How to adapt a classic blazer

I love my navy Theory blazer. It is classic and a real workhouse. I bought it about three years ago and cost per wear it has been phenomenal. It works for summer and winter. This year I have been wearing it for day and evening. During the day I wear it with my MarksandSpencer Velvet trousers and cream turtle neck sweater, a few years old similar . Broach a gift selection of broaches.

Then with a quick change I remove the sweater and replace it with a cream silky top and statement necklace from St. Tropez market similar at John Lewis and Nordstrom and I am ready for the evening.

Cream silk top a few years old similar. Statement necklace from St.Tropez market. Nordstrom have an excellent collection of statement necklaces.

All photos by Laura Hines. Follow her on Instagram.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Gail Hanlon says:

17th December 2016 at 14:17

My first time at your blog --- your hair is lovely and your blazer and velvet trousers look so smart. Love the pop of colour from the brooch.

Gail
http://www.isthismutton.com
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  17th December 2016 at 18:58
  
  Welcome to my blog Gail and thank you for you comment on my hair.
Jasmine says:

17th December 2016 at 15:15

Hello Josephine.

Firstly, I've been meaning to tell you that your recently restyled hairstyle really suits you. Subtle change but very flattering. Secondly, I love this look on you. I'll have to dig out my navy blazers and accessories to see if I can put something similar together. I think I've got some Laura Ashley wide velvet trousers somewhere too.

Many thanks for all the ideas. Keep them coming.

Best wishes.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  17th December 2016 at 19:00
  
  Thank you Jasmine for your compliment on my hairstyle.
Mary says:

17th December 2016 at 17:03

The necklace is stunning and looks beautiful with the blouse and your hair!
Wendy says:

18th December 2016 at 09:31

Wow, what an absolutely stunning photo! The blazer, brooch, jumper and fabulous haircut all work so well together. Sadly, I am short and always feel too masculine in a blazer.
LesleyP says:

18th December 2016 at 11:31

A lovely look, I am a great fan of the blazer it's great as you have shown for both casual and smarter events. I like your hair it looks great.
Susan B says:

20th December 2016 at 13:10

Great looking jacket! A good jacket is such an indispensable wardrobe item. I'm finding ways to re-work my "office" jackets into my new work-from-home life.
Jeanne says:

5th January 2017 at 14:26

Ditto to the previous compliments. You look lovely. Do you order from Nordstrom in the U.S. or do you have a secret source in the UK/Europe?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  5th January 2017 at 16:04
  
  Hi Jeanne
  I find it more cost effective to order from Nordstrom (they take care of the duty up front) I have tried Eileen Fischer in the UK and J.Crew as they both have shops. Useful for trying on sizes but much more expensive in London. Although I did buy my J.Crew green parka in the London shop, I just feel in love with it and wanted it there and then.