In case you didn’t get the reference, it’s a quote from Barney Stinson of “How I Met Your Mother“. {That’s one of my favorite TV shows!}
And it’s not just any suit. I got a Chanel suit from Neiman Marcus Last Call for over 80% off. I know what you’re thinking. Eighty percent off a billion dollars is still expensive {but it was NOT even close to a billion originally so I am happy}! Since this was a big purchase for me, I want to get a lot of wear from this suit. {Think cost-per-wear.} So I’m showing you how to do that with ANY suit! Just break up the pieces.
Can you tell which lovely lady I’m inspired by in this picture? {Hint: I’m missing a cigarette!}
It’s the fabulous Coco Chanel! Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel helped transition feminine fashions in the 1920s from constricting corsets to the chic, practical, and elegant suits and even “the little black dress” that we know today.
LOOK #1: The Suit
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| suit and heels: Chanel | sunglasses: Prada | bag: Hermes |
LOOK#2: Jacket + Leather leggings
{You could substitute skinny jeans or cigarette pants instead.}
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| top: F21 | leggings: Leith (last seen here) | necklaces: F21, Premier, thrifted | sunglasses: Prada | heels: Chanel {similar} |
LOOK#3: Jacket + Wide leg jeans
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| top: F21 | jeans: NYDJ | necklaces: F21, Premier, thrifted | sunglasses: Prada | clogs: Chanel {similar} |
LOOK#4: Jacket + Dress
You could substitute an A-line dress as well. The silhouette is flattering on most shapes.
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| dress: F21 {similar} | necklaces: F21, Premier, thrifted | sunglasses: Prada | heels: Chanel {similar} |
LOOK#5: Skirt + Top
The skirt can be worn casually with a simple white button up, black belt, and flats. Or winterize it with a sweater, tall boots, and a scarf. The possibilities are numerous!
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| dress worn as top: Norma Kamali for Walmart | headband: F21 | chain pin: WHBM | sunglasses: Prada | heels: Chanel {similar} |
And now for some details of the suit! It has metallic threads woven into the tweed and is trimmed with small gold rhinestones. It’s designed with a removable “vest” which gives it even more versatility. {In look #2-4, I’m wearing the jacket without the vest.}
With a suit, hanging the pieces on separate hangers will help you remember to use the jacket and bottom separately! This will allow you to mix and match with other items in your closet. Do you wear your suit pieces separately?
{We’re still in Omaha! Today, I’m probably recovering from my surgery on Tuesday. Hope everyone is having a great week!}
