Seeing Ivanka’s elegant outfit during that charity event last week totally got me inspired. Her sharp white blazer paired with that flowy skirt looked so put-together yet effortless. I figured, why not try recreating something similar with stuff I own or could find cheap? Here’s exactly what I did.
The Hunt Begins
Started rummaging through my closet first. Found this old white blazer I bought for a job interview years ago – score! It was a bit boxy though, so I took it straight to the tailor downstairs. Told him, “Make this hug my waist like Ivanka’s does.” Cost me $20, but totally worth it.
Skirt Struggles
Ivanka’s skirt had this midi length and soft drape. Mine? All either too short or too stiff. Hit up thrift stores yesterday morning. Dug through like fifty skirts at Goodwill until I found a light beige one that flowed nicely. Washer + dryer on low heat – boom, ready to wear. Almost threw it out years ago thinking it was too plain. Glad I didn’t.
The Silky Top Situation
Her cream silk shirt underneath was key. Checked my drawer: nope, nothing. Bargain stores to the rescue! Snagged a satin-like tank from Forever 21 for $12.99. Feels silky enough without screaming “cheap.” Ironed it flat twice so it wouldn’t wrinkle weirdly under the blazer.
Shoes & Accessories Drama
Ivanka wore nude pumps. I own exactly zero nude pumps. My beige wedges had to do. Polished them hard with an old sock – shiny enough now, I guess. Jewelry was tricky: she had simple pearls. My $5 fake pearl necklace from Target finally got its moment. Oh, and that structured handbag? Found my seldom-used cream tote hiding under old sweaters. Wiped it down with baby wipes. Good enough.
Final Touches & Verdict
Pulled the whole look together this morning. Blazer tailored just right, skirt swishing nicely, cheap top pretending to be silk. Took a full-length selfie near my window for natural light. Honestly? It looks surprisingly close! Felt fancier than I expected. Total spent: about $35. The biggest lesson? Tailoring saved the blazer, and thrift stores hide gems. No designer price tags needed.
