Fall

How to Style a Plaid Tweed Jacket

There are many jackets you can wear with jeans to instantly uplevel your style, but this season, one stands out.

plaid tweed jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

It’s this gorgeous plaid tweed jacket (similar) that I have been loving lately that’s casual, colorful, and classy! Have a look.

 

Plaid tweed jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

This beautiful plaid jacket (similar) is truly a head-turner. Plaid is classic and always looks polished, and the nubby texture makes the jacket more interesting.

 

Kendra Scott earrings | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

The color is fantastic! The mix of blue, red, yellow,white and a dash of pink is lively and creative – a modern twist on a classic print.

 

Blue Tweed Jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

The fit of this jacket is also super flattering. It’s double-breasted which looks rather regal, and has a deep front cut, making it more feminine. It’s beautifully tailored and nips in perfectly to whittle your waist.

Plaid tweed jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

The bold shoulders on this jacket act like a hanger, giving you more definition and a better shape, especially at midlife and beyond when our shoulder tend to become soft and less defined.

Shiny embossed gold buttons and the way the jacket is cut away at the front give it a military feel.

Plaid tweed jacket, bootleg jeans | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

This strong but feminine jacket  would look great with a skirt and heels, or you could wear it with dress pants. Since my lifestyle is more casual, I’ve styled it with these chic dark wash bootcut jeans which creates a more formal look.

Blue Tweed Jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

You can see how beautiful the tailoring is here.

Doublebreasted tweed jacket | Deborah Boland | Fabulous After 40

A scoop-neck top, mock-neck, or turtleneck is perfect under this jacket. Or, do like me and wear an off-white, soft shell to make the colors in the jacket pop. I added this pretty Jenny Bird necklace so the top wouldn’t look so plain.

Red Gucci Bag

And my red Gucci Bag matches perfectly! This is a fabulous outfit because it feels elevated, but not stuffy – expensive, but not out of reach.

Plaid Tweed Jacket , bootleg jeans, Gucci bag | Deborah Boland| Fabulous After 40

And here’s the final look. I’ve added some sleek black suede booties to finish off this outfit. It’s a real looker!

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Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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3 thoughts on “How to Style a Plaid Tweed Jacket

  1. I like the elegant way you look in that jacket. It doesn’t look to be over or under-dressed but chic—such a wow statement.

  2. Wow, that outfit is so sharp! I love it. Everything about those lines is things that I can wear with confidence. The style of the blazer and the long jeans is just right. The colors are striking without making one see only the blazer. This one is a home run for me.

    1. Hi Sheryl, It was love immediately for me too. This jacket is fab and well priced too! Thanks for dropping in to comment! Cheers, Deb