Photography by Jabez Taylor
If you’ve never been thrifting or vintage shopping, no worries; the party is just getting started. Lately a huge number of bloggers and influencers are creating thrifting vlogs and showcasing budget-friendly looks. It’s great to see other people normalize thrifting and realize you don’t have to purchase a $100 coat to be fashionable. I highly recommend thrifting because not only are you helping the planet by reducing clothing waste, but you’re also helping yourself by not breaking the bank.
Now back to the topic at hand: blazers. I love this trend and the look it achieves. It’s a combination of business casual and casual. There’s something about a blazer that elevates an outfit from yes to YASSS!
I love a fitted style, but I prefer my blazers slightly oversized while still looking crisp and sharp. Because I’m 5 feet tall, I can’t wear a huge, baggy jacket. It would overtake my petite frame.
On other body types, a much larger, looser fit looks amazing! You can style this look with a T-shirt or sweater — almost anything — and look put together. Anyone can pull off this trend for work, brunch, going out, dinner, etc.
For my vintage oversized blazer look, I went with a casual, vampy feel. I love the way each piece of clothing fits into the overall aesthetic. It’s clean, neat, casual and still on-trend. The blazer is a picture-perfect complement for my Harry Potter shirt and black, wide-leg jeans. The best advice I can offer is to make this trend your own and let your personality shine.
Ball is a Mississippi fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger. Connect with her via Instagram (Miss_Ball23), her blog site (www.theball-post.com) or by email at theballpost1@gmail. com.
