https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:40:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621772 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:05:58 +0000 Angie 621772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great style plan, and I know you'll have fun along the way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621768 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:04:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 621768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know Angie, I'm not even sure if I consciously was going for a more minimalist look but that seems to be what I'm naturally gravitating towards. I'm just going with the flow and seeing where it all takes me!</p> <p>Thanks Aida, Anna, Beth Ann, Mochi, Kari and Shevia! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621762 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:46 +0000 Angie 621762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, when you leave off jewelry, you make a larger statement with the cut and quality of your clothing. Works really well for a minimalistic style. Looks like that is what you were after here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621725 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:39:12 +0000 Jaime 621725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all down to your sly look in 1. By default I don't wear much jewelry apart from a watch and wedding ring, but occasionally have an urge for this or that piece of color. I think I will pay more attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621712 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:34:19 +0000 Kari 621712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That jacket is *amazing* on you, and while I'd never have thought slouchy pants could be lengthening, the way these drape on you in combination with the similarly toned booties *really* works. The smile on your face says it all to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621599 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:35:18 +0000 Mochi 621599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a find that jacket is! I'm so jealous of everyone's thrifting skillz here. The whole outfit works well as an ensemble. I love the muted colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621566 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:43 +0000 Beth Ann 621566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous and fun! So glad you got this jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621533 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:02 +0000 annagybe 621533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute and fashion forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621529 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:15 +0000 Aida 621529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks really lovely Shannon! I like the tonal colors (no surprise there), and also like that the booties/pants are tonal as well. I'm glad you tried these trousers on, too (thanks Dianthus ^^)! Perhaps having a "print" on the blazer helps in the decision not to wear a necklace as well? I find myself wearing less jewelry in summer (though certainly more bracelets). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621327 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:38:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 621327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY - so glad I won you over on the blazer Zap!</p> <p>Thanks Kirti &amp; Jonesy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621319 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:35:44 +0000 Anonymous 621319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is grad level work so I find myself unable to comment.<br /> I just wanted to say I had a change of heart with the blazer. The pattern is fab!<br /> I hear you on the necklace issue. I do enjoy my necklaces but I don't grab them as often as I did, let's say. a year ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621311 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:42 +0000 Jonesy 621311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a beautiful look, Shannon! I love this with your neck kept bare--I see what you are saying. I still do wear plenty of jewelry, but I typically do either a bold necklace or a stack of bracelets. Lately I have definitely been into the bracelets more, especially as it gets warmer. I also notice that whenever I wear a cross-body bag, I cannot wear a necklace (seems too competitive with the strap of the bag). Enough of my rambling--you look gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621249 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:34 +0000 Kirti 621249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look amazing!</p> <p>I agree with you about necklaces. I went through a statement necklace phase and now I prefer cleaner, simpler looks. I have to make myself wear jewellery, it doesn't come as naturally anymore. Maybe it is because we boldly mix colours/patterns? I like to think I am a little influenced by Angie too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621221 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:17:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 621221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tanya, Kim, Meredith, Natalie, Suz, Rae, and Christieanne!</p> <p>Interesting that many of us are wearing less jewelry - I didn't think of it as seasonal before, but that definitely could be the case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621195 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:59 +0000 christieanne 621195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket with the slouchy trousers! I think the proportions are better with this one than the longer magenta blazer actually. This is fabulous. Your thrift store lady has a great eye.</p> <p>I still love my necklaces but since I am on Team Solid most of the time, I think that is how I explore contrasts and patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621167 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:05 +0000 rae 621167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! Your legs look sooooo long here! Also loving the tonal pairing of the jacket, top, and bag. I like a more minimal look for S/S, too. Even jewelry can somehow make things feel less airy sometimes, and with the pattern and texture in this outfit you don't need the extra bling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621154 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:16:32 +0000 Suz 621154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! The jacket was well worth the outlay!! ;)</p> <p>I share your desire to cut back on accessories. I do wear earrings, but apart from watch and wedding ring, that's usually it these days. If I am wearing my specs, the earrings are just tiny almost invisible studs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621123 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:47:39 +0000 goldenpig 621123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWE. SOME!</p> <p>Love that blazer on you. Great colors and great pattern. I can't believe your thrifting luck. I've never found anything thrifting and I've been looking several times--I guess I am just clueless about thrifting. I even read your wonderful tips!</p> <p>As for the necklaces, you don't need them--your clothes have enough visual interest with patterns and textures that jewelry really isn't necessary. Same with my clothes because I wear lots of patterns--if I wear jewelry I typically only wear one piece--bracelet OR necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621118 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:42 +0000 Meredith1953 621118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit Shannon!<br /> I am so glad your Boutique 9's are finally comfortable because they look great with those pants! I find that with warmer weather I like a more unadorned look also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621099 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:34 +0000 kimlee 621099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to give this look 2 big thumbs up. The colors are fantastic. The slouch of the trousers is a great contrast with the structure of the blazer. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621092 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:03 +0000 Tanya 621092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit, it certainly does make your legs look very long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621090 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:25:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 621090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I didn't know someone at 5 feet could even look "long on the limb" (lol)!</p> <p>It's funny how the lack of necklace thing has just sort of evolved without even thinking about it. I wonder if it's part of now wearing clothes that fit better (thanks to YLF!) and wanting that to show and have the clothing speak for itself? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621079 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:16 +0000 Angie 621079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! You look very long on the limb here! </p> <p>(I have barely worn *any* jewellery for 18 months. It was a style goal to not sport accessories other than my bag, watch, specs, wedding ring and sometimes a belt. I am so into this style goal for my own style. I can't see it changing. Perhaps you have a similar style goal). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-to-me-nic-zoe-blazer#post-621066 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 621066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the blazer that put me $3 over my SYC May Madness thrifting budget. It’s a pretty little linen blend Nic &amp; Zoe blazer in taupe and magenta. It’s slightly cropped and a bit fitted and I knew when I saw it, it would be perfect with my taupe slouchy trousers. Underneath I’ve popped on a darker magenta tank, added my Boutique 9 peep toe oxfords, oversized gold watch for jewelry and added my burgundy vintage Cartier handbag. I realize the flowers in the blazer, the tank top and the handbag are tonal, which I kind of like.</p> <p>I’m noticing that lately I’m not into wearing my necklaces, although I have many that I love. I like the “cleanliness” of my neck and chest unadorned and think in some ways, it helps to elongate my upper body by showing this bit of skin.</p> <p>I’m crazy about these trousers and cannot thank Dianthus enough for convincing me to try them on. They are unbelievably comfortable and I can see me wearing them a lot. I think they can be quite versatile – when playing in my closet with them I tried them with a black cami/black tux jacket/clutch for dressy and then also tried them with a plain tee/flat gold sandals for casual. Both worked.</p> <p>So what do you think of this outfit? Proportions and colours work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Jacket: Nic &amp; Zoe (thrifted)<br /> Tank: Gap<br /> Trousers: Anne Klein<br /> Shoes: Boutique 9<br /> Watch: thrifted<br /> Handbag: vintage Cartier (consignment) </p>