V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Jun 21, 2018

Light And Bright: The Blazer

Light And Bright: The Blazer on vickiarcher.com


I have a thing for jackets.

All jackets but in particular, the utility jacket and the blazer; not to be confused with coats – they are a whole other story.


A jacket makes me feel good.

Really good. Whatever works, right?


When I wear a jacket I feel full of confidence and well dressed. There is nothing rational about this but it just is the way it is. A blazer with my jeans, a blazer and skirt or a blazer over tuxedo pants; it doesn’t matter where or when I simply love a blazer. And there are never too many, never ever.


I have loved jackets ever since I can remember and fashion and I go way back.



There is a jacket I am very fond of. It’s the one button jacket, almost reminiscent of a school blazer. This style, in particular, I wear with my jeans and with a fuller skirt. Skirts with this shape of jacket work very well and can flatter surprisingly.  Think of the famous Dior silhouette – that’s where I take my inspiration for this outfit.


In summer the one button in cotton or linen is very workable and an asset in the wardrobe. Mine needs a refresh and I’m thinking lighter and brighter as the weather holds its own.


I admit I have been looking. xv




Button Up: Once

frame stripe  ||  1901 cotton twill  || frame pleated  ||  1901 cotton chambray  ||  fabiana fillipi ||  akris punto cotton   ||  elie tahari one button




image via couturezilla

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