Smythe Equestrian Blazer Redux

A surefire casual Friday formula that I wore before and am sure to wear again.

the 7 For All Mankind dojo denim

I had my eye on these since spying them – and their 36 inch inseam – just prior to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. 36 inch inseam 7 For All Mankind Dojo denim do not come walking into one’s life everyday, you know. And so, understanding how premium denim runs small, I ordered these in a size 32 after the jeans were marked down, even lower than the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale price.

Big mistake! I was swimming in that pair. The following day, they were dropped back in the mail. Thank you Nordstrom for your free return policy!

Getting this pair of size 30 7 For All Mankind Dojo denim from Nordstrom was quite an ordeal. I ordered the 30 and 31 waist over and over and over again, only to have the purchases cancelled due to the jeans “no longer available in stock.” A friend from the states was visiting and both she and my husband witnessed my meltdowns as orders were cancelled and yet, said sizes inevitably became available on Nordstrom’s site.

Finally – finally! – I received a shipment notification for one of the orders for a pair of size 30 denim. I am relieved not to have any of the orders for a size 31 take, because I love the way the size 30 fit.

the Smythe equestrian blazer

As mentioned in last year’s Smythe blazer review post, I have been a Smythe convert since fall 2008 when I started unpacking the shipment at Cusp Georgetown (RIP Cusp). Later that year Serena van der Woodsen sported an equestrian blazer from the brand, one that we carried in the store! I will say that it really strikes me as a Blair Waldorf brand aesthetic, and this is likely why I am obsessed with collecting it.

I know the pieces are pricey, and those prices are not necessarily aligned with the quality of the fabric content. I am truly puzzled that a polyester blazer is priced the same, or comparably, to a wool counterpart. The same goes for outerwear. Nevertheless, I do not hesitate to splurge on a Smythe wool equestrian or rifle blazer (or coat! or sweater!) as the construction, fabric, and detailing (elbow patches, hi) are impeccable!

Fair warning: Smythe blazers run small. I used to be able to get away with a size 12. Post baby, that is a total pipe dream. These days, I max out at a size 16.

the Sarah Flint natalie flat

I counted six pairs of the Sarah Flint Natalie flat in my closet and for good reason. These shoes are truly a closet workhorse. There is nothing they cannot take on be it occasion, weather, or otherwise.

I walked a mile and a half through a blanket of snow and a – less nice – ice sheet to lunch in these Sarah Flint Natalie flats. Peep the first row of photos below for a scary few (albeit totally candid) moments of finding my ice legs. Big ups to my husband who whipped out the camera and started capturing my ~~struggle~~ victory against the icey conditions.

I started out wearing a size 10 in these shoes. As I not-so -pleasantly discovered, they were too small. Since then, I went up a half size in the suede and an entire size in fabrics and leather options. Stay tuned because I will be doing a giveaway for my worn once size 10 Natalie flats (same color, Saddle Vachetta, as in this post).

If you are not a size 10 and you do not want to take your chances on a giveaway, use code SARAHFLINT-BALU for $50 off any full price pair of shoes from Sarah Flint.