Hello Sailor!

Partly inspired by the 40s and partly inspired by men's suiting, this modern mish-mash of the two is sure to be a head-turner!

The Breakdown:

Top: JCrew Puff-sleeve Popover in Stripe, $20.99 (*Sale)

Jacket: Zara Jersey Blazer in Navy, $79.90

Earrings: H&M 9-Pack of Studs, $5.95 (*Faux citrine pair shown)

Watch: Fossil Flight Plated Stainless Steel Watch in Gold Tone, $135

Pants: Zara Checked Print Trousers in Camel, $59.90

Shoes: ALDO Falge Lace-Up Heel in Cognac, $100

(Lipstick pictured: MAC lipstick in Lady Bug, $14.50)

Total Cost of this Outfit: $401.74 (*Lipstick cost not included).

While this look is multi-layered and has many components– that's almost half my rent! By trimming down on the frills, this ensamble has potential to be wallet friendly.

How to Save on this Look:

• Skip out on the watch purchase– hint that it may be a nice holiday gift to your family or significant other! Replace the wristware with some gold bangles if you're itchin' for jewelry with this look.
• Skip the earrings, while they're inexpensive– $5.95 can buy your lunch during the week. Swap in some gold studs or hoops of your own instead.
• Save the $100 on the lace-up shoes. While I love an oxford heel (yum!), you could easily swap in your own brown leather pump and pull this look off without a hitch!

There, isn't ~$160 better?! Bonus: (I've said it before), you can never have too many blazers– they're a fantastic accessory and can be worn so many ways!! Same goes with trousers, I think it's nice to have just as many options of trousers in closet as I do denim and leggings. *It keeps you from wearing jeans every day!