Inspiration...Jacket and Skirt

Summer is going by quickly.  Fall will be here before we know it.  This inspiration is with fall in mind.  Here's a cute little outfit:

This is the Glen-Checked Crop Jacket and Glen Checked Gabardine A-Line Skirt by Akris punto.  Jacket Price tag:  $1390.00.  Skirt Price tag: $495.00.  Jacket details:  Spread collar, snap front, bracelet sleeves, hip patch pockets, back box pleats, cropped boxy fit, straight hem, rayon lining.  Skirt details: Mid-rise, concealed zip pockets, box pleated front, a-line silhouette, back slit, back zip, above knee.

As far as patterns go, the big 3 seemed to fail for both the jacket and the skirt.  Here's a pattern that gives a similar silhouette except it is not quite as boxy:

This is Vogue 1537 for the jacket.  You get the collar and the button up front with this.  You would need to crop the jacket.  If you are good at modification, you might even be able to make it a little more boxy like the inspiration picture.

This is the Study Hall Skirt pattern by Anna Maria.  This appears to be fairly close to the inspiration picture.  There are 2 pleats in the back also but I would think if you do not want them they would not need to be sewn.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!