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2 K/R: Citron sweater and coated skinnies

catgirl

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I've been stalking these Rich & Skinny coated skinnies for a while now - they just went on sale last week and I bit. I love the subtle plaid and ombre effect.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ri.....ltback=629

This cashmere citron sweater also went on sale and fills a wardrobe hole for a bright cozy sweater in a sour color. It is more citron than it looks on my monitor - drat you, 9:30 sunrise!

http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=362851002

Both are comfy and the skinnies surprisingly have a high enough rise to avoid muffin top. Honest feedback welcome!

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Latest reply was from Suz

Parsley

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How cool are those pants!! They look great on you.
And I love the sweater- in fact I'd like one, but it wouldn't fit the same way on much taller (and larger) me. Darn!

Keep x2!

Kristin L

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I think you should keep both of them! And wear them together. They both look great on you.

JulieJohn

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Super neat, keep both, I love 'em. Those pants are faboo!

Kirti

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I love the sweater! And the jeans look tres cool, very Una

Transcona Shannon

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These both look fantastic on you and totally suit your style - keep x2 for sure.

rachylou

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This is a great look. I'm in love with the citron color. And I have to admit, the wax jeans look good. They still make me feel funny, but they look good! Lol

Angie

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Can you wear this outfit to work?

catgirl

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Angie, interesting question! I was just pondering this in light of Anna's and MaryK's comments about how much use they get out of their non-work wear in their respective situations. And also thinking about your "gentle admonition" about shopping as a hobby. I'm home sick today and have time to philosophize!

I can wear whatever I want to work on days when I don't have court or clients. Jeans, leather, RATE, whatever. I generally schedule my days so I have several client appointments in a day, then a day of nothing to get work done (such as today, when I was able to stay home). And I dress down on Fridays, when I work in DS's 3rd grade class in the morning and have the p.m. scheduled for office work. I can wear what I want on the weekends.

Also, I do a lot of home or hospital/facility visits, where I need to look presentable but often have to deal with pets, dust, and the squalor that can come with being old, ill or neglected.

This puts me in the situation of HAVING to dress professionally by Alaska standards (and yesterday's leather blazer outfit could EASILY go to court here) 2 -3 days a week, and total freedom the rest of the time. So yes, I could wear this or any outfit of this level to work 2-3 days of the week on average.

What do you suggest for a wardrobe mix for an oddball like me?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Thanks for your detailed answer

I promised that I would keep you focused on your work looks - hence the question. If you can wear this to work on non-court days, you have my blessing.

catgirl

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Thanks, Angie! I very much appreciate you making the effort on my behalf - it's not easy.

I'm wondering if I need to stay focused on crossover items (like this sweater) that can be dressed up or down for my somewhat schitzophrenic lifestyle, or whether it makes more sense to keep the two apart. I really don't need as much formal professional wear as you might expect, and I have my sheath dresses and blazers for those moments.

Dale

I love love love this outfit. You can clearly pull off the color and the seriously rockin' pants
and that is AWESOME!

I'm not a huge fan of the wood stacked heel on the boots (but maybe you threw these on just for the picture).

Sona

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love x2.

I think I need to re sing my She looks so fine tune.......................

rae

(website)

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LOVE them both! Keep the sweater fo sho, and the skinnies as well if they will get lots of use.

What size did you get in the sweater? 0:)

Anonymous

I think the sweater can do double duty and I'm every intrigued about those skinnies for myself, since I've been on the lookout. How do they run? I vote keep both.

catgirl

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Rae, this is a S. I was blatantly copying your F21 sweater but wanted something warmer.

Zap, the skinnies run TTS - I got a 28 which is my usual size in premium denim except Hudson where I'm a 27. They are not stiff and actually pretty subtle. There's another color too, forest plaid. You'd look fantastic in these with your legs!

Since I'm home today I'm wearing the skinnies around the house to see if they stretch - so far, so good.

MsMary

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ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW? You look like a superhero in that outfit!!

*dies of jealousy over being able to wear that fab outfit to work*

catgirl

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MaryK, LOL! When we have our own office together, all bets will be off!

Superhero is good. Right now my superpower is coughing faster than the speed of sound.

harmonica

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Please keep x 2! I'll live through you - leather pants and skirts are sooo cool, but that is way out of my comfort zone

catgirl

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harmonica, these are coated denim, not leather - much easier on the budget and very comfy!

Raisin

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Nice outfit!

I've been seeing this coated denim everywhere. How does it feel? I have a coated cotton jacket that I bought a few years ago and I assume it's much like that, but I don't know for sure. I've never seen the jeans in store just online, but I'm curious to know what they are like. My jacket is kinda stiff, so I wouldn't think it would be comfy in pants form, but maybe it's not the same. They jacket is meant to be waterproof I think.

Ariadne

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OH. MY. GOSH.

*faints*

Amazing!

Aida

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I like them both a lot! The denim certainly looks non-business only, but the sweater could probably be worn on more office-y days (though perhaps a little too cheerful for court?) if you add nicely tailored suit separates. What a YUM color!!

Anonymous

This is a keep or return?! They're both fabulous and look fantastic in both! KeepX2!

Deborah

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I think you look great in both of these. The coated denim looks great. It's a look I don't think i could wear well. the fit and the overall look definitely works for your "cool" and "edgy" style. The color and fit of the sweater is perfect.

harmonica

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wow - coated denim.. great! I'll remember that for future shopping

Mochi

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Great silhouette. Super-perfect fit. I don't know how you do it. You give me hope as a fellow shortie style-minded person.

nancylee

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Love! This will be such a great outfit to brighten up the winter days ahead.

Suz

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This is fantastic! Those jeans are truly amazing. And you wear them so well. As for the sweater, it looks superb for all kinds of purposes, not least of which would be brightening the long winter.