Buying Into English Tweed

We've thoroughly covered this fall's plaid trend, so now we can delve into my favorite parts of the country gentlewoman look: tweed and velvet.

Being a texture fiend and and Anglophile, it's no wonder I so love tweed. It's one of those things that adds a touch of class even if the rest of your outfit is insane. Try as fashion might to give it a grunge element, it will always be associated with the classic Chanel suit and devastatingly handsome British librarians. (And now is when this bookish and spectacled blogger admits to having a deep love for the sexy librarian look.) Tweed is incredibly helpful when you're trying to figure out what to wear with that slightly boobalicious top or those bold red knee boots.

This week we'll look at tweed breeches and jackets. Next week you can look forward to tweed dresses, skirts, and accessorizes.
tan sailor button knickers, Alvin Valley, Bluefly $119.99
black bow waist jodhpors, Charlotte Russe $29.99
brown knickers, Michael Kors, Bluefly $299.99
charcoal knee shorts, Armani Exchange $98
Top: grey bell sleeve trapeeze jacket, Apt 9 at Kohl's $34.99
green tweed blazer, Ann Taylor Loft $129
orange and black ribbon waist, Anthropologie $89.95
Bottom: brown blazer with velvet trim, Nanette Lepore, Bluefly $291
grey military jacket, Newport News $69
black and white Chanel-inspired blazer, White House $83.99
Top: grey short sleeve funnel neck jacket, Nordstrom $148
peach short sleeved jacket, BCBG Max Azria, Saks Fifth Avenue $110.90
grey dolman sleeve jacket, Miss Me, Revolve Clothing $127
Bottom: brown balloon sleeve cropped jacket, Alvin Valley, Bluefly $239.99
silver (website says brown) hooded flare sleeve asymetrical jacket, Chulo Pony, Luv Charlie $368 Want!
green short sleeved jacket, Beth Bowley, Nordstrom $198.90

Comments

Rachel said…
Ack!! Must get to Charlotte Russe and buy those jodhpors!!
Jael Paris said…
I know! They'd be perfect with my knee boots! Who ever thought we'd want jodhpors?
Anonymous said…
Tweed jodhpurs.... I might feel like an extra on Pride and Prejudice but who cares!

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