Obsession: The Cropped Jacket & Bow Collar Blouse

It's no new thing I am obsessed with the cropped jacket and bow collar blouse. I think the pairing can be worn for nearly any type of function. Dress up with a pencil skirt & dress down with jeans.

In this "obsession" look:

1. Skinny Jean: I was pleasantly surprised a few weeks with the Target Skinny #3. Loved them so much I bought 2. I don't have a thin frame but I was happy with their ability to hold up my bum snugly but not make my legs look like sausages. I also bought them in a short & I am 5'4".

2. Ankle Bootie: Pictured are the Louboutin 'Lady Derby 120'. Having to cart around my 10 month old would never allow this heel during the day (nor the $995 price tag!), I can still dream about these.

3. Cocktail Ring: I think this look is entirely too busy for a necklace. I love the F21 over sized cocktail ring for just that right amount of bling, bling or bling and with a nice price tag.

4. Over sized or Cross body Satchel: I love this Michael Kors 'Hamilton Chain' leather satchel with this look. I admit it can be hard to accessorize a look with a white bag so it also comes quilted . I recently tweeted the Le Mode Traveling Bag in camel that is more my personal style and wallet friendly.

5. Cropped Jacket: Pictured here is the Juicy Embelished Wool-Blend Tweed Jacket. You don't stop hearing how a jacket can polish off any look you are going for! I also am a big fan of the Kate Spade 'Addie' & the Marc Jacobs Scalloped Tweed Jacket.

6. Bow Collar Blouse: This Chloe Ruffled Collar is silk-chiffon & to die for! I love pieces that are simple but have something special going for it. If you are a Chloe fan, Net-a-Porter also features the Silk-crepe Ruffled Blouse in Ivory & Pussybow Silk crepe de Chine Blouse. Net-a-Porter recommends pairing these tops with a high-waisted short and I completely agree.

The amazing thing about these pieces is that you can find vintage similar styles. See here how I styled the cropped jacket and bow collar for the Mighty Swell sneak peek photo shoot:



This Lanz Original Tweed and Wool Cropped Jacket  (& white bow collar blouse) has a fitted sleeve with a slight puff at the shoulder. I also did a little searching through some of the shops in the Vintage Etsy Twitter Team and found this 1960's Mod Military Cropped Jacket by VogueVintage.

*UPDATE: VogueVintage also just listed this ultra sweet Pussybow Polka-Dot Blouse! And she paired it with her orange military jacket! A match made in heaven.



The polka-dot blouse is soon to be listed and is similar to this TDV yellow and white polka-dot Secretary Bow Collar Blouse which sold. I also found this Black and White Stripe Ruffle Collar Blouse on Etsy by TinyGirl.

I also styled some of the the mannequins during the Mighty Swell Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Can you see the trend?

Thank you for reading about my obsession with the Cropped Jacket and Bow Collar Blouse! Share your own favorites!