J. Crew Plaid Jacket, Vince Cardigan, Spanx Leggings, Chanel Handbag
One of the biggest trends this fall/winter has been the versatile shirt jacket, half shirt, half jacket, known as the “Shacket”. It’s been presented at every price point, from plaid to plain, and it seems like everyone’s favourite influencers have one. Pre-kids I loved jumping on trends like the shacket. This one in particular because of all of the fabulous variations offered at fantastic price points, it would have made it an absolute necessity for me to have. I’m much more conscious these days about what comes into my wardrobe, both for financial and material reasoning. I’m trying to be more thoughtful about my purchases, and if there is a trend that comes along, I try to get inspired by the items I already own before I run out to make a purchase.
In response to my desire to add a shacket to my own wardrobe, I wondered if there wasn’t something I already owned that could work to tide me over. Upon further investigation into my own closet, I rediscovered my fabulous plaid J. Crew jacket, last seen on my blog back in 2014, here and here. It’s missing the length of a proper shacket, as well as some shirting details, but I’m happy to report it’s completely satisfied my shacket cravings. Now if only there was something that could satiate my unrelenting appetite for chips and chocolate during this pandemic.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
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