Oversized silhouettes – like the blazer I’m wearing here – aren’t for everyone, but I’m enjoying that element of proportional play they bring to an outfit.
Wearing Everlane cashmere knit; T by Alexander Wang skirt; Frankie Shop bea blazer; Porte & Paire boots; Celine trio; Monica Vinader earrings
Trends of the moment all seem to be heavily rooted in nostalgia for me, but this is one I’ve been quite happy to jump on board with. Perhaps because the moment passed well before I had a chance to experiment with it at a young age.
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but the key to making exaggerated shapes like this “work”, is to think about creating balance with your outfit as a whole. Do you slick back your hair in a bun? Scrunch up the sleeves of your jacket exposing your arms? …or flash a little bit of ankle paired with a daintier shoe style?
Monochromatic outfits where you’re only focusing on silhouette and texture (to bring dimension) can make it an easier challenge to tackle. Here, I’m opted to wear a knit sweater (with a waffle texture) and wool skirt which are both closer cut to the body. The antithesis of the fit of the blazer. The skirt is more of a mini style, which just peeks out from the base of the blazer. Personally, I love the way that the hemlines almost “kiss” each other, but not quite. Black tights continue the column of colour I have going on here, but also act to highlight my legs which are slim by comparison, while not creating a contrasting element. The boots are chunky due to the lug sole, but the fit is slim, with the ribbed sock detail at the ankle.
I played with contrast with my bag; opposite end of the colour wheel in depth, the eye is immediately drawn to it. Here, you can see I’m again playing with that concept of proportion. The bag is much smaller by comparison to the fit of the jacket.
So, that’s this seemingly simple outfit broken down, bit by bit. Happy Friday all. Hope you have a great weekend ahead! x
