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WIW: for the 80's

AJ

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80's (F) not 1980's. (Sorry to disappoint, Angie.)

The month of May was actually quite pleasant with bouts of rain at least once a week for 3 weeks. So thankful that we are not broiling in the 100's yet.

1) Last fall I bought a tan straw fedora.

2) Wore to church. New item: striped skirt from Gap. It was on the sale rack probably because it was mislabeled. There is no way I could ever fit in a 00 petite. I bought these Dansko sandals 2 years ago. I haven't really worn them much. Do they look too clunky?

3) Wore to take kiddos to a swim party. I thought this skirt would be great for a poolside social. Needed my favorite rubber slingbacks in case there was too much splashing going around. Didn't want to take a purse, so grabbed this grean and white clutch. Pattern mix OK?

4) Excuse the end of day wrinkles. Wore to a casual Italian restaurant to celebrate a mom who is expecting her third baby. New to wardrobe: Loft zip back tee, white Target necklace and thrifted animal print clutch. I think I'm catching clutch fever.

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Latest reply was from Beth Ann

Transcona Shannon

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Talk about a winning bunch of outfits AJ.

That Gap striped skirt is perfect for your style and looks fabulous on you. The Danskos don't look too clunky at all IMO.

LOVE outfit #3 - the cropped vest looks great with the chevron skirt (one of my favourite items of yours) and the pattern mixing with the clutch is perfect.

And I want every piece from outfit #4 - stripes and leopard print? Oh yeah! And welcome to the wonderful world of clutches.

I wish I looked like that in a fedora!

Kristin L

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They all look great on you! The fedora looks great with the white top and jeans.

I don't think the Danskos look clunky. And your pattern mixing looks great.

Joy

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Every look is a winner. I can't begin to pick a favorite.
Wouldn't it be crazy to dress the decade of the temperatures? I'd be in 70's wide-legged faded jeans and a crochet vest today

Lyn D.

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That Sale skirt in pic2 is fantastic- love the shape and length.
Everything here is adorable, and I like the variety in your outfits!
Joy- in the 60's here today- pointy bras and men in hats

celia

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All these outfits look so good and are so well constructed. You look fabulous in all of them.

AJ

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Thanks TS, Kristin, Joy, Lyn D., and celia!

@Joy - Decade of the temps would be a fun challenge! Wide leg jeans and a crochet vest sounds FAB.

@Lyn D. - I mistook yours for the 80's. I was thinking of Madonna's pointy bras and the music group Men In Hats. LOL!

Deborah

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Lol do you think clutch fever is treatable? I think I have it also:). You really know how to dress for the hot weather. Love the new skirt.

harmonica

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Beautiful and so appropriate outfits! I hope we'll reach the 80's here and then I'll keep these outfits in mind as inspiration

Lyn D.

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AJ- wish the temps. WERE in the 80's, but alas- the first day of our Aussie winter here.

Suz

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AJ, I am taking notes! Our summer temps are usually in the 80s, so these will be great inspiration for me. I especially love #4!

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I am taking notes too! I love these outfits. You look great in that fedora, I love the sandals in that pic. The Danskos don't look clunky to me.

Just superb.

kkards

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that gap skirt is great, and proves what my mom also said, try it on- you never know. i don't think the shoes are to clunky, but i'd love to see it with a black pump. i love the white denim vest in #3, i think that is my favorite.

TraceyLiz65

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Love them all! not disappointed at all that it was 80 degrees versus my initial thought of 1980's...

Angie

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I did think we were going to see rocking '80s style actually

Well, you look rocking anyway, AJ! #1 and #3 are KILLER. And the simplicity of #4 has my heart.

annagybe

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I really like #1.
It's barely into the low 70's here and I already am busting out my shorts.

Thistle

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So fab! All of these are terrific, but I especially like #1 and #4.

MsMary

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Wow! You are the cutest, most stylish MOTG I have ever seen! These are fab times four!!

Jaime

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Great hot weather style! The hat and shorts in #1 are wonderful!

Beth Ann

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My favorite temp? That's easy: when the breeze is cool, but the sun is warm! That's usually more like 70-75!

Love these looks, everyone of them. You are so gifted at making the "sum" of an outfit greater than its (fab) parts! At first, I was going to quibble with the flip-flops (I have a poison eye), but then I read more closely. Perfect (and matching) choice for a swim party!

What a spiffy new skirt! I think the Danksos are a good choice here. In a feminine silhouette like this, the earthy color and visual weight "ground" the look.

Adelfa

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You look so good! I love how you take very simple pieces and make them part of a well-conceived outfit.

AJ

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@Deborah - I do not think there is a cure for clutch fever. I think it's actually in the genes of those who are in the YLF tribe.

@harmonica and Suz - Thanks! I would enjoy seeing your interpretations.

@Lyn D. - I much prefer layering in the fall and winter. Although my winters are mild.

@Ceit - Do you wear hats? I bet you would rock a fedora!

@kkards - I've learned from thrifting to not just look at my usual size. The next size or two up just might have shrunk from repeated washings. At B&M stores, if there is a pretty item and it's the last one left on a sale rack, I usually hold it up to see if the size might be close enough to try on. Many times I have found sizes mislabeled. Win for me!

@TraceyLiz65 - What does the "65" mean? I'm going to need a crash helmet if you tell me that is your age!

@Angie - I can't believe the rubber sandals are part of a KILLER outfit. You are so FAB for stopping by!

@Annagybe - You usually like my fedora outfits. Have you added a fedora to your wardrobe? I run cold, so shorts don't usually come out until the high 70's.

@Thistle and Shevia - Thanks! I almost didn't post #1 because I thought it was too simple. It's amazing how a hat can change an outfit.

@MaryK - Thanks, but that title goes to goldenpig.

@Beth Ann- Yes, low 70's still allow some great layering.
My poolside rubber slingbacks are actually a 1/2 step above flip flops IMO (see pic below). Do you mean the Danskos keep the striped skirt from looking too twee?

@Adelfa - Thanks! Simple pieces are in my comfort zone, but I have maximal style tendencies.

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CocoLion

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I think #4 is fantastic.

AJ

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Thanks Denise!

Anonymous

I do wear hats! But mostly out in the garden or in the field. I need some sassier hats for commuting

Sanet

I really like #1 and #4 and think I might have to copy those looks in summer.

Beth Ann

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Great detail in the flip-flops! You are quite fashionable poolside! And yes, I don't know that the outfit would cross quite into "twee" territory without a substantial, grounded sandal (your gladiators would work too), but it's a nice juxtaposition and makes you look strong and confident, in addition to feminine.