WIW - Week 2 of Shop My Closet

When I set out to shop my closet, I read all of the posts on the various threads about shopping my closet....to get tips/tricks to make the venture a successful one. One of the best tips I read, was having "themes" for each week. Last week, I set out with the mindset of wearing skirts - and this week I wanted to focus on slacks.

1. Black slacks - Gap Trousers, Black Turtleneck, and Inky Blue/Purple Sweater - This was a basic outfit that was really comfortable.

2. I had two important business meetings this week that required suits. The first, shown here, is a slate gray suit that I paired with a blue button down top. I did not feel very fab in this look. While I loved my suit, I did not like the fit of the top under the suit jacket. I have decided that button down tops are just not my favorite item of clothing.

3. This is my Mom-on-the-Go outfit. I sported this look while taking my daughter to church and out for errands.

4. The 2nd suit of the week. I have had this suit for nearly 6 years. It was a gift from my parents when I completed graduate school and got my first corporate job. While the suit has served me well, I think that it no longer fits properly and I need to let it go.

As always, I welcome you thoughts, comments, feedback.

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13 years ago

Kyle

Veteran

Outfits number 1 and 3 are very pretty and vibrant colors really suit you. The blue and orange are so flattering.

Anonymous

The second outfit doesn't sparkle on you like the others do, and I can't quite figure out why. Maybe because it's not a feminine look for you. I think outfits with a girly flare are very attractive on you. The fourth outfit has the same thing going on. The neckline is something I would avoid, and the pants are very loose/unstructured on you.

But the first and third outfits are fabulous. You look like a completely different person in those photos: vibrant, beautiful, feminine, with lots of glow and sparkle. Does any of what I've written make sense? :o)

Sveta

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I agree that the first and the third outfits are great and these deep colors are wonderful on you.
#2: do you need to wear a suit to work? I feel that it is hard to pull off a suit and feel modern in it. I really like the shirt on you and it looks good with the black pants. You can use another jacket here (not black) to update the look. I would also add some white or cream to the outfit - even if just a necklace or scarf. It really uplifts the combination of blue and black.
It is hard to see in #4 but that suit looks too big on you.

CocoLion

Hello! You are very photogenic. Like the others I like the colorful looks in #1 and #3. Look #3 looks like the real "you."

With the suit in #2, a more feminine blouse or fitted knit top along with jewelry/scarf/belt might make you feel more fab in it. For example, a silvery slinky blouse, along with a contemporary necklace or a scarf are ideas I can come up with. The small scarf tied sideways (in the choker position on your neck) might not be an on-trend look right now but I have always liked it.

Like Sveta said, the suit size in #4 may be the main issue.

kellygirl

Love 1 and 3. I know I've said this before but you look SO good in those deep colors. The sweater tunic is super flattering on you--you just look so confident and happy in that outfit! The same goes for the MOTG--love the whole ensemble. The two suit outfits don't have the same zing. I'm not a suit person so I'll leave others to comment on those.
Way to SYC!

rute

Love 1 and 3! The suits seem too big! It's amazing how tiny you are after having a a baby!

Sharon

I think your instincts are right - the suits don't look as good on you as the casual outfits you wore (which look amazing). They both look a bit dated to me, and 4 looks too big. I would like to see you in a suit jacket that has a bit more shape and is more fitted. I agreenwith all the other comments that the deep, rich colours look fantastic on you!

kimlee

@Kyle - Thank you for the compliment.

@Loves Moose - Until your comment, I had not given much thought to the fact that my suits are not a very femine look for me. I prefer to wear the more girly outfits, but in my line of work there are times that a suit is required. I guess I need to start looking for more modern suits.

@Sveta - I had not thought about using another type of jacket so that I get the look of the suit, but in a more modern way. I also like your suggestion of using a cream necklace or scarf with the blue button down. I will have to play around with the look and see if the piece will work for me in that way.

@Cocolion - As soon as you made your comment about a more feminie blouse, I began thinking of the various tops that I could wear to make this look a little softer...a little more me.

@Kelly - Thank you for taking the time to post. I agree that the deep colors work better for me, and that these suits do not have the same zing.

@Rute - I never felt big before my daughter, but I am smaller. I think it is due to the fact that I lifted weights during and after my pregnancy, so everything is tighter and more toned.

@Sharon - The suit in #4 is ill fitted. It is already in the donation pile. I think that you are on point with finding jackets that are more fitted. I seem to get lost in jackets that are too unstructured.

The photo is what I am wearing today. Does the jacket fit any better? Other thoughts/comments?

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Is that the same jacket in the last picture? If so, you've done a great remix. It looks very nice with the pants that show off your lovely figure more, and the more fitted top without collar. Maybe what is less flattering about the suit is the pants?
(as for the original photos, ditto what has already been said about 1 and 3 - so pretty!)

Angie

Fashion Stylist

To be fair, Kimlee's gorgeous long cascading locks are not part of ensemble #2 in the photo. Those locks make a lot of feminine difference.

Outfit #3 is KILLER.

Angie - I have never heard my locks described in such a wonderful way. **Blush** And I scored a KILLER on one of my outfits. I am sure my feet must be floating off the floor now.

Hope you're happily floating into the weekend, Kimlee

Carole

I love #3! Completely FAB!

Becky

Agree that #1 and #3 are what I've come to think of as your style, Kimlee. Lookin' good! You've gotten a lot of good advice on your suit outfits. I know next to nothing about suits, so I don't have anything to add. Love the way you're finding out about what works/doesn't work in your closet by shopping there!

Jonesy

I'm late here, but I agree with everyone else's thoughtful comments. 1 and 3 are much more dynamic and full of personality. Your instincts are right on, I think.

@ Carole - Thank you!

@ Becky - Shopping my closet has been an educational experience and I am only 2 weeks into it. Like you said, I am learning what works and does not work, and helping to define my personal style.

@Jonesy - You are never to late to comment. It is also great to have another voice on a thread, just to reinforce the point.

I like the new remix of the black suit jacket with the grey slacks...but the shoulder pads of the jacket seem a bit big. Do they appear that way to you IRL? Maybe the shoulder pads could be changed to a slender one or taken out?

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