When Jessica Alba went out to the US Open on a date night, she had little idea of inspiring her fall uniform in the near future.
As the actress and businessman sat courtside like her love, she was photographed wearing a brown leather blazer (a $4,290 Ralph Lauren Collection Camden Lamkin jacket), a white shirt dress, white pointed toe heels and a brown bucket bag. Of the gorgeous pieces she had, we were most impressed with her choice to layer a leather blazer rather than a rich alternative like a jean jacket or an oversized cardigan.
The transitional jacket, combined with timeless closet staples, has produced a comfortable and refined aesthetic that insists on replicating as much as possible in the coming months. Continue scrolling to the shop style inspired by Alba’s two-tone outfits.
Jessica Alba’s costume blueprint
Brown Leather Blazer: Open Edit Pebble Faux Leather Jacket, $78 (Original. $120); nordstrom.com
Avec Les Filles Oversized Leather Blazer, $290 (Former $398); nordstrom.com
Risissida Faux Leather Blazer, $46 (Formerly $54); Amazon.com
White Shirt Dress: chouyatou button-up maxi shirt dress, $35. Amazon.com
Caslon Belted Maxi Shirtdress, $40 (ex-$90); nordstrom.com
Gap Poplin Roll-Cuff Midi Shirtdress, $118. gap.com
Brown Bucket Bag: Strathberry Osette Midi Pouch, $193 (Orig. $275); us.strathberry.com
Multi-Baloo Faux Leather Crossbody Bucket Bag, $10 (U.S.$11); Amazon.com
White Slingback Heel: Sam Edelman Farrer, Toe Slingback Pump, $70 (Orig. $140); nordstromrack.com
Steve Madden is a Kitty Slingback Heel on the Toe, $60 (U.D. 100); nordstrom.com
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Edit Pebble Faux Leather Jacket
Nordstrom
This blazer is made from faux leather, which relieves the potential environmental guilt you feel when purchasing the exact style of Alba made up of lambskin. That difference aside, the Open Edit item shares similarities of Alba falling under the waist, introduces Notched Lapels, and uses the front button for closure. We especially like pebbles-rich textures that add visual interest to the outfit. It is also lined with a blazer, making it convenient for chilly evenings.
Chouyatou Button Up Maxi Shirt Dress
Amazon
You might think that the end of summer means driving away your white dress, but Alba proves that the theory has become outdated. This slow and go maxi dress, which reminds me of Alba, has a crisp collar, front buttons and long sleeves, which I prefer. Shoppers praised the dress, writing that it was “perfect for teaching kindergarten, wearing it to church, or going out.”
Strasberry Osset Midi Pouch
Strasbury
I love Alba’s mini bucket bags, but I love the ease of crossbody bags. So I found a Strathberry option that combines both. The handmade leather wallet is spacious enough to hold essentials such as mobile phones, card holders, keys, headphones, lip gloss and more. Plus, closing is just as easy as tightening a drawstring. Every purchase comes with a dust bag, so you can pack your wallet into your suitcase or weekender bag without worrying about its condition.
Steve Madden pointed the heel of Kitty Slingback on his toe
Nordstrom
These Steve Madden pumps mimic Alba with pointy toes, off-white collars and slingback construction. Heel height is only 2 inches, which makes it more accessible. If it’s not paired with a dress, I also like to style the heels of my toes with wide jeans and slim pants.
Inspired by Jessica Alba, keep scrolling for more blazers, dresses, wallets and heels. Includes blazers for under $50 from Amazon and more than half of Nordstrom’s shirt dresses.
Avec Les fills oversized leather blazer
Nordstrom
Rishishida faux leather blazer
Amazon
Cathlon belted a maxi shirt dress
Nordstrom
Gap Poplin Roll Cuff Midi Shirt Dress
gap
Multi-value faux leather crossbody bucket bag
Amazon
Sam Edelman Farrer pointed out the slingback pump on the toe
Nordstrom rack