This is the small jacket. If you're more interested in the big cat scroll down.
Today's outfit brings together item # 20 (grey 'shrunken' blazer) item # 16 (black icebreaker long sleeve) and item # 30 (skinny jeans). I'm almost a third of the way through my challenge and I'm feeling reasonably good about my success so far. The black merino base layer top is my first repeat wear.
The jacket is too small to button. Well, actually I can button it, but not without it looking like I'm risking a dangerous Looney Tunes style projectile ricocheting button popping incident. I love the feminine shape and curves of the jacket and I think these 'shrunken' proportions look intentional and flattering. I'm discovering lately that a jacket with a single button or closure works well on me. Also, those with a fairly short length. Vintagey styling and built in curves don't hurt either. I don't have a back view to show but I'll be sure to get one on the next wear- the waist is really nipped in. I added the scarf because the collar is a bit scratchy. However, I'm not convinced this particular scarf or this particular tie was the best choice. I think it's too wide and I look a bit pinheaded. Do you see it? Or is it just me?
I have an ambivalent relationship with jeans. When I wear them I always think I should have tried harder and worn a skirt. Yet, I feel that I need them as an option in my wardrobe. I don't think pants in general do much for me. I've got a flat butt and a tendency to carry weight in my stomach and skirts seem to do a much better job of making everything look appealingly proportioned and pants seem to emphasize everything I don't like. And my calves are one of my best features. But I have jeans and I wear jeans fairly regularly even though I'm not always crazy about the way they look (or feel- their comfort factor is vastly over rated IMO.) I suppose I might feel differently if I broke down and spent a whole whack of money on a premium pair but since I don't love to wear jeans I refuse to spend any money at all on them (thrifted, ten bucks max) its a bit of a catch 22.
Here's the promised big cat. Minnie. Because the internet needs more cat pictures, no? And she kind of coordinates! At least, I like to think so. Every outfit is improved by the addition of a kitty.
I love a fitted vintage-y blazer like this - what a fabulous cut! I like the scarf's colours, but it seems a bit too full. I share your dislike of jeans - not comfortable! Not flattering!
ReplyDeleteAW! Minnie is adorable. I just want to bury my face in her tum. :) Happy.
Minne would love that. She is a total cuddle bug!
DeleteI think the colours and the silhouette are great (and disagree on jeans not doing anything for you!), but agree that the scarf would have looked better with a different knot/tie. I love the brooch. And the cat! :)
ReplyDeletePS: Your comment setup doesn't enable me to link to my blog unless I make my Blogger profile public, which I don't wish to do. Of course, my blog is in Norwegian and it's not a fashion blog, but I see it as a kind of courtesy to the blog owner to leave my blog address when I comment - it feels less stalkerish. :) Anyway, you'll find me at www strekke net, just insert dots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for alerting me. I'm going to try to change it but Blogger has changed a lot in the time I've been absent so it might take me a bit to get it figured out. It took me a day and a half to figure out how to post when I decided to start again!
DeleteFor the record, I never got a stalkerish vibe from you ;) even without the link. Thanks for letting me know how to find you.
You are correct that the cut of the jacket and the color is flattering. I agree that the volume of the scarf is too much but I do like the scarf. Jeans ahhh some women wear them so well. I am like you I have mixed feelings about them. I too like how I look in skirts but never wear them anymore since I retired. I do like these on you. How do you feel about Audry Hepburn ankle pants on you? You have the Gamine vibe going with the short hair and small waist. Oh yea I couldn't figure out how to post to my blogger account as well. www.wearthehat@blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHmmm, ankle pants? I've been avoiding any kind of cropped pants because my legs are not very long and I was hoping longer pants were giving me the illusion of a longer leg line. But I wouldn't mind encouraging any Audry Hepburn associations I can. I will have to reconsider the ankle length.
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