Fall Layering with Jackets

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog!

This week I am featuring two outfits with a jacket layer

Blazers, shackets and all types of jackets are trending this fall

They are perfect for the season and the weather 

Here in Maryland, and in most of the country

 except the (supremely lucky) southernmost states,

the temperatures are dropping below freezing and the layers are coming out in full force!

My first jacket layer outfit features a classic red wool double breasted blazer

 It is vintage, from the 80's by the company Jordache

I was very fortunate to find this piece some time ago in perfect condition

Vintage wool items that have escaped moth damage are rare!

 

Fun fact:  Jordache was one of the first companies

 to manufacture and popularize designer jeans back in the late 70's and 80's

 Vintage jeans from Jordache have quite a cult following today,

and the company is currently relaunching a denim line with Brooke Shields modeling

What comes around, comes back around! 

Wearing this gem of a blazer

 with a black tank style blouse and black pleated knee length skirt

I am happy to say that all of the pieces from this outfit 

 are remixed from my closet from previous seasons

Carrying one of my vintage red bags, from the 1950's

Accessorizing with a bold gold tone buckle cuff bracelet, 

mustard yellow belt and embossed post earrings

Wearing a bright multi colored and elaborately printed neck scarf  

You can't really see the motif very well when wearing it,

but the scarf is a magnificently detailed  zodiac print design

Black block heel loafers to finish this classic decade hopping look!

My next outfit features a current shaw collar blazer 

 I like the relaxed, but not too oversized proportions of it

Later in the season, a heavier layer can be worn underneath 

This mauve-ish color has been a bit of a challenge to work into my wardrobe

At first glance, I saw a lot of possibilities with this color

When I got it home and started 

   mixing it with the pieces I thought it would blend with from my closet,

 I discovered it doesn't mix so well

The jacket is a clash with all of my pinks,

 so I decided to try it with my favorite neutral-navy blue

Tailored roll and tab sleeve blazer under a navy blue "V" neck top

with dark wash boot cut jeans

Carrying a camel tan and snake print handle bag

with a multi colored scarf tied to the handle

Accessorizing with a tan belt with silver tone buckle,

blue multi purpose tie as a necklace and silver tone star stud earrings

(Ignore the hair band, I was going to wear it, but changed my mind)

You can't see them in this outfit picture, due to the longer jacket and front view,

but I'm loving the Y2K inspired back flap pocket revival on these jeans!

Braided faux suede block heel slides to finish the outfit

What are your favorite layers for this time of year?

Hope you all have a good week!