For the Valentines Day edition of Wear One Piece Five Ways, I’m featuring this vivid red blazer I picked up last Christmas from the modbod store at University Mall (one of the places I truly miss shopping in Utah!). Instead of most notched lapels you find on a blazer, this one has a shawl collar is decidedly more feminine — perfect for Valentines Day! Regardless of where you’re going Valentines Day, here are five ways you can wear a red jacket.
outfit breakdown
Is your beau taking you dancing on Valentines Day? This Downeast Basics skirt was made for the dance floor! (earrings – francine’s, ruffle tank – nordstrom, red obi belt – thrifted, teal tiered skirt – downeast basics, shoes – franco sarto)
To channel the rockstar in you, pair your jacket with skinny jeans and some edgy earrings. (earrings – francine’s, tank top – jacob, skinny jeans – kohls, black heels – etienne aigner)
If you’re going for a sexy Valentines Day look a la Victoria Beckham, pair your jacket with a curve-hugging skirt and then cinch it at the waist for an hourglass silhouette. Ooh la la! (earrings – gifted, tank top – jacob, red belt – kohls, black sequin skirt – downeast basics (featured in O! Magazine!), black shoes – etienne aigner)
For a sophisticated evening out to the symphony or theater for Valentines, pair your red jacket with a black maxi dress like this one from Shabby Apple. (earrings – francine’s, dress – shabby apple, shoes – franco sarto)
For a more artistic look, find a patterned top with red in it and pair it with a lighter skirt. (earrings – the bay, paisley blouse – nordstrom rack, red obi belt – thrifted, split pencil skirt – thrifted, shoes – franco sarto)
What will you be wearing for Valentines Day?
I love all of these. I've been wearing my red blazer a lot lately. I love wearing it with other bright colors…so fun to color block with!
Thanks Natasha! Recently I\’ve loved the red and pink colorblocking trend — great idea!
So cute!! I have a red blazer and didn't think of all these ideas that I could wear it with!
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Oh I love all of these fun ideas! I'll have to try some of them with my red blazer!
See Me Rwar
Thanks Rebecca! Yes, I\’d love to see how you\’d style your red blazer! I\’m going to start doing a weekly outfit challenge and will have to keep you posted.
Sarah
Merci, Shopaholic! So glad you were inspired. I\’d love to see how your red blazer outfits come together.
I\’m honored, thank you for the award nomination! <3
Sarah
Love the sequin skirt outfit! Knock out! Other fave is dressed down with dark denims. I am so gaga over that blazer.
Your hair is awesome. Making me want to cut mine off into a sassy little pixie. Once upon a time I used to take risks like that! Love your outfit ideas!
♥Abbey
Along Abbey Road
Thanks for the hair compliment and feedback! I totally love short hair — it\’s so sassy, fun, and full of personal style. One way to take a risk with your hair is to cut blunt bangs.
Sarah
I\’m such a fan of your blog, Van, it\’s great to see you commenting here. Thanks for the love! Great idea on wearing it with dark denim, it looks great with a more relaxed look, too. Happy Valentines!
Sarah
Love your great examples of mixing core pieces. I'd love to see more of the same. You make a great model too!
Thanks, Annette! So glad you appreciated the Wear One Piece Five Ways Series. We have done similar shoots before, you may like this one we did with the modbod in November. Keep coming back, this Wear One Piece Five Ways is something you\’ll be able to find every Monday