One day, I will invest in a Chanel tweed jacket. I love that they work on any age, are seemingly fad-proof, and can be dressed up or down as well as made to feel either edgy or classic. See above and below for inspo. Many of these chic peas demonstrate beautifully how well this jacket can transform jeans and a tee!
A few favorite tweed finds for the fall 2021 season…
HUISHAN ZHANG // BARI LYNN HEADBAND ($32!) // TED BAKER (UNDER $200!) // PINK CHANEL BAG // NAVY CHANEL BAG // B + AB JACKET // J. CREW // MANGO // HOBBS LONDON HOUNDSTOOTH // SANDRO DRESS // PADDED TWEED HEADBAND // WOVEN CROSSBODY (UNDER $100)
Even more options below. Immediately below, sharing some crazy chic tweed toppers, cardigans, and jackets (and a few non-tweeds that feel like “sister pieces”) at all pricepoints…
LONGLINE IVORY WITH PERFECT PEARL BUTTONS — LOVE THE TIE WAIST!
THIS ONE COMES IN BLACK OR IVORY
L’AGENCE (SWOON)
Y’ALL KNOW MY FEELINGS ON THIS GREEN MANGO FIND AND THIS BLACK ONE
HUISHAN ZHANG — MAJORLY LOVE
THIS EMBELLISHED-BUTTON STEAL — $80 AND FROM THE MOST UNEXPECTED SOURCE BUT WOULD LOOK FAB THIS FALL
And then a couple of bonus items in this general vein — boucle dresses and Chanel-inspired finds…
THIS ELEGANT SANDRO IS 65% OFF
SUPER LOVE THIS SHIFT — I OWNED A SIMILAR STYLE A FEW YEARS BACK AND MADE A MAJOR PITCH TO AN INVESTOR IN IT…
THIS BALMAIN (GASP)
TWEED TROUSERS (GASPS AGAIN)
MAJE MINI — ON SALE, WOULD LOOK SPECTACULAR WITH OPAQUE TIGHTS AND A BLACK TURTLENECK OR WHITE BLOUSE BENEATH…ALSO LOVE THE SHORTS
MY FOREVER ANSWER TO WHAT TO WEAR TO A WINTER BAPTISM
PADDED TWEED HEADBAND OPTION 1 OR 2
Of course, all of these would look unreal with a vintage Chanel bag. Love this timeless navy moment but something about this multicolored one makes my heart sing. And you can get the look for less with a Caterina Bertini bag — I love it in the white woven (on sale for under $100) or beige!
I also feel compelled to note that Hill House has a back-to-school drop coming up on September 9th; you can see the line sheet here, and plan accordingly. I was planning on holding out to see what tartans and velvets they have up their sleeve for the holidays but I think I really must have their brand new Cher dress (see below) for sure in the tartan but maybe also in that fabulous coconut tweed?!?!?! AHHHHH j’adore les deux! I want to wear both with a turtleneck and opaque tights and maybe these heels for a serious throwback to Gossip Girl / Clueless moment. Can you tell I’m obsessing over the return of 90s fashion?!
P.S. Speaking of school, what would you study if you could go back?
P.P.S. If tweed isn’t your vibe, check out all of these fab sweaters at different pricepoints.
P.P.S. Are you a “numbers person“?
Ahhh the tweed jacket — so classy and timeless! I love how they were styled in these pictures, particularly with the simple tee, light wash wide leg denim, and cap-toe shoes. Making a mental note on this outfit! I have an inexpensive tweed jacket from Banana Republic from several years ago that I still love to use, and I’ve been happy with how it has withstood many seasons of wear! But I’m intrigued by Ann Mashburn as your reader Sarah has recommended. I love learning about new-to-me labels/designers from you and your readers!
Totally agree that a tweed jacket can last years and years and years and still feel fresh!
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Sigh…. something so elegant and beautiful about a Chanel tween jacket! Definitely on my lust list and has been for awhile. In the meantime I may satisfy myself with some of your great picks!
Agreed – so classic and elegant but can still be styled to be a bit more contemporary/even edgy! Amazing versatile workhorse. I’m in your same boat – one day I’ll get there, maybe at some major milestone?, but until then — buying some of these lesser priced but still chic finds!
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Loved this post, Jen!
Would you please investigate the perfect white tee to wear under a tweed jacket?
Thank you!!
co-sign!!
I so hear this!! I would reach for my go-to J. Crew Essential tee…right now, sold out in white, but I have about five of this exact tee in white, and then a few other colors (navy, black):
https://bit.ly/38MsbfB
I also have been eyeing these Mango tees:
https://bit.ly/3yOobG1
After seeing them styled in the second two photos here:
https://magpebyjenshoop.us/new-denim-and-pants-for-fall/
For me, the key is a super lightweight feel. I don’t want to feel like a stuffed sausage — ha! — so I’d want something non-bulky, thin, etc. J. Crew’s tee definitely fits this bill. Will investigate the Mango!
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PS – Thanks for the sweet note, Susan! Glad you liked this post! 🙂
I’ve been loving Target’s Universal Thread crew tees! Not too thin nor too heavy, and they just skim the body nicely. All for something like $8!!
I also like the basic tees from Uniqlo, I believe they are $15.
Merci!!! I’ve been meaning to try the Uniqlo tees for a long time. I know so many people swear by them — are they thick though? The images look that way so I’ve hesitated.
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Re: Uniqlo tees — mine are from a few years back, and for me they are the perfect thickness. Not as thick as J. Crew’s perfect tees (which I find quite thick) but thicker than the slub cotton kind of fabric (which wears down so quickly).
Thanks for the intel!
I love Ann Mashburn’s Kiki jacket–timeless, classic, an investment but not too steep… plus the tweed is made at the same factory as Chanel’s! A no-brainer, really–it’s my go-to for everything!
Oo – thanks, Sarah! Had not seen this. We shop at Sid Mashburn for my husband but haven’t ventured much over to the Ann side, and now wondering why not! Thank you!
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