Lately I’ve been very into uniforms. Yes, it’s my job to create outfits and to inspire but sometimes you need a good old-faithful. This number is one of my absolute favourites; it makes me feel like me, only better and probably wandering somewhere in Paris. It’s all about the effortlessness/tailoring of the jacket. I got this one at Zara last year and it’s been my favourite blazer ever since. To put this Parisian uniform together, you’ll need:
1. Tailored boyfriend blazer
You want it to fit in the shoulders, but go past your bottom. This lends a certain je ne sais quoi and makes the jacket feel less business-y.
PS The Isabel Marant blazer is next up on my splurge list 🙂
2. White tee
A super soft and comfortable white tee is a staple in any woman’s wardrobe. My favourites are from Zara, Madewell, + Anine Bing.
3. Vintage denim
I feel like I really upped my denim game with the acquisition of my Re/Dones. They have that urban cool feel that only vintage denim can have and they fit like a glove.
4. Booties
Black booties for life. The higher the heel, the better (as long as you can walk in them – have you ever seen a Parisian woman stumbling across the cobblestones? I think not).
5. Hat
I hate washing/doing my hair and this hat is the perfect second-day survival guide.
6. Cross-body bag
You’re much too busy and important to be holding a bag on your arm – throw it over your shoulder and get on with your life 🙂
Do you guys have a uniform? Let me know in the comments + have a great Monday!
Your blazer almost has a glittery shimmer to it in the first photo, then I realized it that was just the light hitting it! Such a nice look x
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Oh you’re right it does hah!
xx Jill
Love this from hat to booties! I do sort of have a few uniforms and all my looks are sort of variations on them. Many of them involve a white tee or a cashmere sweater with jeans. Also love a cardi or blazer & a white tee with jeans.
Your booties are dreamy!
XO, Gina
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Such a great, minimalistic look! A perfect tailored blazer is such a great basic – have a similar from COS and it is definitely one of my favorites too for an effortless look!
xx Mirjam // http://www.miiju.ch
So chic. Love the blazer!
Liv
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Thanks Liv!
xx Jill
please justify spending $400 on a pair of jeans! why are re/done so expensive when levis are so cheap?? youre basically just paying for tailoring right?
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Hi Casey,
Great question! That’s the exact question I ask myself before purchasing any item, so it’s a good one to discuss.
First, I believe in investing in well-made, perfectly tailored items and saving on other, trendier items. Instead of buying a cheaper, perhaps not as well-fitting, pair of jeans 3 years in a row, I would rather spend more on a pair that makes me feel great and that will last for 5-10 years. After about 3 pairs, the math works out, so I just make sure that when buying something like this, that I will love them for 5+ years.
Second, I also believe in saving on some items so you can splurge on others. I like to balance investment pieces (like these), and pieces that look great but are inexpensive, like a $10 Old Navy tee.
All that being said, this is totally personal preference and by no means do I think that everyone needs to spend a ton on jeans. There are other brands that make great denim for less, these are just the exact pair I was wearing 🙂
Hope that helps to answer your question!
xx Jill
Great outfit!! And so useful tips. I always feel guilty while wearing a hat because my hair is a little less clean than it should be. Hahaha, so happy that I’m not the only one who does this. Great post! Really enjoyed reading it!
I would love this to be my uniform as well! Right now my uniform though is slightly less cool and consists of a big shawl and boots lol
which style of re/done’s are these? highrise ankle crop, highrise, highrise cropped, straight skinny, originals stretch….etc? i love how these fit you and im trying to find a pair that fit the same way that are slimming!
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Hi Lexi, they are the high rise ankle crop 🙂
xx Jill
Love the outfit! Do you happen to know the color of the re/done jeans you are wearing? Is it the Mid 90s?
Thanks!