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Brocade Bomber

StyleHeather WyanckoBrogues, Dezzal, Skinny Jeans, Bomber Jacket, Helene Berman, Fall Outfit Inspiration, Striped Shirt, Madewell Jess Oxford, Oxford Shirt, Fall, Seven for all Mankind Jeans, Brocade Bomber Jacket, Fall Trend 2016, Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Purse, Office Appropriate Outfit Inspiration, Oxford Stripe
Brocade Bomber

Bomber: Helene Berman (Similar and very splurgy) // Blouse: C/O Dezzal // Jeans: Seven for all Mankind // Brogues: Madewell (Sold Out, Similar) // Quilted Crossbody: Rebecca Minkoff // Sunglasses: Vintage (Similar)

This brocade bomber is a survivor. It's something I found years ago at a Nordstrom Rack in a heavily marked down clearance section. I'd never heard of the designer (Helene Berman) and couldn't understand how it should be worn. It felt too old, too flashy, maybe a little too fabulous, but I bought it anyway because it spoke to me. Something told me; this jacket is special. And even though I rarely wear it, it's lived through countless closet edits because it's too interesting. Lucky, I am, that bombers are kind of a big deal right now!

Though I'm an 'addict' for new clothing, it's twice as thrilling for me to re-air an old piece when the time is just right. With the current craze for bomber jackets, I figure that time is NOW! To take some of the glitz out of it for daytime I paired it with masculine oxfords and a stiff button down shirt. I love how tHe subtle striping on the shirt gives a nod to 'mixed prints' without feeling too busy.

Damn, it feels good to make something old feel super fresh and 'of-the-moment'!