Little did Jessica Alba know that when she stepped out on date night to the U.S. Open, she would inspire our fall uniform for the foreseeable future.
As the actress and businesswoman sat courtside with her beau, she was photographed wearing a brown leather blazer (which is the $4,290 Ralph Lauren Collection Camden Lambskin Jacket), white shirtdress, white pointed-toe heels, and a brown bucket bag. Of the gorgeous pieces she had on, we were most impressed by her choice to layer with a leather blazer instead of frumpier alternatives like a jean jacket or oversized cardigan.
The transitional jacket, combined with timeless closet staples, yielded a comfortable yet refined aesthetic that we’re insistent upon recreating as much as possible in the coming months. Keep scrolling to shop styles inspired by Alba’s two-tone outfit.
Jessica Alba’s Outfit Blueprint
Brown Leather Blazer: Open Edit Pebble Faux Leather Jacket, $78 (orig. $120); nordstrom.com
Avec Les Filles Oversize Leather Blazer, $290 (orig. $398); nordstrom.com
Risissida Faux Leather Blazer, $46 (orig. $54); amazon.com
White Shirtdress: Chouyatou Button-Up Maxi Shirtdress, $35; amazon.com
Caslon Belted Maxi Shirtdress, $40 (orig. $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
MultiValue Faux Leather Crossbody Bucket Bag, $10 (orig. $11); amazon.com
White Slingback Heels: Sam Edelman Farrah Pointed-Toe Slingback Pump, $70 (orig. $140); nordstromrack.com
Steve Madden Pointed-Toe Kittie Slingback Heel, $60 (orig. $100); nordstrom.com
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Open Edit Pebble Faux Leather Jacket
Nordstrom
Since this blazer is made of faux leather, it eases any potential environmental guilt one might feel from buying Alba’s exact style, which is constructed of lambskin. That difference aside, the Open Edit item shares similarities to Alba’s as it falls below the waist, showcases notched lapels, and utilizes front buttons for closure. We’re particularly fond of the pebbled texture, which creates added visual interest to outfits. The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.
Chouyatou Button-Up Maxi Shirtdress
Amazon
You might think the end of summer means tucking away your white dresses, but Alba is proving that theory antiquated. This throw-on-and-go maxi dress, which reminds us of Alba’s, has a crisp collar, front buttons, and long sleeves, which we prefer cuffed. Shoppers praise the dress’ versatility, with one writing that it’s “perfect for teaching preschool, wearing to church, or going out and about.”
Strathberry Osette Midi Pouch
Strathberry
Although we adore Alba’s mini bucket bag, we love the ease of a crossbody bag. Thus, we found a Strathberry option that combines both. The handmade leather purse is roomy enough to hold essentials like your phone, cardholder, keys, headphones, and lip gloss. Plus, closing it is as easy as tightening the drawstring. Every purchase comes with a dust bag as well, so you can pack your purse in a suitcase or weekender bag without worrying about its condition.
Steve Madden Pointed-Toe Kittie Slingback Heel
Nordstrom
These Steve Madden pumps mimic Alba’s with their pointed toe, off-white color, and slingback construction. The heel is also only 2 inches high, which we find more approachable. If not paired with a dress, we also like to style pointed-toe heels with wide-leg jeans and slim trousers.
Keep scrolling for more blazers, dresses, purses, and heels inspired by Jessica Alba, including an under $50 blazer from Amazon and a more than half-off shirtdress at Nordstrom.
Avec Les Filles Oversize Leather Blazer
Nordstrom
Risissida Faux Leather Blazer
Amazon
Caslon Belted Maxi Shirtdress
Nordstrom
Gap Poplin Roll-Cuff Midi Shirtdress
GAP
MultiValue Faux Leather Crossbody Bucket Bag
Amazon
Sam Edelman Farrah Pointed-Toe Slingback Pump
Nordstrom Rack
