Excellent repurposing of the blazer! It looks fantastic and I'll bet you'll get a lot more wear out of it now.

The trousers look great too. Even though they weren't your mom's forte back in the day, they are now as she did a wonderful job with them.

Vicki, this is actually another kitty, a good girl who does not nibble on my boots and purses like the naughty boy does!
Polina, I have joined the program called Lean Eating. It worked really well for me and hopefully I can stay this way after it is done.
Karie, my mom is OK to alter the trouser: it is making them from scratch she is not that great at.

This is awesome, Sveta! Clever women in your family, obviously! You look fantastic and I love the pants; perfect fit....now that's something to get excited about.

Wow, Sveta! I'm glad I clicked on your blog to see this outfit. It's just stunning. The colors are so rich and gorgeous on you. The jacket-turned-vest is brilliant! Your description of your mother, making her clothes and yours, and the school girls waiting to see what she'd be wearing! What a great experience. It really makes me smile. What an inspiration you both are!