Pieces I Couldn't Live Without: Chambray Shirt & Black Blazer

If you don't own either of these classic pieces, you need to go buy some ASAP.  I own three of each, they are the backbone of my closet, and they all differ in style and fit.

Let's start with the chambray shirt.

Chambray is a lightweight woven fabric (generally cotton) comprised of colored thread and complemented by bleached horizontal yarns.  It tends to be indigo or light blue in color, and although it may look like denim, it's not.

Chambray shirts are blank canvases, meant to be accessorized, classic, and comfortable.

Great places to find chambray shirts include J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, Gap, Madewell, and pretty much anywhere basics are sold.

Once you own a classic button-up chambray shirt, experiment!  They have cute chambray tunics, dresses, and more!

PROTIP: Chambray is one of those *classic* fabrics that will be in style forever (or so it seems), so invest in a good quality product.  You'll definitely be wearing it a lot!

The black blazer.

I love black blazers.  They have the ability to dress up any outfit and are SO easy.

Choose from suit blazers, cropped blazers, open front blazers, double breasted blazers, long sleeve blazers, and 3/4 length sleeve blazers: there's a blazer for everyone.

I've had luck buying blazers at Express, Macy's, and I even own one from last fall's Adam Levine Collection for Kmart.  A quick Google search will pop up millions of black blazers for you to scroll through and help determine your preferences.

Wear them open, closed, over dresses, with jeans, over a romper, with Converse or killer heels, or even as a jacket this as it starts getting more chilly this fall.

When purchasing the blazer, be aware of the fit.  Make sure the shoulders and back fit you well, think about what you'll be wearing underneath and how much thickness that will add and plan accordingly.

You can even wear them together!  Two classic pieces combined turn into one great outfit.

ALL PHOTOS BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS, I have just borrowed them for this post.