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WIW- I won't do it again if you tell me not to ;-)

Queen Mum

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So, today being laundry and grocery shopping day, I told myself that I wasn't going to fret over my outfit... jeans, sweater, shoes... done.
But I was feeling really blah in this particular jeans and sweater pairing, and wondered how it would work with a blouse underneath. So this is what I ended up with.

What do you think? Does it work? I went with version #1, but also tried out the pearls. Hmmm, maybe with a dressier pair of pants? Or is this one of those things that makes me look like I'm trying to be stylish but really is one of those "Mom" looks that we all try to avoid.

**I know from the pictures it looks a bit like a sweatshirt.. I PROMISE you it isn't. It's a gap sweater from last year and it's teal.

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Latest reply was from Carole

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I really like #1 and think you look totally appropriate for errands and cute too but think the pearls don't work as well.

Suz

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Ditto what Dianthus said!

Colours are gorgeous on you. Perfect outfit for your day.

Allison

I think it is cute! The necklace in number 1 is better though. I sometimes hate how I have to feel "cute" even doing the most mundane things!

Transcona Shannon

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Loving #1 - and totally appropriate.

catgirl

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With the pearls it has that slouchy-eclectic j. crew vibe, don't you think?

http://www.jcrew.com/womens-clothing.jsp#/12

Vicki

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I'm in agreement with all these wise voices here and think #1 works perfectly with this look and your colors are great. The pearls just seem a little too dressy.

Briar

#1 absolutely works! Colors and fit are great and the necklace fun. The pearls in #2 throw off the cool, casual vibe to me. I think they would work better with a more fitted, dressier outfit (maybe?!)

Aida

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Hmmm I like #2 better, but I think the sleeves need a little tweaking; I would like to see the lower shirt cuffs over the sweater and pushed up a bit. I'm feeling like the oxfords are sassy, but not sassy enough.

Anonymous

Well, definately wear the pearls with those shoes in another outfit. They are terrific together. I like outfit number one for your activities today, though (sheesh, you grocery shop AND do lanudry on the same day?!!!)
Your polished hair and make-up make you my hero!

Nakidra

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I'm with Claire ... you do both in the same day? . I'd like the pearls, without the shirt underneath for that J.Crew vibe thing.... I wear some version of pearls almost everyday so I'm definitely a fan, but you have to be careful otherwise it looks like you forgot to take your pearls off after work, KWIM?

Isis

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I like #1 a LOT; not really liking the pearls with this outfit.

How's your ankle?

Girl X

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I like #1 a lot; I think the pearls would work better if the sweater was more of a slim fit rather than the loose fit.

nancylee

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I agree...#1 is perfectly appropriate, and pretty stylish for a blah day!

kellygirl

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Totally love #1, Kim! I would totally wear this and plan on copying you : ) You look amazing!

Anonymous

Both outfits look good to me, but I'll wear some sort of pearls with everything. You might wear white/cream beads instead of the pearls as they would still bring up the white of the oxfords in a less dressy way. I really like Aida's idea of showing some shirt cuff. The oxfords look like a comfortable but stylish shoe for your type of day. Thumbs up.

sarah

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Works for me!!!

rae

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Between the shoes, the necklace, the colorful blouse, and the great fit of everything, this is NOT one of "those mom looks." Not. At. All. Comfy, functional outfit!

MNsara

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I love the preppy, collegiate vibe in the outfit, and especially like the necklace in #1.

I wonder if the pearls were inside under the collar, if I'd like them better?

We do create little monsters in ourselves when even our time off needs to be in style

Deborah

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Kim this is gorgeous on you. Love the color of the blouse. I prefer #1. I think this outfit demonstrates just how intuitively stylish you are.

krishnidoux

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What an excellent idea you had there! The shirt does make the outfit, and beautifully too. A great punch of colour. Personally I prefer the first necklace but do continue to try others too: do you have a more conventional string of pearls, like Angie's, that you can roll a couple of times closer around your neck, so it peeps behind the shirt collar ?
And the shoes! They deserve an Oscar for best supporting act.

JennyAnne

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I think maybe it's the blousey fit of the sweater that's making you feel less than fab. I think, compared to the legions on moms in yoga pants, you look great. This from the girl who wore jeans and an Eagles tshirt yesterday...

Anonymous

I love #1 with the long pendant necklace -- the oxfords give the look sass. The pearls seem too fussy/stodgy here.

Jonesy

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Ditto what Alicat just said! You look great in this!

Angie

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#1 looks sweet! You may totally do this again.

lyn67

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I vote nr 1...To do it again:-))

Queen Mum

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ha- well I'm glad I didn't embarrass myself at Lucky's. Thanks for the approval and compliments.

Claire and Nakidra... Yes, I live on the wild side doing laundry and shopping all on the same day.. But in the spirit of full disclosure, I must state that I don't do my kids laundry.. they are on their own for that. So we're talking my sheets, towels, and a couple loads of hubs and my clothes.

Isis- My ankle is still in a one day better, the next day swollen and achy cycle. I'm trying to keep it up for a little each day and ice a little each day, but life has to go on and there are days that I'm on my feet more than the ankle likes. What is a busy MOTG to do? thanks for asking. Good thing I have a nice variety of flat/very low shoes, and wearing boots allows for the ace compression wrap that seems to help.

Heather

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Kim, I love this!!! A foresee a new formula....;D

EDIT: Your hair is lovely as ever!

Queen Mum

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thanks Heather.. I actually have an appointment for a cut this Thursday. I'm wondering though if I should put it off a couple weeks.

Heather

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Honestly, I don't think you have ever had a bad hair day. Perfect style and volume. <3

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