Slimming drape front jacket you can throw on over everything – who doesn’t want that? I actually ordered this jacket at the end of my pregnancy because it flattered the bump, and I knew I could wear it after too. Win! I have another similar style (seen here and here) that I wear a lot, so I knew I would love it. The shape and fit of a drape front jacket really does flatter any body shape and camouflage any area you might want hidden. These jackets are as easy to pair with a blouse as they are a tee and work just as well with jeans as they do trousers for work. I wore this exact look over the weekend to grab coffee with a friend and then again to the NICU when we visited.
Buying pieces like this now at the end of the season is a great time to score them on major sale. I am linking multiple options below including my exact jacket though it has sold out in this color. Many of them are on sale and under $100. If you don’t like the color shown, be sure to still click on the item because most of the ones shown come in other colors.
Survey Results
Also, I wanted to thank you all for taking the survey! It was so helpful and informative for me. The main takeaways I got are below:
- Keep the jeans coming! Whether casual or more dressy, these seem to be your favorite looks.
- Affordable basics that can be remixed seem to be what most of you would like to see – I actually remix items all the time, but I admit I don’t always show or mention it in posts, so I will try to get better at that. I am also trying to post more of my OOTD’s on Instagram stories since not every outfit makes the blog. Are you all liking this? It is a good way to see how I remix things too. I am thinking about making those photos a series. Let me know what you think!
- Hair and beauty tips – I admit this one caught me off guard. I am so flattered, but I feel like I am not very qualified when it comes to beauty. Leave a comment if you would like to see beauty incorporated and give me suggestions as to how or what specifically you want to see.
- More lifestyle/mom life – I’ll work to try to incorporate this as well. Again, I was excited to read this. I often feel kind of silly sharing more personal details figuring you all come for the fashion. I’ll work to figure out a way to share this without losing the clothes too.
- Instagram stories are used more than Snapchat, and I have been sharing more snippets of life there if you want to follow along @straightastyle.
There are a couple of comments I wanted to take the time to respond to just to clarify.
- One reader mentioned I share a lot of sponsored clothing, so it’s hard to know my true style. I can totally understand why it would seem that way. One of the perks of blogging is the free clothes for sure! However, every partnership I have with the exception of a few (which I usually disclose on the post), I select my clothing. Everything you see me wear is my taste. I would never partner with a retailer that did not fit my own personal style. In fact, I have turned down many partnerships for that exact reason. Please rest assured, everything you see here is my taste and style.
- Another commenter said they would like to see what I am wearing in real life right now. This is it! I try really hard to stay true to my life on the blog. If I post something I haven’t worn, I always mention it. It has been slightly harder in this season since I am not getting out much or back to work yet which is why I have shared more casual looks lately. Of course the blog features my favorite looks (and not the leggings and spit up covered tops, ha), but they are definitely still outfits I wear in real life.
Thank you all for being so amazing!!
Sliming Drape Front Jacket
My Outfit Details
Jacket: BB Dakota c/o Shopbop // Jeans: Blank NYC c/o Shopbop // Tee: Nordstrom // Sneakers: Steve Madden // Dupe Bag
78 Comments
You look great Amy, I am a bit obsessed with burgundy lately, so you can imagine I much I love this jacket and lippie! 🙂
Xx
Saida | She talks Glam
Thank you Amy! I might need to try a survey sometime! It was interesting to see the results! You do look great in whatever you wear, and I love this casual look and fab jacket!
thanks for linking
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Gorgeous casual look! Beautiful draped jacket and sneakers.
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Flawless look!! And I love the idea of a survey to get a better feel of the content that readers prefer.
Adi xx
fancycorrectitude.com
instagram.com/fancycorrectitude
I love that you shared your survey takeaways! When I did a survey I also got asked to do more beauty, lifestyle and health content, which has taken me a long time to process! I think of myself as a style blogger, so it’s difficult (at times) to think of how to integrate that content without losing my blogging identity. But I also take that kind of feedback as a compliment [to both of us]!
I’m obsessed with those sneakers!! I’m looking at them online right now and all of the colors are gorgeous!
Jacy | lovelenore.com
You look stunning! I LOVE that jacket (both the color and draped style – I wish they still had some left in that color) and I love your lipstick color too!
Julia x
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com
Love this look. Totally put together, but casual enough for a Stay At Home Mama to wear. I love your tennis shoes and the shade of the jacket together.
http://www.mylittlenest.org
You are so pretty ! I love your casual outfit
Greetings from Poland <3
http://stylali.blogspot.com/
I’ve almost gotten that jacket so many times in a few different colors! It’s such a flattering piece and I love the color!
Love your jacket and your sneakers!! That color looks so good on you! Happy new week! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Really nice outfit! Can we submit your outfits here: http://www.stylewish.me/feeds ?
We list a lot of fashion bloggers outfits.
That oxblood jacket is gorgeous, definitely a good piece to dress up a casual look.
Chic on the Cheap
Love this super chic jacket! You look amazing!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
What a cute jacket! The survey results are interesting. Definitely love seeing your affordable basics 🙂
Loving this casual chic look! That jacket is so fab! Can’t wait to see the new content lady!
xMC
http://mc2squared.blogspot.com
I love the color of your jacket! This is great casual chic outfit. I agree with the results of your survey. You rock jeans so well! Also, I love to see how people remix pieces.
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Thanks for sharing these results with us! I love the suggestions that your readers had and can’t wait to hear more about #momlife:) Keep it up girl!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
One of the reasons I really love you blog is because your outfits are so wearable! You inspire me to wear more jeans! My work only allows it on Friday though which is why I don’t own many pairs. I would love to see more lifestyle posts too, what ever that may look like for you!
xoxo Rina Samantha
http://www.andshedressed.com