I am on a mission to find myself the perfect tuxedo jacket…at a good price of course. HA! It’s so much more interesting to throw a tuxedo jacket over a cocktail dress versus a wrap. Not that I’m dissin’ the wrap. I love mine, but I have a fall wedding to attend in New York and I’m looking to kick things up a notch! Are ya’ll on board with this “trend” lovelies? Will you be tossing a tuxedo jacket on over your fancy duds? Do tell!
Miss Me Tuxedo Jacket at Urban Minx
Alice + Olivia Marina Sequin Dolman Tunic at shopbop.com
Cyrulik High Heel at Aldo {BonBon Deal of the Day at $29.99}
Oh, and don’t forget that a timeless jacket like this looks fabulous with jeans too! Throw it on over a Hanes mens tank, add a killer statement necklace along with your skinnies and stilettos, and you have a perfect goin’ out look!
Chain and Sparkle Galore Necklace at Charlotte Russe {BonBon Deal of the Day at $12.50}
Tipped Tuxedo Jacket at Gap
Alejandro Ingelmo ‘Sophia’ Platform Pumps at Bloomingdale’s
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I bought a tuxedo jacket from Worthington at J.C. Penny’s last year from about $30. It may not have been expensive, but it looks really nice! The bonus was the detachable flower pin that came with it. I can change up my brooch depending on my outfit and mood!
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I NEED that first one. Well need is a strong word, but strongly LUST over it!
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Lurve it!
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Yes please and darn wish I saw the GAP option earlier! Great casual choice!
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I am loving this style. If I still had an office job, I would be sporting this quite frequently. Love your picks here!!
Anna
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Ooh, I’d love a great tuxedo jacket for fall like the one from Gap. Such a fun trend!
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Love the sequin tunic and brown platforms. Very chic!
Melanie@UnravelledThreads
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
@Melanie, Do they read as brown? They’re wine actually! Could be a fun play on a neutral since they’re so close to brown!
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Love tuxedo jackets!
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Ooo, I love the Alice+Olivia dress, but I always do love their dresses. I have a couple, & they fit so nicely! Also love that Gap tuxedo jacket, may have to acquire that affordable find!
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Love the sequin dress!
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I got on the tux jacket trend last winter and picked up a great one at H&M for about $40.00 . I prefer it with skinny jeans and a cute flowy top. Haven’t thought about wearing it with a dress??? Could be good though….
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note sure i can do the tuxedo, but i’m all for rocking a boyfriend blazer! i did an outfit post a couple of weeks ago.
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you’ve read my mind! i’ve totally been looking for a blazer/tuxedo jacket, i especially love the ones with stripes on the inside of the sleeves so when you roll them up they peak out!
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I love the tuxedo jacket…when Zac Posen did his line for Target I totally snagged his jacket and it is amazing. The fit is perfection and the jacket is beautiful.
Check it here:
http://thisfreebird.blogspot.com/2010/05/shoe-kismet-miu-miu-satin-sparrow-mary.html
It’s black with navy satin lining and is impeccable…pardon my pale face though – I had walking pneumonia and it was not pretty.
xoxo,
Carrie
ps-did you have a chance to enter that CSN giveaway? Please roll by and do it if you’re interested. Ends Wednesday night at 11:59 PST!!
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ps-maybe ZP’s jacket is still lying around a target somewhere…or on eBay? totally worth it!!
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I’m not sure how I feel about tuxedo jackets. I’m definitely not feeling the one in the first picture.
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Love the dress! Great picks.
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Love the tuxedo jacket. I have one similiar that go to a pair of pants. Love the shoes!!!!!!!
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Ooo, a definite YES to the tuxedo jacket! I agree, it’s so versatile! Omgosh, love, love that alice+olivia dress!
TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com
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I’m in! I purchased a tux jacket 4 yrs ago & drag it out as often as I can (which isn’t much in HOT Houstonville). A tux on a woman, is just darn sexy. Even if it’s just the jacket..well not actually JUST the jacket.
Great picks. Always count count on you lovelies for great inspiration!!
xo xo Cheers my dears
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Yea, I am a big fan of all things that make your waist look smaller. That is just a flattering cut on everyone!
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I have never thought about wearing a tuxedo jacked but after this post I think i need one!!!
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I love that sparkly dress! So glamorous!
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Love the Tuxedo jackets.. but OMG I think I could kill for that tunic dress.. that is GORGEOUS!!!
Hazel
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That tuxedo jacket is kinda adorable.
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oh my gosh I totally want that A+O dress! The color is gorgeous and would look perfect paired with the tuxedo jacket!!
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Le smoking!
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I am loving this look. I need to find the perfect one too
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Ahh, I ADORE that sequined tunic … and fortunately I already have a necklace like that, but I definitely love this one you shared too. I’ll be keeping a lookout for tuxedo jackets now thanks to you!
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Oh Em Gee! That sequin dress is AH-mazing! And I have really been wanting a tuxedo jacket. I think they are great for dressy and casual outfits.
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I need those platform pumps. Every pair I find looks ridic on my feet though
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Oh, I’m in LOVE with the first jacket and that absolutely stunning A+O dress! So sparkly and fabulous… I bet you’ll find a fantastic one and will be the best-dressed woman at the wedding!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
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Wow. Love so many of these. The white sequin dress is amazing, although can’t think of where I would wear it to. The piped jacket is super cool. The brown platforms are very sleek.
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Like a blazer, this is such a sassy, classic item!
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Oh wow, I simply cannot get enough sparkle in my life right now. I want something covered in sequins but I have absolutely no place to wear anything like that. Oh well, a girl can dream.
P.S. Thanks for stopping by the little progressive party. It was such fun!
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Love the tuxedo jacket! I really wish I could walk in heels and not look like a little girl in her mom’s shoes!
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Last year I found and then sold two amazing tuxedo jackets. One fit me perfectly, and yes, reading this post, I wish I would have kept it.
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i have a wedding in New Orleans in October….might have a dress, but a jacket would be perfect! time to go digging in the closet – oh, but those shoes!!!
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Tuxedo jackets are definitely really cool and such a staple piece. I love the first one.
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cool post looks very very pretty
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Yepp, I love those tuxedo jackets and I need a new one!
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i do love the tuxedo jacket…i’ve been wearing mine all summer too!
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I love and want everything…as always : ) xxxx
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Go for it! I’m loving that dress and the brown pumps – fab-u-lous!
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I absolutely love the sequined dress, so sexy!
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loving the sequined dress! gorgeous!
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If only my ankles were strong enough to wear those shoes. They’re hot!
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I found one similar to this at H&M last year around Christmas time for $20. I love it!
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I am certainly a fan of this trend!!!
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I’m loving the looks you put together!
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I have a (really old) tuxedo jacket, but now I really want that one from Gap. I love the contrast color piping. Great picks as usual!!
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A year or two ago, I picked up a tuxedo suit (jacket and pants) in black and white tuxedo pants all from express and its been a great purchase! I wear the various seperates a lot more than I thought I would!
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I need that necklace asap!:)
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Love everything in this post!
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I’m on the fence about the tuxedo jacket trend, the first one shown is eh..but the second one, i’ll have to stop over by the gap tonite and try it on. As if I need another blazer in my closet, i have like 6. but they pair so cute with jeans and heels, i just can’t help myself
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Obsessed with the sequined tunic.
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LOVE the tunic!!!
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Alice + Olivia does it again. That dress is remarkable! I’d love to snatch it up and wear it to lots of holiday parties this year. And I’m loving the tuxedo jacket right now too. If only my husband were a bit smaller, I’d steal his and wear it! I might do it anyway.
xo
Valerie
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My tuxedo jackie is all I ever wanna wear come fall… That and cardigans.
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I have no idea where I’d wear that dress, but I love it.
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Love that dress. I have a jacket like the gap one except slightly different with different colors. I love it!
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Ooh, that black tuxedo jacket is beautiful, though not in my budget this year. The Gap’s tipped version is cute, too. I’m amazed at how much better the Gap’s offerings are this year than they were a year ago. I’ll have to keep an eye out next time I’m near one of their stores. Thanks for the motivation to pop in!
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Adore them!
B xx
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bravo! it’s such a fun mission! love your picks!!!
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*sigh* I love that Alice + Olivia tunic. Unfortunately it doesn’t come in my size. Love the tuxedo jacket look, especially the idea of dressing up a pair of jeans with one!
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I like the last dress.That jacket is very nice.Spring dresses are really fantastic.
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I think I like it with jeans, but it might be too trendy to go over a dress for me. I tend to play things on the safe side!
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