Jacket: c/o Dorothy Perkins, sold out; Blouse: J.Crew; Shorts: c/o Dorothy Perkins and ON SALE!; Tights: Madewell, old (Similar ones at Target!); Shoes; Zara, old (The ShoeMint “Candy” pair is literally almost identical!); Bag: Michael Kors; Fedora: Miss Selfridge, old (Similar at ShopBop)
Who remembers this ridiculous rant on “Most Eligible Dallas”about my perfect man?
While I have tweaked my list to some degree over the past 18 months, there is still one thing on that list that really gets me going: A MAN IN A SUIT.
Now that doesn’t mean a man needs to wear a suit everyday (because honestly I really kindof love a man in a beat up leather bomber jacket and a vintage tee and boots, too!) but you will definitely gain some points in my book if you can clean up nicely.
So this week I took a cue from my imaginary dream man and put on my version of a power suit…..complete with elbow patches (because who doesn’t love those?!) and added a touch of my favorite color this season, oxblood.
What’s yalls favorite look to wear inspired by the boys?
Oh…and today’s giveaway! Follow the rafflecopter below to enter to win a $100 Dorothy Perkins gift card! (if the rafflecopter doesn’t load just refresh your browser!) Not familiar with Dorothy Perkins? Take a look back at this Style Challenge I styled for them this summer!
xo,
I dont’t know if $100 would buy the basics i need! SO i would probably splurge.
I would splurge!! Hopefully for a New Years party item. DP is the best place for something special!
–Krista
http://www.junkindiggingettinlost.com
Splurge on something fun
Love your tights with this look, I have been searching for oxblood tights!
If I won, I would splurge
… And buy some basics!
Definitely splurge on one item!
I’d honestly splurge…I’m young and gotta have a little fun, right?
I would definitely splurge one item!
I would use it to stock up on basics. Had my second baby in July and need to rebuild my wardrobe!!
I’d splurge on one item. Who needs basics when it’s free money?!
xo,
Tiffany
http://shoeschampagne.blogspot.com
I would definitely splurge – since I rarely do that for myself and there are so many things of theirs that I would LOVE!!
http://www.pennypincherfashion.com
if i won the $100 gift card i would probably splurge on one item! why not?!
I’d splurge on one item, like a new dress! Can never have too many!
I would definitely splurge on something I wouldn’t otherwise buy!
If I won the $100 gift card – I’d stock up on as much clothing as I could get for $100! Mama taught me well!
Alissa
FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com
I would totally splurge! I have a wedding to go to on the 5th and I’d love to look great!
I would definitely splurge!
Loving the oxblood accessories!
I think I’d try to do a little splurge, a little stock up…..because I can nerve make up my mind!
BTW, I’m with you on a man in a suit…..LOVE!!!
xo,
Alyssa
http://www.runwaychef.com
I think I would definitely have to splurge and buy a dress. They have the cutest dresses! Such a fun giveaway
Meaghan
I would most likely buy a vintage inspired dress or skirt – would be hard to choose!!!!
Hmm it depends on what the items were?
Gorgeous, I love all of the oxblood and how you mixed it with the tweed! If I won the gift card I would definitely splurge on one item, thanks for the great giveaway!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
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I would totally splurge on a new dress! Buying any type of dress fills me with joy!
There is nothing better than a man in a well-tailored suit. I love it!
I think I would splurge on one item! : )
I’d stock up on the basics.
If I had the $100 gift card I would probably splurge on something big!
Also, I loved your ridiculous rant on MED!
I would most definitely stock up on basics, unless there was one item my wardrobe couldn’t live without:)
I would DEFINITELY splurge on one item
Also I am in love with that bag, you always look flawless!
xx,
Erin
[url=http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com/]Currently Coveting[/url]
Would splurge on an amazing item!
Definitely splurge!
Definitely would be splurging!!! I have been eyeing a peplum dress on there for weeks now!!! Give me a reason to grab it!!!
I would splurge on a fancy dress!
I love the hat! I really need to pick one up while I am in Dallas.
Anyways, that red wine color looks fabulous on you and thanks again for another amazing giveaway!
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Love the suited up look!
I would splurge on something amazing that i could not otherwise treat myself too…. <3
Love the oxblood touch!!
Cute! I’m really into Oxfords. I wore tennis shoes all the time in college, and Oxfords are an easy transition from student to working girl!
Splurge for sure, I deserve a belated Christmas present
I would totally splurge on one big item! Probably something fun for New Years!
I’ve been waiting so long to get something from DPerkins!! Hope I win this from my favorite Bravolebrity!!!
Splurge! What else are gift cards for?
I’m loving this look, Courtney! I feel like with some sparkle it could be cute for NYE! Plan on splurging for a new dress with the gift card!
i dont know what i would do with $100 to dorothy perkins but i will sure as hell try and make my wardrobe as amazing as yours court!
I’d splurge on a nice dress.
Definitely splurge! That is the only way to go with Dorothy Perkins!
I’d probably splurge on something I really adored instead of a few things I kind of liked. Besides, I think I have most of my basics!
I would splurge…I’ve bought gifts for friends and family for Xmas, now its time to get something for myself!
Ahh! This is a great giveaway, I LOVE Dotty P. I’d probably splurge on a nice dress or maybe a new bag.
I would definitely splurge! I run 20 miles a week. I’ve got a great body that I never show off and I am turning 26 soon! Birthdays are for celebrating people!
I would probably get a bunch of basics to mix in. I’m a poor college student studying business so I need some nice clothes that are cute but appropriate for the work place!
I’d buy one BOMB item!! Pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I would buy as much as I could with the $100!
If I won the $100 gift card I would splurge on a nice dress for my date in NYC right before new year’s eve!
Love elbow patches. I need more menswear inspired sweaters with elbow patches in my closet
I definitely need to stock up on the basics!
I would most likely splurge on one big item! Thanks for this giveaway!
Though it’s not a fun answer, I’d stock up on basics. In my line of work, I have to dress up every single day. So, I’m in desperate need of some new tops to give my old ones a break!
The basics! Classic pieces can work in a wardrobe for years! Love this giveaway!
I would totally splurge! Gotta have fun with fashion and to win $100.00 would be a great reason to purchase something you might not normally buy.
i think i would splurge on something really cute if i won the $100 to dorothy perkins…. or get a few cute things that are on sale… like this :
http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=7539305&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=peplum&pageSize=20
Lauren
http://laurencroswell.tumblr.com/
I would use to gift card to get some basics and splurge on something absolutely irresistible
I would splurge on a fabulous new years outfit!
I would stock up on all the basics!
I would use the $100 for a splurge!!
I’d take it as a sign to splurge! NYE dress maybe!?
in love with this outift, too bad i can’t wear shorts to work
SPLURGE. Hello! It has always been my philosophy to go big or go home, and that definitely applies to accessories. Statement pieces are definitely the best!
Dig your style Miss Courtney Kerr! You are an inspiration to many!
Splurge on one item!
Splurge! And of course I remember that rant! Haha, that was probably my favorite scene of the whole show! I loved your detailed commentary : ) You know what you want and like AND you can articulate it!
Splurge!
I would buy as many items as i could. There’s just too many I like to choose only one!!
I’m always on the lookout for a suit that not’s a typical looking suit. I’m in pharmacy school & this look would be PERFECT for a conference when I don’t want to look like a grandma!
I would stretch that as far as it could go!
Probably Splurge for a cute NYE dress!
I would probably splurge on a nice item that I could wear for a long time
I would buy a new dress
splurge for sure!
I think I would splurge its free $100!
I would definitely get a great pair of booties and maybe a few basics like a leather skirt and sheer blouses!
xoxo
Cassie
cassiedulworth@hotmail.com
If I won the gift card I would probably go in for basics. Though there is always a chance that something pretty will catch my eye causing me to splurge!
I would definitely buy a bunch of pieces!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.HeyLoveBlog.com
The touch of oxblood really pulls this look together.
I’d buy lots of peplum!! I always admire their stock of it!
Splurge!
I would probably splurge on one item. The bridesmaid dress i want for my friends wedding (we get to pick our own) is by Dorothy Perkins, so I would probably purchase that!
Court, I love you but this red with this suit is awful. Too much oxblood in one spot. Maybe go neutral on the boots or tights.
I really love this look.