I’m a big fan of co-ords and trouser suits because they make for easy and fuss-free styling. Co-ords are great for summer and holidays, whether they include shorts, skirts or trousers. With some strategic packing you can mix and match to make multiple outfits. Brightly coloured trouser suits are my outfit of choice for work. Plus, they have the added benefit of being able to pair the jacket with jeans for a smart casual look.
We’re at that time of year when the temperature can fluctuate a lot throughout the day, so having a jacket to layer over a thin top is a good idea. I’ve made this outfit by splitting up a co-ord and a suit to make a new outfit. The top is part of a co-ord from Scotch and Soda that I bought years ago. (I’ve featured it twice before here and here.) I acquired the jacket as part of a collaboration with Very last year and went on to buy the matching trousers. I’ve worn the suit with a lime green blouse and a retro print shirt with pink tones. The fabric is a soft jersey with some stretch to it, so it’s a great option for pairing with jeans.
After I bought my first pair of barrel leg jeans in a mid blue shade, I became a covert to the style. I recently picked these lighter wash ones up in the River Island sale and they are really comfortable to wear. I’ve already worn my darker pair five times on the blog, most recently for the latest Thrifty Six challenge. Barrel leg jeans are now definitely my favourite style! It’s still warm enough for sandals so I’m currently living in these ones from Strive, which are a couple of years old now but still going strong. My Teddy Blake bag matches the jacket so well that I often wear them together. It’s a great size for work because it holds all my stuff and everything is easy to find in it. And it has a detachable shoulder strap for when I need to go hands free.
Monsoon jacket | Scotch and Soda top | River Island jeans | Strive sandals | Teddy Blake Lola Palmellato bag (PR product)
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Amy of Amy’s Creative Pursuits, Di of Di-alog and Jill of Doused in Pink!
I love this casual chic look Emma! The barrel jeans look fabulous on you. Thanks so much for the link up!
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This is such a fabulous fall look! Your blouse is so pretty and I love the color of your blazer! Thank you so much for the feature and linkup!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Your outfit is a wonderful example of how to mix and match pieces of sets to create unique and stunning looks. Well done, Emma!
Rena
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Thanks so much Rena!
Love the barrel jeans on you, and the chic, casual mix you created by splitting up your co-ords. Thanks for the favorite mention from last week, and for sharing and hosting the link up. Hope you have a great week!
Thanks Di! You’re very welcome!
Thanks for hosting Emma, love the barrel style, I added some earlier on this year and rather like them as I do the carrot leg too xx Jacqui x
Barrel leg is definitely my favourite style now. I haven’t tried carrot leg yet xxx
I got rid of all my blazers and jackets when I retired which was a really dumb thing to do! I am in love with the barrel jeans, too! I’d love a pair in a deep burgundy for this fall and winter. Thanks for the link up, Emma!
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I have so many blazers and I really need to thin them out but it’s so hard to part with them!
I love everything about this look—the blazer, the barrel jeans, the accessories—it’s all fall-transition perfection!
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Thanks so much Cheryl!
I almost never wear co ords. Why I don’t know, I like it a lot. Also have not tried the barrel jeans yet. I love the outfit, great warm colours, fabulous bag too!
Thanks Nancy! I rarely split up co-ords because the temptation to wear them together is too strong, but this outfit sort of came about by accident when I was in a rush and I really liked it!
I love your blazer!!!
Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer!
Love this look, Emma, especially the barrel jeans, fab on you.
Alison x
Thanks Alison!
I love how you’ve split up the co-ord and suit—the jacket with the barrel jeans is such a chic combo, and the sandals finish it perfectly!
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