Aubriella Jacka - Vinröd Holmes Houndstooth

I wore this to a work dinner and got three compliments before I even sat down. The boxy cropped cut hits right at the waist, so it works over a dress or with high-waisted trousers. The padded shoulders give it just enough structure without feeling bulky.

The frog closures give it such a vintage feel, and they actually stay shut without fussing. Boxy crop hits right at the waist, so it works over a slip dress or with high-waisted jeans. Shoulder padding is subtle enough that I don't look like I borrowed it from the 80s.

I was worried the burgundy houndstooth would look too busy in person, but it's actually rich and understated. The frog closures are the detail that sold me, they give it that vintage feel without being costumey. Wore it to dinner and got asked where it was from twice.