Let’s face it. I really don’t need many reasons to wear some form of work appropriate fleece or sweats. So, you can imagine how I swooned when I found this sweatshirt blazer. I didn’t even care that I found it in the men’s section. I knew I could make it work (It had to work! It’s a sweatshirt blazer! I was motivated!). So, I eased this dream of a cuddly blazer into my wardrobe on a day I lovingly dubbed Treat Yo’self 2013 (Parks and Rec, anyone?).
My dear friend and I skipped around town on a rainy day, and I remained cozy in my sweatshirt blazer. We thrifted, drank tea, ate vegan pumpkin squares and all around treated ourselves. What a delight. And there’s definitely no better way to accessorize a treat yourself day than in high quality, reasonably priced, tailored, public-worthy sweatshirt blazer, right?
Blazer: H&M ($11 marked down from $15)
Top: Gap (approx $12 marked down from approx $30)
Jeans: Old Navy ($30)
Boots: DSW ($15 marked down from $50)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) Menswear, womenswear, it’s all fluid these days and I love it! Had I not been shopping with my boyfriend, I wouldn’t have checked out the men’s section. I’m glad I did because they did not have a version of this blazer in the women’s section. The jacket is a slim cut but still a little boxy so I paired it with skinny jeans and tall boots to further add some shape. I say why not explore other sections of your favorite stores? I also find some gems in the juniors section of some stores, including Marshall’s, including the dress I posted a few days ago (Real life redo).
2) It was really easy to pair this blazer with jeans outside of work. The real trick, I think, will be making it work appropriate. I’m thinking of wearing the blazer with a button down underneath, fitted colored pants, and heels. My other thought is to wear it with a tweed skirt and boots for a fabulous fall look. I’d love other suggestions, if anyone has any! Reading other blogs, Pinterest, and Google image searches are a great way to find potential ways to wear something you’ve picked up recently!
Readers, anyone else pick up anything in unexpected sections?
Thank you so much for stopping by and reading! I hope everyone is having a good week!
Oh wow I LOVE it!!
I would fall in love with a sweatshirt blazer too! Sounds wonderfully comfy! Great find!
XOXO
“Swooning” over your blazer. Long live the sweatshirt!!!
I have a sweatshirt blazer as well and I love it! I really like your outfit and super cute polka dot jeans! xx
love the boots!!!
love that blazer and the whole look. I like the idea of pairing it with tweed and I could also totally see it with a navy pencil skirt for work
Love your blazer 🙂 Happy week-end!
I cannot believe you found that in the mens section? I love it and you definitely rocked it! This is very chic and comfortable, something that’s great for this weather!
-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com
Looks incredibly comfy! I can imagine you looking very professional in this for work. Would look great with other, more structured pieces. 🙂
I love it! It is amazing how many pieces from the men’s section can work for us! I have a few pieces on my own! 😉
OMG I LOVE Parks and Recreation!!!!!!!!!!!!
ME TOO!
So loving this!! Clever girl!! xo
I love this look! I have a girlfriend who often buys her blazers and jackets in the men’s department…she always looks so put together she’ll throw on a cool scarf or chunky necklace and Voila she looks awesome 🙂
I love finding little treasures in the men’s section! Fab polka dotted jeans too!!!
This blazer looks comfy and chic! 🙂
Sometimes the men’s department just does it so right!
xx Cara
Really love the blazer and do you wanna know a funny thing? Before I finish reading this post, I thought you bought the blazer at Anthropologie. It just looks like something that you find there. Anyway, it is really cute and I am so surprised to know that you found it in the men section. I never look there either! What I great find! I love the detail on the elbows (I always love that about men’s blazer) Xoxo
That’s funny! It does look like something you would find there!!
I think I’ve been missing out on the men’s section all these years! Thanks for the encouragement, readers! Xo