Dress Up your Blazer with a Skirt
A few weeks ago, I shared a thrifted blazer my friend Jodie found for me with two types of denim in casual outfits in this post. Today, I am sharing another thrifted blazer that I found at Goodwill on the same day (as she had inspired me to look on my own!). This blazer is in a similar cut, fitted and cropped but in a nice purple color without a collar. I decided to dress up this blazer by creating two outfits with skirts and once again I wanted to incorporate some print mixing which I did in the second outfit.
Blazer with Midi Skirt
I typically shoot outfits at home when I plan to switch part of the outfit as it makes it easier. I shopped my closet for the different pieces: old booties that still look new since I do not wear them often, my black bodysuit and a pretty statement necklace I bought from Michelle from My Bijou Life Online a year or 2 ago.
Midi length skirts are not my favorite. I feel like the choice of shoes is more difficult to make the length flattering which is why I typically wear it with boots or sneakers. My mom has the same skirt so we plan to twin at church one day soon!
Print Mixing with a Statement Blazer
Now I absolutely love this outfit! I did bring this skirt to Costa Rica but ended up not wearing it so I am hoping to wear it for a date nigh soon. While the print is light and summery, I can think of a lot of ways to wear it year round so it will stay out hanging in my closet.
I really love this old Target clearance striped shirt for mix printing! The thin stripe is not overpowearing and lends itself to making fun outfits. The back is really scooped and cute.
I plan to wear my blazers throughout the fall and spring. I might be on the lookout for a more boxy oversized one but will think about it: I am really trying to make good decisions while shopping (shop less, save more for vacations) and trying to pare down my closet.
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30 Comments
Joanne
That blazer was a beautiful find! Both these outfits are great but my favorite one is the top one (I tend to gravitate more towards longer skirts).
mimifce
Always interesting to see what each person likes. I definitely have a hard time with midi skirt but love my maxis.
Jennifer
I love the colour of your blazer!
Jennifer
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mimifce
It’s a great purple!
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Wow I am in love with your blazer. You look amazing in theese skirt blazer kombis.
XO Tina
mimifce
Thanks, Tina! That color is pretty for sure.
Sally in St Paul
I love the vibrant dare-I-say “very peri” color of blazer! I like both looks, but of course I gravitate more strongly to the print mix outfit because stripes + florals is my jam. But the black and white with the punch of purple is very effective, and the necklace is great with the blazer.
mimifce
Print mixing with that striped top always looks good: I think it’s because the stripe is thin.
jodie
GIRL!! First I adore the blazer. The color is amazing and I feel like it’ll go with everything.
Second, I love the print mixing of the second outfit. And the midi skirts do take some getting used to, but now I love them so much,
XOOX
Jodie
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mimifce
Thanks, Jodie! I am planning an outfit with the polka dot one this week then will have to come up with something for this one.
Marsha+Banks
What a glorious color on you, Mireille! I love it! I really like both outfits though, of course, I like the print mixing one best. I wonder if you wore black tights with the longer skirt and black booties if that would be a little more harmonious? I always feel like that line of skin color cuts my legs off and makes them shorter than they already are! Fabulous post!
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mimifce
Thanks, Marsha! I might have to try that… midi length sure isn’t a favorite but I really like the print of the skirt. Maybe I should just make it shorter.
Lovely
The blazer is a beautiful colour and it looks cute styled with skirts.
xoxo
Lovely
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mimifce
Thanks, Lovely!
Laura Bambrick
That blazer is such a stunning color on you! I love it with both of these outfits!
mimifce
Thanks, Laura! I love that particular shade of purple.
Sheila (of Ephemera)
Love the rich purple blazer! It’s a great colour on you. I love both outfits, although I also find that midi-length skirts look best with boots or very bare flats/sandals. Your pattern mixing is awesome! Stripes (or polka dots) are the perfect contrast piece. Love those boots!
mimifce
I completely agree with those shoes for midi length. I should try nude sandals with it.
Kathrine Eldridge
I would’ve never thought of getting a purple blazer but it looks amazing with everything! What a great find!
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mimifce
Yes, it was an unexpected color but is really pretty.
Grace
Super cute outfits, Mireille! I think I may have this exact blazer but in hot pink. I love the vibrant color on you. I never would have thought to pair a blazer with a maxi skirt but I think your outfit really works!! Definitely inspiring me to see what I can come up with in my own closet (although I think it’s too cold for skirts already… we had our first snow today!).
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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mimifce
Thanks, Grace! Trying to be creative and you could always add tight to keep yourself warm!
Suzy Turner
What a fabulous find, Mireille! The colour and cut are absolutely gorgeous, and I LOVE how you styled it, in fact I can’t decide which one I like the best because I’d happily wear them both!
Big hugs
Suzy xx
mimifce
Thanks, Suzy! I really like it with the shorter skirt.
Gail
The blazer is a lovely shape and color on you! Thanks for linking x
mimifce
Thanks, Gail! I had nothing in that color in my closet so it was a nice addition.
Mica Away From The Blue
I love the colour of that blazer! What a great find! I really like blazers and jeans together, but I need to try then with skirts and dresses more often. it’s something I used to wear a lot in the office days, but not so much now I work from home, which is a shame, I have some pretty blazers and should wear them more often!
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mimifce
Since I don’t work, with jeans is going to be the way I am more likely to wear them.
Jacqui Berry
Love it all and those boots are superb! Needing something like this in my collection, so I’ll get looking. Thanks for sharing with #Chicandstylish Jacqui x
mimifce
Inspiring you to shop, oh no! =)