Weekend Wear | Colorful Jackets + $6 Scarves

This weekend I'll be going on a mini road-trip with the boyfriend for a day or two of adventures in eastern Iowa. And as I'm planning my two outfits for the fun-packed, beer-packed trip... I find that I'm quite smitten with polka dots this week.

It all started with the black and white polka dotted scarf I scored for just $6. I've been looking for something similar for a long time. I'm wanting to wear it with my red leather jacket, but I'm not sure on the rest of the pieces. Above, I styled the scarf and jacket simple but sassy with a plain white tee, black skinny jeans, and black riding boots. There's a bit of a retro, rockabilly vibe going on there.

On the other day of the trip, I'm working around a beige and black polka dotted top sorta like the one pictured above. (Although mine is less frilly, more flowy, and has black lace details.) I also scored a soft, grass green scarf for only $6. I love the look of bold green and rich teal together, so I'd like to pair it with my dark turquoise corduroy blazer. Above, I kept the rest of the outfit neutral with khaki skinnies and greige combat-style boots.

What do you think? Any other ideas for the B&W Polka Dot Scarf + Red Leather Jacket pairing or Green Scarf + Teal Blazer pairing? As always, I love your lovely suggestions. :)

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