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Deep red and more plaid

Day Vies

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I got the idea for this outfit as I was drifting off to sleep. I love dark red, burgundy and berry tones. I thought this skirt and jacket combo would work well together. The jacket is my lady like version of edge in faux leather and the skirt is a faux wrap tweed. This is the first time I've worn this combination though I've had these pieces for a while. Are the proportions OK?

I have a short waist so I am always a little self-conscious when I actually show the line of demarcation between my top and a bottom that lands at my natural waist.

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18 replies

Latest reply was from Janet

Kimberley

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Looking good, Day Vies! Love the colour combination - gorgeous.

celia

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Clearly you should always plan your outfits while you are drifting to sleep.
This is phenomenal.
I wonder how I can copycat this.....

rachylou

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Very put-together! I don't know how you do it. I'm always a hot mess.

Eliza

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DV- you have a thought after your head hit the pillow? With a little one?This was a great thought!
That color combination is fabulous and I like the tweed with the faux leather texture. I think the proportions work and if you wanted to switch up on another occasion you could try not tucking the lovely top in and see if that works. I sometimes like the way a shorter topper plays with a slightly longer top.

Helena

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Hi DV - this is awesome as always. Such a sophisticated color combo. I like the higher-waisted look; to me it always has a ladylike quality to it, and the jacket keeps it balanced. However, I'll echo Eliza's idea, IF you would feel more comfortable that way. Looks great!! Much better than my post-baby yoga pants and matching yoga jacket look

Day Vies

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Eliza - I have WAY too many thoughts after my head hits the pillow. The inability to turn my mind off contributes to my lack of sleep. This at least was a pleasant thought

Dee

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I love the color combination here! And from another member of the short-waisted club, I think the proportions look fantastic.

Sara L.

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I think it looks great on you! I really like the colors together.

jackiec

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So sharp! Love the colour combo and I like the high waist tempered by the jacket.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Great combo--I like the textures and colors together. Your gray tights really streamline the whole look. I think the proportions work, but I would also be curious to see the top untucked and ruched at the waist. I'm high-waisted, too, and that's a look I sometimes end up using for myself. I was also wondering about a belt?

Beth Ann

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Love the textures and colors here -- so perfect for keeping winter outfits interesting! The camera angle makes it a bit hard to be sure about the issue of the waistline --I think the jacket line makes the proportion work.

Faux leather is perfect with a baby in the house!

Joy

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It looks great to my eye. Your lovely long legs make the proportions work. Thinking up outfits helps to chase other thoughts from my mind when trying to fall asleep.

AM

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Very nice. I love this color combination.

Jaime

(website)

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Love the colors and the combination looks great. That said I have a hard time seeing the proportions from this photo angle if you know what I mean. Based on your record though, they are spectacular!

Day Vies

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Beth Ann & Shevia - Yeah, I guess it is hard to see the waist line if you're looking up at me. I'll keep that in mind when I ask for advice on proportions in the future. Ooops!

Firecracker - I will try a ruched look at the waist. This turtle neck is way too long for that. I have worn this skirt belted in the past, but the belt I was thinking of (dark red) I felt was one too many red pieces. Truthfully I did not try the outfit on with a belt so I'll have to do that next time around.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Ooh, I like the belted look, too. But really, it's just another option, because I love the outfit the way you wore it here.

Elizabeth P

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I think this looks wonderful!

Janet

(website)

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I love this color combination so much, and it's great to see you back here! I was also curious to know what it might look like with the top untucked, but I think it looks fab anyway. I'm with Celia in wondering how I might copy this look!