If you ask me what my go-to style is….it’s definitely a bag and a blazer. I typically wear a blazer with jeans, and a handbag always completes the outfit!
Let’s start first with complementing a pair of jeans with a bag and a blazer. Last summer, a blue plaid blazer, white jeans, and a wooden bag was my vacation go-to style…from sea to shining sea! Two new favorites I purchased on sale at H&M are a striped black blazer and a double-breasted striped navy blazer with gold buttons. And both pair perfectly with my Japanese inspired wooden bag. Ready or not spring and summer….here I come!
When it comes to staying cool and comfortable, linen is the way to go. A white or linen blazer coordinated with dark denim crops pairs perfectly with a round wicker bag. A few cool summer looks on our Pinterest board feature a pink blazer. My spring/summer go-to bag is a white bucket bag incased with macramé and I’m loving it in pink as well!
Now let’s talk about the ideal Easter Sunday look….a dress or skirt worn with a blazer! The Suburban Faux Pas blog shows a tweed blazer, silk bow blouse, and light pink skirt accented with a white Louis Vuitton shoulder bag. Another beautiful Easter look is a floral dress complemented with a white tuxedo blazer and a Chloe bag. And both looks are ideal for an Easter Sunday brunch!
Meagan Markle always shines wearing approachable styles. She looks stunning in a striped Altuzarra dress matched with a black blazer. A black and white shoulder bag completes her ensemble. Plus we love how her striped bag does double-duty when she wears it with a white blazer and pant ensemble.
Who doesn’t want to look chic? The ultimate in sophistication is a black double-breasted blazer worn with white jeans or crops. Give it a casual vibe with sandals and add a black wooden bag. Or dress it up with a metallic handbag. Either way, the chicness is over the top classy!
Planning a European vacation? A leopard print maxi dress topped with a black blazer paired with a wicker tote is perfect for strolling cobble streets in the evening. Another sophisticated vacation look shows a black and white woven bag with a tan blazer and white crops. We are also crushing on St. Agni’s collection of rattan handbags! And for alfresco dining, a Danse Lente white shoulder bag is the perfect match for a pink plaid blazer worn over a black lace cami….so French! Check these styles out on our Pinterest board.
Now I’m starting to wonder if a “bag and a blazer” are your go-to style as well. Hmmm…seems like great minds think alike!
Holley Williams is a personal stylist specializing in closet inventory, seasonal shopping, closet organization and wardrobe consultation. Contact Holley at [email protected]. Be sure to check out Holley’s updated Pinterest board.
Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.
