I haven’t bought any H&M pieces in years, but when I spotted this burgundy/plum coloured blazer at the thrift store, I decided to take a $5 gamble. The colour is right in my wardrobe wheelhouse, and the cut was comfortably flattering; ponte can usually be counted on for that. The blazer looked to be unworn, so I figured I would get at least a dozen or more wears out of it before it might start to show wear. I knew it would work with a lot of things in my closet, so I was excited to start mixing and matching.
First up, my (also thrifted) Rebecca Taylor blouse — mostly grey, with some pinkish undertones. I added a fuchsia bag for an extra pop of colour, and loved the result.
Most of my brooches are vintage, but I couldn’t resist getting a couple from the BR clearance rack last month. They were just a bit different than other things I’d seen. This bow one is delicate but still statement-making; a little bit retro, a little bit modern. I think it was the perfect finishing touch to the outfit.
A burgundy blazer is about the only thing I have my eye on for the Boden sale! I’m totally on board with burgundy, this is great. And a steal at $5. The Boden one won’t be that cheap sadly!
I hope you get your Boden one, and then we can twin again, hehe! If only so I can copy your outfits 😉
I don’t buy HM retail, but almost any time I find it at a thrift or consignment store, it’s a good quality, well-fitting piece. I had no idea your bow pin wasn’t vintage! What a great find!
I love that the brooch looks vintage — it’s one of the reasons I bought it. I’m actually impressed that BR is bringing back a few brooches almost every season now. They’re making a comeback! (Or so I like to tell myself, LOL!)
I purchased an H&M blazer several years ago. It has held up extremely well and is a go-to piece when I need to feel very professional and put together. I was impressed.
I don’t have much experience with H&M anymore, so I’ll be curious to see how this blazer holds up. I have read good things about their ponte blazers on other sites.
I just ordered the bow brooch – I think it will help me jazz up my work uniform blazer!
Let me know if you like it!