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WIW: Flared legs with trendy top

Suz

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I tried a dressier version of this look last week. Today I decided to dig out my only flared jeans and join the Amber Sun parade for a more casual take as per Angie's blog post.

These jeans get little love from me, but I'm surprised by how comfortable they are, and the weather is absolutely perfect for them today -- bright, sunny, no hint of muck on the roads. The only problem is that they're just a touch too long for these Donald Pliner booties so I don't think I can actually wear them outdoors this way.

Jeans: GAP Long and Lean
Sweater: Amber Sun
Belt: one of those cheapie made-in-China ones
Shoes: Donald Pliner

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deb

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Yes, you have done well.

Anonymous

Gorgeous! Love the pointy boots and animal print belt. Fab version of Angie's formula

merwoman

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Gorgeous silhouette! Grrr regarding heel height; what about your stuart w booties?

Angie

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Killer

You nailed it, pretty Suz. xo

Angie

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And pop over your peacoat.

Anonymous

You look fabulous.

Transcona Shannon

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I absolutely LOVE THIS OUTFIT! And I actually think the length of the jeans is spot on - I just got my boot cut jeans hemmed to this length. They just touch the ground and have a break in the front. Love the leg lengthening that gives us "height challenged" gals.

Ingunn

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Oh dear. You are beyond fabulous, yet so relaxed and effortless chic. I love the flared jeans on you, and the belt is beautiful combined with that gorgeous sweater. Well done!

Suz

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Thank you, Kind Ladies. All I do is follow Angie's guidelines. That makes it easy!

Angie -- too warm for my pea coat today but I will wear it in November with the peacoat for sure! And for now I am not complaining about our unseasonably warm temperatures. I can wear my Ann Taylor military detailed blazer instead.

Merwoman, the SW booties are about the same heel height - 2.5 inches or so. These pants were hemmed for 3 inch heels. This is one reason bootcuts are so tricky. You have to commit to your footwear in advance!

Mo

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Wow - your legs look miles long in these jeans. Great look.

Amy

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Fabulous! You just need to get another pair if booties that are a smidge taller , right? (Says the happy enabler)

Anonymous

Wow! This looks great.

unfrumped

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Fab rendition, Suz! I know what you mean--I was just about to toss out some Eddie Bauer bootcut black pants, and then I tried some newer tops, and so am keeping, for now.

Ornella

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Suz, this is new silhouette on you and I love it. The whole outfit feels so free-spirited, perfect mix of lady-boho and suits you perfectly. I love the choice of belt.

Astrid

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I love it! Everything is just right.

Anonymous

Dang, but don't you look fine, woman! I love that sweater! Those jeans look pretty and refined, even if they are a tich too long to wear on the street right now. (Try them again after a big lunch, heh.) That belt looks rich and expensive from where I sit, and I love the way it ties in the tones from your beautiful blonde locks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Scarlet

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Looks perfect YLF!

Vicki

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Wow, Suz. You jumped on the wide-legged ensemble and hit it out of the park. Love it.

pil

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Another winner, of course! Is it worth taking the hem up just a smidge?

Susie

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Wow I love this outfit! The proportions are perfect. That really is a great sweater; I can see why so many fabbers grabbed that one.

catgirl

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Stop making me want flares, Suz! You are so right about the weather needing to cooperate for this look. Can't be rainy, snowy, muddy or dusty. Hooray for convergence!

Anonymous

Really nice, love those jeans on you. Great choice on the belt.

Dottie

You look great! I love the colors and this type of outfit. It's just about my uniform. The Long and Leans are my favorite jean.

Caro in Oz

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Fab Suz.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I am detecting that skinnies are losing ground to wider legs and am feeling happy about it. The jeans look great and I love the color block sweater. Great colors for you.

Sveta

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I am SO happy to see those booties in action (patting myself on the back for enabling you )
Looks good, Suz!
This is my biggest problem with flares - heel height and weather appropriateness. I love the look but very often bypass them for the weather sake of because heels will not do...:-(

Debra

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Gorgeous look

Joy

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You need to wear this outfit! It's fabulous on you. I especially like the colors on you and with the belt and dark denim, and the pointed toes peeking out.

Suz

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Thanks, everyone, and thanks, especially to Angie. I love these ensemble posts. It's a fun challenge to try to recreate them on the day or very soon thereafter.

To go outdoors I switched out the booties for the DV Joust. Not pointy toed so not as fashion forward, but still not hopelessly passé, I hope. And the perfect height for the jeans!

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