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WIW: leather jacket with the pleated skirt

Joy

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Angie and others wanted to see the fab leather moto jacket from Sandy with my new black pleated skirt.
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ated-skirt
I have worn the skirt with the black jacket and another time with a cream one. Happiness factor was especially high with the black version. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed.

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Latest reply was from Joy

Deborah

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Now that's a pleated skirt I would try:) This looks so so so so stunning. Love it with both the black and the white the white jacket is sensational. *Plonk*

celia

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WOW, this is serious fabness!
I like both looks but have a slight preference for the one with the white jacket.

unfrumped

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Joy, the motos rock! they really juxtapose with the skirt in a way that the cardi did not. Then, if leather might be too warm at some point, perhaps a cotton topper with a similar cheeky vibe?

Sveta

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These are superb looks, Joy. I like them both - the monochrome one is elegant and sophisticated and white and navy look is fresh and alluring.
I have a serious moto jacket envy here!

Aubergine

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Gorgeous! Both of them!

Jaime

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Both are fab! You rock Joy, that's all I can say.

sarah

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Those are great looks, Joy. You were made to wear moto's - they add an unexpected "something" to your outfits that is really great.

carter

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Wow! Fabulous with both.

Joy

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Thank you each for your kind comments. Truthfully, I don't know what I would do without your and Angie's kindness and encouragement. One of my slightly younger friends has been hammering home that we are too old to have fun with fashion, that "that ship has sailed". I know this is not true but it is disheartening. She also suggests that I am a "shopaholic" which is also not true and I think that she knows it. Sorry, I'm just venting and so appreciate the support I get here. I also trust YLF to let me know if I'm not age appropriate.

JAileen

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Both outfits look great! I like how they modernize the ladylike pleated skirt and give it a little edge.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You nailed it, Princess Sweetheart.

Killer to the power of Killer. xo

rae

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Both versions are rockin'!

Joy

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Angie, a K to K! I'm thrilled and humbled. You made my week!

Day Vies

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Snazzy Joy! I love both jackets. Both have a different feel with the pleated skirt but both are so polished and edgy all at once. This is definitely a do (again and again!)

Lantana

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I much prefer the jackets to the cardi but I feel there will be times ( occasions, moods) when the cardi version calls.
Re the ship has sailed comment, it's irksome isn't it, when our friends make these globally damning statements.
Hooray for here, you won't find any validation of that position on YLF.

Inge

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Modern and completely fab, both versions.

JamC

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They both look great. Nice to use a formula but get such different results.

donnat

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Omg Joy, these two outfits are drop dead gorgeous!

leopardluxe

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Really love the combo of the leather (in both colors) with the the pleated skirt. Really ups the "edginess" factor and looks fantastic on you!

Neel

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Oh yes!!! That's brilliant!!!!!! The motos add the touch off modern sophistication that the skirt needed! Joy .... You rock our style world!

Windchime

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Both are wonderful! You look like a model in the second one. I wonder why your friend says those things? You know it's about her and not you. Keep doing what you're doing--it's definitely working for you!

Anonymous

Great skirt, Joy! And the motos look good with it.

April

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LOVE this, Joy.

I suspect your friend feels that your style makes her look like she's given up. It's more comfortable if everyone's given up, but if YOU haven't, then someone might think SHE needs to step things up a little, and that can make people uneasy. And calling you a "shopaholic" is a way of making it sound like there's virtue in giving up ("Well, at least I'm not wasting money by shopping all the time.")

I've had similar conversations with my mom (late 70s) about certain garments she hangs onto in spite of the fact that they absolutely make her look older and frumpier. She gets panicked thinking that someone might expect her to be stylish, so she makes it seem like it's virtuous to keep awful things in her closet. She sees it as a moral high ground: she's thrifty; she's humble; she accepts her age and isn't trying to look like a youngster; she's not obsessed with appearances like some people.

My advice, Joy: keep calm and carry on.

Sona

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Joy this is brilliant. And yes your friend is out of line ( and probably knows it) and there is also some envy along with other feelings that she is struggling with. I am sorry she has spoken to you in such a manner.

You rock your style with the best of them!!!!!!!!

E

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Both of these outfits are stunning!

I'm sorry your friend says things like that. :/ It seems to me hobbies & interests are an ageless delight.

Angie

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Joy, I just read your comment about wearing closed shoes for Summer. I'd love to know what brought on that change?

kellygirl

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Gorgeous! You look amazing in both. Carry on

LACeleste

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Lady Joy,

You have got it going on! You look terrific.

Please don't listen to your friend. In 1 ear and .....

Creativity, personal expression, and yes--joy, are eternal!

Marmee

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So fabulous!

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