a few months back about dressing for ourselves got me inspired to dress better even when just home. While my specific jeans today are no longer ones I’d go to the office in – I’ve lost weight so they’re looser than I think looks good – the overall look is still something I’d wear for the end of the week to the office, and that is making me feel better about all this lockdown stuff.
can there be a better gemstone than pearls? your necklace sounds divine. and it was a gift to boot so it will always be attached to a memory!
Guess I’m a throw back to the 60’s classics because I can never adopt the idea of dressy up top with casual on the lower half. I’ve tried but can’t seem to get out the door with it. However, good for you, for changing with the times. Happy New Year!
classics are tried and true no matter what decade. the trick is how to stay modern and fresh. the high low look is but one way. but if it doesn’t
suit your taste there are other options. what we don’t want to happen with classic style is to look stodgy and out of date.
Love the look, love the classics!
me too! a tweed blazer always has room in my closet.