It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts, but I’ve been sitting on this outfit idea for weeks, waiting for the weather to catch up. With fall in full swing, the time has come.
Ok, I know. This outfit (from the Brandon Maxwell Fall/Winter 2019 runway collection) probably doesn’t scream “autumn” but wait till you see my interpretation. This look was one of the major standouts for me when I perused the Vogue runway collections edition; to be honest, I really wish I could own these exact pieces because they look so incredible. I also wish I lived a life that would allow me to wear this outfit like it’s no big deal. Alas.
Belted blazers are apparently a trend again. Some of the looks I’ve seen remind me of what we were all doing back in 2012-2013, though I think most of us were skinny-belting cardigans at the time more so than blazers. Belts are tricky for me these days – I can usually only wear them for about half a day – but the beauty of belting a blazer is that, well, if you take off the belt, you still have a perfectly acceptable outfit.
Here’s my take:
The main piece is the skirt – although it’s not satin like the original, it has a similar fluidity – one of my favourite elements from the inspiration. I tried a couple of blazers, and in the end chose this Giorgio Armani; it’s impeccably tailored and slim-fitting which is key because you don’t want extra bulk around the belt. This obi belt was a long searched-for item. I spent years scouring eBay for something like this, but ended up finding this one at Value Village for $12; it’s real leather, and a collab between Greta Constantine (Canadian designer) and Danier. It’s a wonderful finishing piece, and the adjustability makes it easier for me to wear for longer periods.
As with most of my runway-inspired outfits, this was not a literal translation but one that I felt captured the spirit of the original (or, at least, the part that spoke to me) and worked for my actual lifestyle.
Hi Adina!
Nice outfit. I love how you can bend the runway to your will.
Thanks for your tireless inspiration.
Jeri
Haha, Thanks! More like trying to rub off a little bit of cool from the runway 😜
You look fantastic! I also really enjoyed learning about your thought process and how you interpreted the runway look for yourself – I think that’s something that’s so helpful – how to translate this high-fashion, not-everyday look into something that does work for “real life”.
I try to just break it down to the elements I really enjoy and see if I have something that is similar or evokes the same feeling.
I am highly jealous of your obi belt.
I looked for one for a long time, they’re surprisingly hard to find especially secondhand. There are more options on eBay and Etsy.
Sorry Adina about the name screw up. I just noticed it.
Auto correct and spell check hate me.
Jeri
No worries! It happens from time to time. I’ll go back and fix it if you like.