Oluwaseun Ogunsola is a London-based stylist and proud outfit repeater. She regularly shares outfit inspo, upcycling tricks and styling tips on Instagram, encouraging her followers to buy less and wear more. Who better, then, to take over our One Piece, Three Ways franchise for the summer? Here she’ll choose a favourite piece from her capsule wardrobe and showcase how to style it in three different, fresh ways for the season ahead. Next up, 3 cool ways she wears her favourite preloved blazer…
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While most are mourning the end of summer, I, personally, am very excited about the arrival of cooler temperatures. I always feel my most stylish during the autumn/winter season. I finally get to bring out my vintage leather jackets, favourite boots, cool layers and find new and creative ways to style my existing wardrobe. While I don’t necessarily believe in ‘wardrobe must-haves’, mainly because I think people should wear whatever they want, but if I did, I’d say a relaxed blazer is one of them.
I have a couple of enviable options in my rotation but the preloved men’s blazer that is the focus of this column is a top contender, and seeing as it’s currently Secondhand September, I figured this would be the perfect choice for this month’s story. “But Seun, where did you find it?” I hear you ask. Well, I found it in 2019, on my lunch break, in Oxfam, for Eight English Pounds. Yep!
But don’t fret, there are some truly excellent preloved options on eBay and Vestiaire Collective as well as on the high street, all of which I’ve linked below. So, keep scrolling to see three ways I’ll be styling this absolute steal plus how to get the look yourself.
Shop the Blazer:
Vintage
Womens Blazer Jacket Brown Wool 90s Houndstooth
How to Style A Preloved Blazer for Autumn 2024:
1. Knitted Vest + Jorts + Loafers
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Style Notes: Jorts aren’t just for summer, they’re for life. If you’re still clinging on to the last days of summer, this transitional look is for you. Simply add a light knit and loafers to your jorts and blazer and voila! You’re ready to frolic in the autumn leaves.
Shop the Look:
FRANKIE SHOP
Oversized Cable Knit Tank
Jigsaw
Cotton Blend Crew Tank
Beyond Retro
Medium Wash Denim Shorts
MAISON MARGIELA
Tabi Lace-Up Leather Shoes
Small Rose Bag in Oxblood
2. Midi Skirt + Printed Top + Mary-Janes
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Style Notes: You wouldn’t think a bright printed mesh top would pair well with a brown checked blazer, but here you go. I do love a pattern clash. Here I’ve styled them with platform Mary Janes and a JW Anderson skirt I found on Vinted last year. If you’re more of a flats girl, loafers would be a great shoe alternative.
Shop the Look:
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scarf Printed Mesh Top
SACAI
All-Over Pleats Asymmetric Woven Midi Skirt
Clergerie
$795 Clergerie Womens Black Juna Mary Jane Pump Heel Shoe Sz Us 6.5/eu 36.5/rc37
Ester Manas
Ester Manas Summer Trip Baguette Bag
3. Denim Jumpsuit + Shirt + Tie
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Style Notes: For a contemporary twist on smart work attire, why not try a denim jumpsuit with a crisp shirt and a tie? Pair with pointed leather boots and an IDGAF attitude to let everyone know who’s really in charge. It’s you, you are in charge.
Shop the Look:
Ksenia Schnaider
Jeans Overall With Front Zipper
Frankie Shop
Leo Satin Tie – Black
LOEWE
Puzzle Edge Large Leather Cross-Body Bag
JIL SANDER
Pointed-Toe Kitten-Heel Leather Ankle Boots
Shop Other Blazers I Love:
Harvey Benard
Brown Checked Blazer
MANGO
Double-Breasted Blazer
Non Signé / Unsigned
Wool Blazer
Vintage
2 Button Blazer Jacket
Gap
Brown Relaxed Check Blazer
& Other Stories
Structured Tweed Blazer
