I’m always looking for creative ways to layer pieces in the colder months and lately I’ve been playing around with wearing vests over blazers & jackets under coats (great examples here, here & here). I really love the menswear-inspired vibe this particular combination has, which feels fresh & modern. Distressed jeans were the best way to balance out such buttoned-up, polished pieces…and the addition of pointy-toed pumps & sparkling studs helped give it a dash of femininity.
What I’m wearing:
H&M coat (similar), thrifted J. Crew blazer (last seen here; simlar here or here), Old Navy shirt (similar), Forever 21 jeans (similar), Charles Jourdan pumps (on sale here), Vintage clutch, Ray-Ban sunnies (similar), BaubleBar earrings (here), Lips: L’Oreal Colour Riche Fairest Nude, Nails: Essie Beyond Cozy
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jenn~the stylish housewife says
October 31, 2012 at 4:05 amOne of my fave outfits ever on you!!! Love it!
xoxo, jenn
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Marie-Eve says
October 31, 2012 at 4:25 amLove the way you layer things to look put together and not bulky at the same time ! I'm definitely inspired !
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Megan, TfDiaries.com says
October 31, 2012 at 4:26 ami love layering coats!
Xo Megan
Natasha xoxo says
October 31, 2012 at 4:28 amLove this outfit… thinking about how I would replicate 🙂
xo, tasha
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Giovanna says
October 31, 2012 at 4:32 amLoving the menswear vibe! Loving how you added some color it up with the red pumps!
xx
Giovanna
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Alice Warren says
October 31, 2012 at 5:02 amVery pretty style! Just a hint of menswear but with a feminine touch with the pop of red heels!
Alice
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Natali says
October 31, 2012 at 6:04 amBeautiful top and shoes! You look great 🙂
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dipitblack.com says
October 31, 2012 at 6:06 amBeautiful outfit!
Love the fact that your outfits are always so clean, never too much!
And your clutch is gorgeous!
X
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The Love Hanger says
October 31, 2012 at 6:31 amThat is seriously an amazing thrifted vest. I'm so jealous!! I love the menswear look and I love that with that the layering possibilities are endless! I've been looking at getting a longline coat like that. I just love the silhouette. You look classic and chic! <3
toni
estellelamode.com says
October 31, 2012 at 7:13 amSuch a cute clutch, love the print and those shoes are gorgeous!
Xx
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Amy says
October 31, 2012 at 7:20 amlove this look! the blazer under the jacket, looks perfect!
xx amy
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Styleclouds says
October 31, 2012 at 7:28 amThis looks perfect! I also love the idea of wearing blazers under coats or vests over jackets and this looks very very chic! xo, Christina
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Sofia Donatelli says
October 31, 2012 at 9:02 amGood morning Kim,
What a great look you came up with today.
Sofia
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Kdotorg says
October 31, 2012 at 9:40 amLoving this androgynous look, super chic!
I adore your blog, would you like to follow each other?
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Neris / Fashion Fractions says
October 31, 2012 at 9:52 ami love this look so much! all the layering, menswear inspired pieces, and those sexy red pumps! prefection 🙂
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Simona says
October 31, 2012 at 10:36 amSo stylish, and the clutch is adorable!
xx
Simona
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For All Things Lovely says
October 31, 2012 at 11:43 amLove this look on you–you pull it off so well! The menswear looks is one of my faves. xo.
Megan
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MerciBlahBlah says
October 31, 2012 at 12:05 pmLoves me some sexy lady-style menswear, and that's what this is. Perfection.
Miss Ashleigh says
October 31, 2012 at 12:17 pmI love the sunnies+the heels. They make the pieces more feminine!
-Ashleigh
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Rebecca says
October 31, 2012 at 12:50 pmLove how you splashed color into this menswear inspired look! Those shoes & clutch nailed the look together!
REBECCA
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TaraMixandMatch says
October 31, 2012 at 12:55 pmI always love how effortlessly you wear layers!
Lace And Tulle says
October 31, 2012 at 1:07 pmlove the combination!!!
Amy says
October 31, 2012 at 1:23 pmI cant believe you thrifed that J.Crew blazer, what a find! thanks for the tips on the makeup brushes btw too!
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Kim // Six2Eleven says
October 31, 2012 at 1:38 pmLove it all! Great look!!! Happy Halloweeen!!
Kim
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Jordan Skiles says
October 31, 2012 at 1:47 pmJealous of this outfit! It looks so effortless but it's so chic!
Happy Halloween!!
xo
Jordan
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Shea Sayers says
October 31, 2012 at 1:55 pmI LOVE this look, it's perfectly layered, and your red pumps add the perfect feminine touch! Gorgeous!
Shea
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RachieCakes says
October 31, 2012 at 3:02 pmThis is so fun! Love the look!
xo Rach
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Audrey says
October 31, 2012 at 3:15 pmI love anything menswear inspired and this outfit is no exception! Perfect Kim! And I love those pumps too! http://www.casualglamorous.com
The_Leather_Skirt_Blog says
October 31, 2012 at 3:33 pmFlawless. Simply flawless!
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Terry S says
October 31, 2012 at 3:52 pmLOVE your menswear-inspired outfit.
HATE that you wear it better than us men. 😛
xo,
Terry
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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says
October 31, 2012 at 4:11 pmLooking gorgeous (as always!) I love this look – so good for Fall…
J Ciriello says
October 31, 2012 at 4:36 pmreally elegant and smart looking outfit. love the kick of red with an otherwise boyish outfit.
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DonnaJ says
October 31, 2012 at 4:55 pmlove the clutch! so unique!
Chelsea Davis says
October 31, 2012 at 5:20 pmI love this look, that is a great vest too! The shoes to me make the outfit though, adds some femininity!
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alongobucco says
October 31, 2012 at 5:37 pmThis is a perfect example of menswear done right. You look so incredibly chic and sophisticated!
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
Andie Sims says
October 31, 2012 at 6:02 pmI am loving your use of items from H&M and Forever 21! These two stores can be so affordable especially when snagged from clearances. I have to say WOW on the outfit…I never would have thought it was not SUPER expensive 🙂 Almost all my clothes are thrifted so I can appreciate the thrill of finding a JCrew Blazer-I found a Zara blazer recently too-sigh, happiness.
Tiffany M* says
October 31, 2012 at 6:14 pmNever considered doubling up on coats but this really works well. Loving the heels and that bag is a great find!
beijos,
Tiffany
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Jen says
October 31, 2012 at 6:33 pmYou look so perfectly styled and lovely! I couldn't imagine a better pairing than the distressed jeans and feminine heels with these tailored, masculine pieces. Also, that clutch is gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration!
xo
Jen
the Queen City Style says
October 31, 2012 at 8:05 pmKimberly,
You look amazing, and this outfit is a TEN!!!
Whitley
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Rachel Lynne says
October 31, 2012 at 8:37 pmYes… that blazer is STILL amazing! Love the look!
RoselyC says
October 31, 2012 at 9:07 pmVery classy look.
Marissa at Style Cusp says
October 31, 2012 at 11:22 pmI just posted about layering yesterday! Love this blazer buttoned up under the trench. You look gorgeous as always!
Andy After Flats says
November 1, 2012 at 2:48 amso fabulous! Manish yet still girlish!
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Whitney English, To Live and Diet in L.A. says
November 1, 2012 at 3:19 amLove the pop of color with the shoes. So cute!
Perpetuity says
November 1, 2012 at 4:31 amIm really loving the mens wear looks and this vest is great! I agree, perfect for layering and I like how you went with a more feminine flat.
christineincolor says
November 1, 2012 at 6:34 amLove this look! The pop of red and plaid really make it 🙂
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Just Dee says
November 1, 2012 at 12:50 pmI really like the idea of layering 2 coats like this. I usually go this with a biker jacket over my denim, but will try this with more winter pieces when I move back to the UK in january.
Dawn xoxox
uniquelykarah.blogspot.com says
November 1, 2012 at 6:40 pmI am in love with this outfit. You are really creative. I would have never thought to do that. You are inspiring!!
Maria says
November 1, 2012 at 9:45 pmLove this! So polished and structured. I think I'm finally going to give in and get a clutch. lol Never really cared for them until I saw you rock them. Thank you!
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Stylish Petite says
November 1, 2012 at 10:39 pmI adore this look on you! I love how you added the red pumps for a pop of color:)
LyddieGal says
November 2, 2012 at 3:25 amYou've kept the menswear so chic and feminine with those red pumps!
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therefinedcool says
November 2, 2012 at 4:51 amI like this look. You did a great job mixing masculine pieces for an effortlessly cool look!!!
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Lea Frazier says
November 3, 2012 at 12:17 amI'll agree with everyone else on the great outfit but I also want to comment on how great that lip color is on you. It's a bit of a departure from your bold colors but it really looks wonderful with your skin tone and hair color.
Lea
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thethreadaffect.com says
November 11, 2012 at 1:31 pmLayers, layers, layers! Absolutely love them all and how you offset the menswear tops with the fun girlie heels!
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