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WIW -- Wearing something from the dinosaur age

CocoLion

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This sweater is pre-YLF. It is not trendy like a lot of my stuff, but it has held up really well, and is washable. Mostly I was very excited to show you how perfectly matchy my scarf and bag are!

My 80s love of neon has happily found a place in my wardrobe through accessories -- a bag, a scarf and a belt!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Details if interested:
Sweater -- INC from Macy's
Jeans - Indi Custom Denim (they went out of business)
Booties -- DV by Dolce Vita -- my second most worn shoes of the past 2 years
Tote bag -- Holding heavy 15" laptop plus daytime clutch. From H&M.
Scarf -- Gap
Top - Splendid

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Latest reply was from siniestra

Angie

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I LOVE neon lime green! (high five '80s gal). You are as fresh and fab as a Spring daisy, and with a dinosaur to boot.

Ornella

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Interesting. You really are trendy and this sweater does not look you... yet, I would wear it gladly LOL

Having said that, I love its color on you and I like matchy-matchy action and overall color scheme. It's serene and vibrant at the same time, and reminds me of the spring-theme window shops I keep seeing around me (while the snow is still stubbornly on the ground).

MsMary

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LOVE!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

TIMES A MILLION!!!

*plonk*

CocoLion

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Thanks Angie ... I remember my huge struggle with the neon lime / highlighter yellow jeans. It was a real struggle for me to figure out how to make this color work in my wardrobe. I've also tried neon tops but they also felt OTT on me.

BTW I am pretty much done buying distressed denim! I returned both pairs -- the Rag & Bone and the Vigoss -- that were up for debate. The salesman at Barney's Coop told me distressed denim might be a *little* age inappropriate and he got me into a faded yet completely hole-free pair of slouchy skinnies from Current Elliott -- yet to post a WIW with them.

Angie

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*chuckle*

Did you tell the Barneys SA that you live on a farm!! If distressed jeans would be age appropriate in any context - I vote farm a billion times over.

Excited to see your new jeans Queen Denim.

JulieJohn

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I love the neon with aqua, it's so dang fresh! Your sweater is darling, and you look impish, so I think it all makes you quite happy. YAY!

Ingunn

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You look gorgeous even in a dinosaur! I LOVE this color scheme, and you make the neon work all the way. The sweater looks so cuddly that I feel like giving you a hug:) That scarf is so fab, too!

MNsara

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Aah! Love that citron on you, and love it with the blue touches and the blue dinosaur

Funny, I don't remember neon citron from the 80s. All I can remember is the neon pink, neon orange, and neon lime green I had in a fanny pack and a baseball type cap -- worn for safety while jogging!

I much prefer your neon citron

Mo

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Denise, I'll wear the holes for you Love the touches of neon, as I agree full neon jeans are a bit OTT.

Sara L.

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I love this outfit! These colors look great together. Very spring-y colors in a winter appropriate outfit. The sweater may not be trendy but the neon accessories are and they elevate the whole outfit.

DonnaF

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LOVE the neon with the blue! With something like neon jeans, I can just imagine getting ballpoint ink, gravy, or mud on them, then trying to get out the stain, and then ending up with a lighter patch from color coming off. YKWIM? Since your legs are shapely and slender, maybe you could also get neon tights if you wear that sort of thing.

jayne

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I love the outfit too! But especially the adorable expression on your face. You look serene, must be the fabness!

Aziraphale

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Oh my, you are always so adorable. I just love that scarf. Ten out of ten!

(And I like the title of your post)

Raisin

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This is the perfect amount of neon! It's not burning my eyes, but it's got great punch. Love it!

Anonymous

Love the neon accessories, and that sweater is still a keeper!

rae

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LOVE! The bag and scarf are plenty trendy for the whole outfit - love those colors with the gray cardi. The neon looks really cool here - this is coming from an 80s-phobe.

Suz

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You look beautiful in this colour combination, Denise. GORGEOUS!! And yes, it's an unusual look for you, but in my opinion, you make it shine.

Now I am curious to hear what your MOST worn pair of shoes are. I wore my Joust booties by Dolce Vita almost into the ground in the fall...they are looking the worse for the wear.

Should have bought the Rag and Bone version. Maybe I still will.

And did you get the same Current Elliot jeans that TinaB has? I was eyeing those as a possibility. I want to try for some non-distressed slouchy skinnies, too.

Transcona Shannon

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Neon + cobalt = GORGEOUS!

rachylou

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Squeeeeeee! I got that same bag to tote my laptop/work papers in too!

I haven't used mine yet. My current yellow / tan one is holding out longer than I expected.

cciele

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Great way to do neons! Taking notes over here... I love that color too (my tablet case is neon green!)

Thistle

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This is a gorgeous combo! I like the way you tastefully added the neon so it calls attention but doesn't overwhelm. You look great!

biscuitsmom

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Absolutely agree! You look fab, indeed

CocoLion

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Don't despair ladies I will continue to wear my distressed jeans. I do have 3 pairs of distressed jeans already. And I have plenty of faded jeans as well.

I have to check which faded C/Es Tina has, Suz. I know they are a recent wash because Barney's Co-op turns over their denim inventory really quickly. I went in to try another Rag & Bone wash, one that Shopbop is still selling at full price, and the SA told me "those were from last season but I vaguely remember them." Gotta love Barney's, they have a way of putting you down but still making you want to buy something.

My #1 worn shoes are my Vintage Shoe Co. black Western-vibe Chelsea booties. I had both those and the DVs re-heeled in the fall. I have the benefit of minimal elements damaging footwear and automobiles. The Vintages were $300, the DVs $50. Showing that it *is* possible to find great things that last at low prices.

ETA -- not the same as Tinab's. These (couldn't find them at Barney's on line, maybe they are from last season too!) http://www.revolveclothing.com.....%2FElliott

They are substantially looser on me, I got the bigger of my 2 sizes.

krishnidoux

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Very nice! Scarf and bag are magnifiques. And who would have known about the sweater? You did well to keep it.

Caro in Oz

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I LOVE this - so fresh & modern. This really speaks to me - neutral, well-fitting casual outfit with a great bag & scarf - did I say I love it?

Love your attitude to snooty SAs too:)

Marley

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Love the mix of the neon with the blue. This looks fresh and fun - not outdated at all. I wish that I could wear neon that close to my face - it amazes me how good it looks on you, because I think of you with a much more muted color pallette!
So - distressed jeans aren't age-appropriate? Yikes! I've got a couple - one is a pair (actually I have 3 pairs of this same style (back in my obsessive days) - of Paige distressed slouchy skinnies. I've been thinking that I need to find a non-distressed pair - you've only confirmed it for me!

Suz

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Thanks, Denise. This is all good info! Eventually I will find my jeans.....

Aida

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Oh I just adore this color combo, so fresh looking!! You and I are on the neon wavelength, I'm wearing my neon necklace today too! (But with boring black) /highfive This is a great example of adding in a few bits of trendy spice and letting them elevate a more basic outfit. Really nice!

Anonymous

I love the touches of neon and the comfy sweater. YLF

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