My New Favorite Outfit: Season Switch: Add a Blazer

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Season Switch: Add a Blazer

Today I'm going to share with you my third tip for switching seasons. I have a lot of dresses that I tend to think are strictly for summer; this dress is one of them.  What a waste of a cute dress though! That's where the blazer comes in.  I recently found this great cobalt one at Loft on sale and it's the perfect addition to this dress.  Simply adding a blazer makes this outfit make the "Season Switch" and I don't have to solely enjoy this dress in the Summer.  Hint: I find this works best when the materials are similar, as they are here.  If you try add a poly-blend blazer to a jersey dress, this look probably won't work. But a cotton jersey blazer with a jersey dress will be perfect.

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Blazer: Loft $30 same
Dress: Plato's Closet $3 cute option
Belt: Kohl's $5 similar
Necklace: Stella and Dot Sutton
Bracelets: Stella and Dot RenegadePeacockUrbane
Heels: Bandalino $30 cute option

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29 comments:

  1. Sooo cute and lovely, blue suits you so well! Love your blazer and pointed shoes <3


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  2. i swear blazers are the one item that can seriously transform any outfit! love this one and love what u did with it!

    XO Meghan
    citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com

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  3. I'm loving your season transformations!! Great idea. It gets me thinking . . .

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  4. I consider myself a cardigan queen but I really should find more blazers! Looks great (LOVE the blue)!

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  5. Can you believe I don't own one colored blazer? They are definitely on my list for the fall!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  6. You look so lovely in blue!
    oXo
    Jenn

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  7. Blazer's are probably one of my most favourite things to wear, you can dress them up or down so easily. This blue one is amazing, that colour Ahhhhh I need this.

    Pia
    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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  8. I totally agree about adding a blazer. It's the perfect way to transition to Fall. Love the colour and the fabulous bling.


    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  9. This switch is great! I love blazers and am slowly building my collection. The yellow belt you added is perfect!

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  10. I love blazers in the fall, especially with dresses! This look is great and I love the colors!

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  11. Blazers are definitely a great way to transition an outfit to fall! As much as I love summer, I'm kinda excited to bring my blazers back into rotation. You look so pretty, love the blue!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  12. I love this! The blazer definitely takes the dress into fall. I also like the professionalism that a blazer can add to a summery dress. But it's been a little too warm to start wearing my blazers yet.

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  13. I love this! The blazer definitely takes the dress into fall. I also like the professionalism that a blazer can add to a summery dress. But it's been a little too warm to start wearing my blazers yet.

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  14. So pretty! And such a big impact for a simple addition.

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  15. It's amazing what a simple blazer can do for an outfit. I love this dress styled both ways! I bet it would look cute going into the winter even with black tights and a black cardi or blazer!

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  16. For some reason, I just can't do blazers. I'm a cardigan girl, myself. :-)

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  17. Blazers truly are the best! And can really take an outfit to a new season or from casual to professional!

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  18. I love the blue blazer ! I can't wait to start wearing blazers but it is still a little bit too hot.
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  19. Hopping over from Tres' Chic Link up! LOVE this post... I was so about to do the same kind of post next week, on transition to Fall! (New follower) :)

    <3Lauren
    http://modern1modesty.blogspot.com

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  20. Your Cobalt Dress is so Pretty & I love the Blazer. I too am wearing a Cobalt Dress today. Check it out.

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  21. You really do look as though you are wearing two completely different dresses
    Brett

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  22. Cute, cute, cute! I think you just double my wardrobe with this tip. I have so many summer dresses that I can now wear for a little while longer :)

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  23. Isn't it amazing what a blazer can do to an outfit! I think it is the most versatile clothing piece ever :) You look lovely in this vibrant blue color.
    Christy
    Sunnywithasideof...

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  24. Absolutely love these colors!!! Gorgeous!!!!

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  25. I completely agree about how great a blazer can be. It took me a while to get on board with them but now that I jumped on the bandwagon it's been such a great and versatile addition to my wardrobe. Thanks for sharing the great outfit ideas. Look forward to seeing more.

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  26. Such a great tip- love that Loft blazer! I just went online and ordered the blue and coral versions-- should be perfect for adding some personality to my new "corporate chic" wardrobe! Would you say the blazer runs true to size?

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  27. Love the blazer! Plus in the winter you can add tights and boots and it's like a whole new outfit!
    xoxo,
    Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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  28. I love doing the same thing with my summer dresses! Adding a blazer makes them more weather appropriate, but I also love the way it dresses up my dresses. I'm a huge fan of a dress with a blazer, tights, and boots for fall :)

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