WIW Spring in black and white

It's a welcome temperate, sunny spring-like day here, finally! Temps reaching the low 60s today, so perfect leather jacket weather.

I'm celebrating with my white leather jacket. I pulled it out to wear it and realized that the cuffs and hem had gotten a little grubby with wear. I took a little water and dish soap on a washcloth to the spots, and voila, just as good as new!

Lucky Brand bootcuts, Pleione wrap blouse, Old Gringo studded boots, Truth & Pride jacket, and Milly silver tote. I have some errands to run today, and I'm going to a live music show at the radio station later this evening, so this outfit will take me through a lot of activity.

I'm feeling better about dressing now that I'm back home with my "real" closet, but I am having to change outfits a couple of times before I feel like I'm hitting what I really want to wear. Feeling kind of picky/particular/fussy, for some reason. The fact that I'm feeling a little heavy right now is probably not helping. Just for one day of my life, I wish I knew what it was like to not have to dress "around" my hips! I guess other ladies feel that way about their busts, shoulders, waists, etc., huh?

Comments/criticism always welcome.

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9 years ago

viva

Veteran

Well, i think you look terrific, Janet! I love your quick leather cleanup, and that jacket looks as fresh as ever. I hear you on having to "work around" something, but it feels so inevitable that there is some body part or emotional feeling that we have to contend with as we dress. I have to say though, that your struggle is not apparent to this viewer. Fantastic outfit and should take you all the way to your concert and then some. Have a great day! Happy spring!

Anonymous

That's a great jacket and blouse Janet. You look as beautiful as you always do. I think you're right - we all have our issues, and they are usually only visible to ourselves. I refuse to start the list here - because god knows we could go on for ever I haven't had a white leather jacket in years, but this sure makes me want one!

TraceyLiz65

(website)

Oh Janet...boy can I relate... Dressing around my hips due to weight gain myself and taking 3 outfits daily to feel right. My bowling technique is unique and I have to go around my him due to it and joked my weight gain is messing up my game.... You look fabulous! Great that the jacket was so easy to refresh. A perfect look for a day in the 60s.

Love it!!!! One of my favorite color combinations. I think you look modern and extremely well put together.

catgirl

Janet, I feel the same, and when I feel that way I tend to reach for comfy "mashed potato" clothes which feel good but also schlumpy. A catch-22!

You look fantastic and very much like yourself - and I don't see extra pounds anywhere.

rabbit

You look fantastic as Una says. The outfit works well together and I particularly love the white jacket and the awesome boots.

Sometimes I think it's not so much my body (which goes up and down somewhat regularly) which creates the sudden 'fussiness' with dressing but starting to see the pieces in a new way or experiencing a slight style shift, where I want everything to click, not just be fine or the usual.

Tanya

It is a gorgeous day today here, isn't it?

I love this outfit, especially the combo of the gorgeous moto and trendy crossover blouse. And the accessories are a perfect finishing touch. Glad you are feeling better about dressing. Maybe we all needed just some sun.

Fresh and modern. Great look for you.
It was really nice to have some warmer weather. Enjoy your evening.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You look FABULOUS, Janet - as always. I just had another glimpse of you in that floral sheath on Una's floral thread. Good grief. Killer to the power of killer.

(It's perfect leather jacket and trench coat weather here too. Good tip about getting rid of grubby spots on leather).

old chic

Active Member

Looks great!
I am going to try that cleanup method on a very old, much-loved and therefor much-worn, white leather jacket that's resting in the very back of my closet.

Transcona Shannon

LOVE me some black and white! The proportions are sooooo perfect in this outfit Janet.

I have an idea...I'll trade you my tummy for your hips, ok?

Caro in Oz

YLF Janet - I'll swap your hips for my bust

UmmLila (Lisa)

You look .... Fab. I have to admit I changed pants three times today due to feeling muffin-toppy. Even though my pilates instructor made me demo the class this morning instead of her and I was ok in tight leggings then. It's the clothes!! not you!!

Aida

You look great Janet! The brightness from the jacket is perfect with the dark column and silver tote. I'm also having some issues with changing outfits in the morning, mainly due to the transitional weather which is always a challenge. My shoulders salute your hips, cheers

Jaime

Great look! I love those wrap tops and the white jacket is perfect here.

Joy

You look fab. The white leather jacket ups the level of everything else. Better to dress around hips, especially as they are currently in style, than around no hips but a thick midriff/stomach

Jenny H

You look great! I would never in a million years think you were dressing around your hips. Hips, what hips? And this is coming from a pear who often feels the same way.

Lucy

Wow! From your description i was expecting blah! But you look fabulous. Stylish and gorgeous

texstyle

You look great Janet - and yes, we all have certain things we wish we could change about our bodies, but if we didn't we'd all just be the same, right? Love that white jacket on you - it's a great contrast with your hair and also brings out the highlights of your hair in a really nice way.

Well Janet. I see no hip issues at all. I do however see and awesome lady in an awesome outfit!

Kirstjen

Where's your dog?
Cute outfit, but I miss the pup.

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