Career vs Comfort
19 Apr
Blazer – Forever 21
Cardigan & Necklace – The Limited
Shirt – Stitch Fix (<—Note: if you sign up using this link I get the referral credit)
Pants – Gap
Shoes – Nine West
I love blazers. I love they way they look. I love that they can take an outfit from BLAH to WOW. They add polish and professionalism to almost any outfit.
That being said, some days I just can’t handle the feel of the blazer collar on my neck or the restriction on my shoulders. Perhaps this means my blazer doesn’t fit as well as I’d like. Or maybe it just means my body is craving a bit of comfort. Hence the cardigan.
Which look do you like better? Blazer or cardigan? What do you wear when you want to look professional but feel comfortable?
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0Tags: black cardigan, black skinny pants, orange, stitch fix, stripes, white blazer
A reader recently contacted me and asked for help with a pair of ankle boots she just bought.
Right now I’m pretty happy with my closet. But even so there are days when I stand there and stare at all the hangers and think, “I wish I had….”
I’ve had all of these clothing pieces in my closet for a long time. I keep wavering on whether or not to keep the cardigan and then it keeps staying. 
Pairing the fancy sequined skirt with a neutral colored cardigan and nude heels helps keep it from being too bling-y or overwhelming.
The fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual but added heels and a blazer makes my outfit work appropriate without being traditional.
For that outfit, I think I like the blazer better. But I like cardigans for a lot of outfits too! It’s funny you ask, because I had a blazer on this am, then tried on two cardigans, then went back to the blazer because it looked the best. But it is totally true what you say about constricted shoulders!
The blazer is definitely more professional. But, the cardigan makes me feel like I’m at work in my comfy clothes and some days that’s just what you need!
Cute look! Loving the pop of orange in your top!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
Thanks! I originally wrinkled my nose at this top when it arrived but now I agree with you; the pop of orange is fun!
I really love the shirt! it looks amazing with both blazers!
I love a good blazer. I agree with you completely, it really just does something to an outfit. They aren’t always the most comfy for me though. I do feel restricted when I wear them. It depends on the outfit I’m wearing though. Sometimes I prefer a cardigan over a blazer and vice versa. I don’t think i really love one more than the other overall.
Thanks! It is a fun shirt, isn’t it? I never would have picked it out for myself which is why I think Stitch Fix is so much fun.
While I love blazers, I do agree – sometimes they can be uncomfortable. I keep thinking I should take my blazers to a tailor, but I have yet to take that grown-up step. For me, my shoulders are slightly broad compared with the rest of my body so if I buy a blazer to fit my waist, I almost always get that uncomfortable tightness across my shoulders/upper back. Not fun.
Sometimes I buy cheap (this blazer) when I should really just shell out the money for one that fits better. Every so often being frugal bites me in the butt! Or the shoulders, in this case.
I like the blazer look too. I think I need to get a few more blazers. Plus I love your top – the orange + stripey combo!
Totally a fun top, right? And I never would have picked it out on my own. One of the reasons I think Stitch Fix is so fun.
what a great outfit, i love this white/cream blazer!
xxx Anita
Thanks! I have lots of ideas for the blazer. Expect to see it often in the future.