Loving a barn jacket this season.
You might call it a safari jacket or a field jacket. Or even a utility jacket. I call it cool!
 What’s to love ?
It’s not a blazer, a crop trench or a parka. (though it almost is!) But it works just as well.
It is casual yet never boring.
You can wear it summer into winter because it’s not really a heavy winter jacket.
But because it has a casual nonchalant laid back vibe it suits the Australian lifestyle. What to look for ? 
Go for a barn jacket in a brown, beige khaki or neutral. (Surprise!) (black is too heavy and dark). 
It should have pockets, it might have a cord collar , leather trim or a funnel neck. It should really be pretty roomy , almost square and boxy. It should be long , over the bum and have an oversized look. In a heavy practical cotton, maybe waxed or at least rainproof. It should look functional! ( now’s there’s an idea : haha) Styling tricks: * Layer a lighter colour knit under the jacket( don’t default to black under there). * Tuck your knit or tee into high waist pants to create shape and give the illusion (!) of a waist under there! * Slouchy long pants will dress up the barn jacket. Ditto a pencil skirt . Swipez vous to see how I’ve been wearing it . If you’re feeling bold go for a sheer skirt a la Prada ! * Sneakers in brown dress down the classic pants.( white sneakers? Not wrong but time to store them!) * Love the idea of a barn jacket with heels, boots, white mules and kitten heels. Yes ! That’s how I will wear it . It’s the contrast of high/low that makes it interesting/unexpected = cool. * Hint: make sure it’s oversized and BIG , that is what makes it look fashiony. You do not want to look like the Queen in Balmoral (!) so It needs drama & to make a statement. Now you can steal her style @mirjaklein Head to @ltk.australia shopwithfifi where you can shop the look my pick of the best barn jackets & slouchy pants & sneakers straight from the app. Hit the link in bio or check my stories for links ! barnjacket fifireport stealherstyle simplechic