Beauty and the Blazer, Part One

I got an email asking specifics about my thrift store adventures so I thought it would be appropriate to showcase a few of my thrifted peices here on the blog.  When trying to figure out what items to showcase first, it didn't take me long to make a decision...BLAZERS. 

{Vintage, Thrifted Blazer /Jeans ~ Z. Cavaricci / T-shirt ~ H&M / Pumps ~ UrbanOG / Vintage Leather Handbag worn as Clutch / Vintage Earrings}

I have quite a few thrifted blazers, and honestly, they are my favorite to shop for in thrift stores/flea markets.  Our favorite thrift store in New Jersey, The Red White and Blue, has 2 really long racks dedicated to blazers; all arranged by color, all different shapes and sizes and all under $10!  I am drawn to vintage ones, and you can usually tell by the brand on the tag and/or the cut.  Although it can get costly having every blazer I bring home dry cleaned, owning a one-of-a-kind piece for a dirt cheap price, makes it worthwhile.

I am a size 16 (and sometimes a 14 on top) and most of the blazers I have are NOT a 16, they are smaller (the one I have on in this post is a size 12). It is very typical for vintage 80's and 90's blazers, to be cut very generously. This would probably be an over sized cut on someone who is a true size 12, but for me, it is more fitted.

I love this one because it has a military feel with the contrast trim and buttons. 

I swear, I could wear a blazer every single day. Dressed down with a t-shirt and jeans like I wore today, or dressed up with a pretty dress and strappy heels.  A blazer will work with anything!

So tell me, are you a blazer fanatic, like I am? 

Stayed tuned for part two.  :)