18
Apr
Blazer: Banana Republic Sleek suit blazer, navy (women)
Shirt: J.Crew Perfect Shirt, (women) thrifted
Pants: Banana Republic Martin Fit sleek pants, navy (women)
Watch: Timex expedition field watch
Belt: Dockers leather belt, (men) JCPenny
Oxfords: Merona Eddie Oxfords (men) Target clearance
Socks: Mossimo dress socks (men) Target clearance
Diana says: My wife and I have several outdoor weddings to attend this spring and the dressier side of my closest is mostly business wear plus a black blazer. I tend to wear a mix of ladies/gents for fit reasons (tad over 5’5 with a slightly “curvy” figure) but had high hopes of finding a well fitting gents jacket I could get tailored. After several weeks of thrifting/interneting/outlet malling in search of a lightweight blazer, I gave up on finding something I felt handsome in from either side of the shop (too short/long/bunching/80’s shoulders and the Paul Ryan look all come to mind). I had moved on to “chinos, button down, bow tie” when I tried Banana Republic and was floored by how great I felt in their ladies sleek suit. Unlike some of the other ladies suits I tried, the fabric on this feels substantial, the button hits closer to my navel and it has a functional front pocket (pocket squares!) I’ll be taking a trip to the tailors but was so pleased with the off-the-rack fit (plus some hem tape magic courtesy of the wife). I wore it to a wedding the following day.
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