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WIW : Day 3 SYC / Tweaking Required - Added Pic

Deborah

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Hi Ladies:)

At the office today so was going for business casual, but I think maybe this is more smart casual?

Black Boyfriend Jacket

Black & white polka dot blouse

Polka Dot Scarf

Cobalt Skinnies

Suede Booties

Red Bag

I think this looked better laid out on the bed last night, but no time to change this morning. I feel it lacks something as it feels a bit "ordinary". I don't wear collared shirts very often and I do tend to question the look on me.

Any suggestions for tweaking here would be great.

I did leave the house feeling reasonably happy tho as DH said he liked the outfit:).

Have a lovely day.

xxx Deborah

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12 years ago

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Latest reply was from Beth Ann

Transcona Shannon

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I really like this look Deborah - it has a chic simplicity about it. What is it you don't like?

12 years ago

Deborah

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Shannon, I think I'm very used to collarless tops with a little more skin showing. But I do love this blouse:)

12 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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Well I think you wear a collar very well - your neck is long and lovely. And I especially like the white collar of this one against the dark body of the blouse.

12 years ago

Sona

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I actually think the collared shirt is stunning. no tweaking required in my book!

12 years ago

Jjsloane

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I love the combo but totally get the collar part. I'm never sure how to wear scarves with collars. I think you've done it great, it's just a little different than your usual drapey glamourousness.

12 years ago

Suz

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Looks great to me, Deborah! Maybe it is just a bit of a departure and your eye needs to adjust. If your husband approved I am sure it looked wonderful IRL.

12 years ago

Allison

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I really like it! Not too "ordinary" at all. It has layers, color, pattern, great fit.

12 years ago

Deborah

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Shannon, thanks! I think I have "fixed" it. Added an extra pic. Fuzzy but taken in the office (I really must do some work).

Sona, thank you! Hope you are feeling as good today as you were yesterday. Just checked out your slouchy pants.. wow!

Jj, yes you get it, it's just a very slightly different look for me.

Suz, I keep reminding myself of the need to allow our eye to adjust, otherwise I would wear the same thing over and over. And while hubby is not 'into fashion" himself, he actually has a good eye and I do trust his judgement.

Allison, thanks so much. You have actually helped me to view the outfit a little differently

Anway, I did a little tweaking in the bathroom at work and I am much happier
(See Pic 3) The heating is on and its cozy in the office so I have removed my jacket, done a bit of a semi pop on the collar and rearranged the scarf

Ok, now I can do some work! lol

12 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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Whoo hooo - perfect!

12 years ago

Victoria

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I think that looks great, Deborah and I love the combination of colors and patterns on this!

12 years ago

sarah

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I think this is very pretty. I know Angie sometimes suggests tying scarves *inside* the collars of button down shirts. Have you tried that? I actually things there's enough going on without the scarf, and I might just leave it off altogether.

12 years ago

Aida

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I like it a lot! As for showing more skin, I feel you on that one; I rarely leave my sleeves down with button up shirts. I would suggest pulling the cuff over the blouse and pushing the sleeves up.

12 years ago

Kiwichik

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I thought you loojed fine beore the tweak but I must say the after tweak shot has more impact. Love the cobalt skinnies

12 years ago

Jaime

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I love this outfit with the jacket. Without the jacket it looks great too, but I would take Aida's suggestion and push up or roll up the sleeves - at least in a pose you are creating a straight line across your body and maybe that is bothering you? It is a beautiful blouse.

12 years ago

Angie

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YLF! Like you always do

12 years ago

anne

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I like it Deborah. Especially with the jacket

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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I love it as styled in #1 and #3. I like the way the scarf pops and frames the color in #3! What would #2 look like as a semi-tuck? I know this can be tricky with bright bottoms. This blouse might work very nicely with vests, too!

12 years ago

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