It's back to school week again! So this week is all about Back to School style - for the mums.
Starting with The Perfect Jacket. Now I have a lot of jackets but the perfect everyday, school run jacket has eluded me to date. Blazers are too formal, denim jackets don't work if you wear denim jeans and I have yet to find a biker jacket that doesn't make me feel like I'm having a mid-life crisis.
I spotted this grey jacket in Mint Velvet and it seemed like it could be the one. It's more expensive than I would normally consider but now I've had some time to style it a few different ways, I know it's a keeper...
Grey is going to feature big this autumn in my wardrobe so this jacket fits in perfectly - I've only styled it 4 ways here but once my autumn winter clothes come out of storage, I'm going to enjoy coming up with more ways to get my price per wear target!
First up - with my lantern blouse and a touch of pink..
Jacket - Mint Velvet Lantern Top - TK Maxx Jeans - Heatons White Vest - Primark Pink Sparkle Pegasus - SGS Shop Pink Ballet Pumps - M&S (past season) |
You can see the gorgeous zip detail in the photo on the right. The jacket actually closes using hooks & eyes but there is a double zip feature on both sides and on the sleeves that can be opened or closed (in shots below)
Wearing with patterned jeans in the next outfit - and a white pegasus this time! These jeans are my most worn patterned trousers as they have grey and navy in them and fit so well with lots of my wardrobe.
Jacket - as before Navy Top - Dorothy Perkins (SS12) Patterned Jeans - Sainsburys (SS12) Navy Pumps - Zalando White Vest - Primark White Pegasus - SGS Shop |
Next up, the boyfriends get a look in - along with my new grey ankle boots which I am so pleased with. They are Clarks but past season. I found them on eBay for under £40 - love when that happens. Prepare to see more of them when the weather gets cooler.
Blue/white Breton - Boden Boyfriend Jeans - Gap Grey Leather Ankle Boots - Clarks (via eBay) |
Last up, and the outfit that made my mind up about this jacket - with my grey maxi skirt, a scarf from the shop and a colour pop bag. Perfection! Don't like the pumps with it but it was one of those days - too cold for sandals, too warm for boots. Think I need me some grey flats...
Cream Vest - Planet at TK Maxx Grey Maxi Skirt - Matalan Grey Pearl Scarf - SGS Shop Pink Cross Body Bag - Kurt Geiger (SS12) Patent Pumps - M&S (AW12) |
So there you go, in my opinion, the perfect school run jacket for autumn. It's a cotton/viscose mix but the fabric has a slight quilted feel to it so it's definitely a mid-weight jacket. Dry clean only but not too much of an issue thanks to the colour. I am wearing a 12 and I'd say if you are in-between sizes, to size up.
Back tomorrow with Back To School Style - The Perfect Accessories!
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What a great jacket (but then, I was always going to love a grey jacket, wasn't I?!!) Love the way you have styled it in so many ways. I think my fave is the casual styling with jeans and grey boots. Fab :)
ReplyDeleteLoving all 4 ways you've styled the jacket & really do love pegasus necklace!
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Fab jacket Avril & four great looks....those Clarks boots look an amazing buy x
ReplyDeleteLooks fab fab fab on you!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely gorgeous Avril. I love grey and think it's easier to style than black xxx Love Liz xxx
ReplyDeleteI can't find Mint Velvet in the states. I need to look, because you are correct. That is the perfect jacket!
ReplyDeleteYou got it! Must get mine out and put it on the blog too! Mine is a 12 too :) X
ReplyDeleteI think you have styled it brilliantly to be honest and this jacket will be a great investment. Like those grey boots too! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Avril! Lovely choice and so very versatile and stylish, I love how it goes with maxi's and jeans! Hope you're well and have a fab week! Sharon xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - so versatile - it's the same with my grey Boden leather jacket which I have rediscovered - it goes with so much.
ReplyDeleteYou won't believe this but I was actually in Mint Velvet for the first time today and that jacket was the first thing I saw! Looks great on you!:)
ReplyDeleteSuper versatile jacket, I love the colour too. I know with Mint Velvet the quality will be outstanding
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I can see why you love the jacket - grey is so much more flattering than black.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great jacket...fab colour Avril
ReplyDeleteI love grey anyway Avril - looks great on you - love the ankle boots! Dare I mention that I bought a biker style jacket from Zara a couple of months ago...?! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jacket! It is a real winner & look how it goes with so much! A great investment! I'm on the hunt for a black leather biker but don't want to scream mid life crisis either! Lol! Ax
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