WIW: VC Houndstooth Blouse & Vintage Cartier

I've shown you the VC Houndstooth blouse in my K/R thread but this is its first official wearing. I'm trying it buttoned right up and have paired it with my black cigarette trousers. To further play up the black/white of the blouse, I'm wearing my Doc Sara oxfords for footwear. It's a mild day today so my outerwear consists of my black leather blazer and then for some colour and a bit of vintage, I'm wearing my 1973 vintage Cartier burgundy leather handbag.

I'm pleased with this combination but what do you think? Proportions and combination work ok? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Leather jacket: Danier Leather
Blouse: Vince Camuto (NAS)
Trousers: Calvin Klein (thrifted)
Shoes: Doc Martens Sara oxfords
Handbag: vintager Cartier (consignment)

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11 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Shannon, that is a fabulously slimming and chic outfit. I think the combination of the vertical lines of the jacket and placket of the top are elongating and the B&W mix is fab. I love that bag too. LOVE.

You hit this one out of the park. Way out of the park.

Deborah

This is a very retro look. It's wonderful. Your colleagues must so look forward to seeing you outfits each day, I know I do:). The pants look great and as Dianthus said it's a very streamlined and slender look.

Anonymous

Love this -- so retro!

MNsara

I like it! I think it shows your style confidence when you can wear few pieces in simple neutrals and still make a statement! Nicely done

Fantastic look, Shannon! Playful and sophisticated.

Janet

I love it! The bag totally completes it IMHO.

I think I'll go pick up my blouse from Nordstrom today -- crossing my fingers the repair was successful! You've got me wanting to wear it.

Sara L.

I love this outfit! I really like black and white together especially with a pattern. The buttoned up blouse works especially well with the jacket.

sarah

#2 nearly made me faint. It is SOOO super fab. WOW.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I hereby crown you Queen Black & White

Reneeb

I love this outfit..can't wait until I can wear my leather jacket with my VC blouse. I like the touch of color red. You look great.

TraceyLiz65

Great look, I prefer the jacket on as it does better for your proportions and you look slimmer!

rae

You look SO current with that burgundy bag and houndstooth top... love! And what a perfect shoe to pair with hounds tooth.

shedev

Love his look. The blouse is fab on you. Glad you kept.

Transcona Shannon

Isn't it interesting how a look can be both retro and modern at the same time? That always amazes me.

Janet - I hope your repair works out. It is a fab blouse.

Sarah - glad you didn't completely faint. I'd hate to have that on my conscience!

Angie - oooohhhhh, another title! Thank you Queen of All That Is Fab!!!

Rae - I think these shoes were made to wear with this blouse, don't you?

Thanks everyone!

Kari

Gorgeous-you look so long and lean, the shoes and pattern work beautifully without being too "matchy", and I LOVE your moto as the top layer!

Parsley

Another super outfit, Shannon! You are amazing!
I love the burgundy of that gorgeous bag with the black and white.
I love that blouse, and I particularly love this outfit with the jacket.

Jonesy

This looks very chic! Love the bag in the mix so much.

Caro in Oz

I love the jacket picture - you seem to have such fun with your clothes it's a pleasure to read your posts.

Thanks Kari, Parsley, Jonesy and Caro!

Caro - I do indeed have fun with my clothes, thanks in great part to YLF and Angie.

catgirl

Shannon, the look witht the jacket is amazing! I can't get over how much you wear the Docs when I couldn't style them AT ALL.

annagybe

I get a hip 50's sock hop meets greaser kind of look.

Ooohhh....I love that description Anna!

Una - I have no explanation as to why the Doc Sara's work for me but I'm glad they do. They are one of my favourite pairs of shoes.

Nadya

Ok. It's official. I want slim black trousers! You look great in this. And that handbag: what a find!

MsLuna

So funky! Awesome, as always Shannon!

Lisa

This outfit is lovely! I adore your bag and the shoes add an element of whimsy to this outfit, nice job!

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