Back to Basics: Black Blazer

Once upon a time, I worked in the political arena. I regularly interacted with very important people (or very self-important people), who usually enjoyed intimidating the 20 year-old intern--which I think it about the same time that I began to consider my favorite black blazer part of my fashion arsenal. Or my wearable adult security blanket. Whatever.

Nothing communicates, "I'm here, and I deserve your attention and respect" quite like a well-fitted black blazer. This Ted Baker number is incredible, and if I lived in a climate that was appropriate for velvet outerwear, would be mine. Dressed down with waxed denim or up with [the most omgIloveyou] DVF, a black blazer exudes a sexy authority and confidence to match.