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Bijou

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I have been a bit on the fence about getting this suit. I have tried it before and waivered. Unfortunately, me waivering about something does not mean it is a definite NO. I have the unfortunate experience that some items that I have been dead certain on and immediately loved, ended up not working so well. Conversely, other items that I went away and deliberated and bought not really sure about - have ended up being much loved workhorses. This is particularly true of when I am dealing with a new silhouette and/or colour, both of which apply to this suit. So me not being sure, does not of itself mean this is a wrong purchase. I took my very stylish best friend shopping who LOVES it on me and therefore it came home with me.

Luckily I bought it from a store where I can get a full money back return. I tried it on for DH who thought it was great - he also loved it - so that is making me lean to keep.

I like the stripe detail on the trousers and the jacket is a beautiful fit. The thing that really sold it to me was how it looked with my black pedal pushers - I mean these are so 80's....

Pros
- I will wear it - the suit is really practical for my everyday corporate wear
- OK this suit is amazingly comfy - sort of like wearing PJs in terms of comfort and the fit is good. The pants may be a tad big, but I like the slouch of them.
- It is not black and introduces a new colour into my wardrobe. As much as I love black, all the pants I currently own are black and I would like something different and a bit more edgy. I am thinking this could be the right wildcard for me.
- I have lots of tops that can co-ordinate with this - pink, lilac, orange, red, white, black, floral prints...
- It is very different from my work uniform
- I like the more masculine lines of the suit - yet given it is shaped at the waist, I still feel quite feminine in it
- It is streamlined, tailored and unfussy
- Jacket is cute with the pedal pushers - a nice alternative to wear in summer, especially on casual dress Fridays
- This green is more flattering on me than olive or khaki as it is less brown

Cons
- Well I am a dress girl at heart and this is taking me away from my favourite silhouette
- Do I look like Kermit the Frog?

Honest feedback is much appreciated.

Photo 1 & 2 - worn with pink top (I was wearing this with a white suit) - would probably not wear this suit with pink pumps, I do like the model's white heels
Photo 3 - Suit with sleeves rolled and camisole underneath (DH's preferred way of wearing this)
Photo 4 - the colour next to my face
Photo 5 & 6 - jacket with black pedal pushers (apologies for winter white legs - will wear with fake tanner in reality)

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Anonymous

It’s good being green . This suit looks like it is crying out for a graphic tee as in Angie’s blog post today. I like it best in #3 with the white sandals. Have fun with it. As far as K/R, how do you feel in it? Will frog jokes and being croaked at bother or delight you?

Cardiff girl

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Ribbet!sorry couldn’t resist.Seriously though the trousers look like they are bunching up on your ankles ,do they need to be shortened or worn with a heel?

Anonymous

I wish I loved it more than I do, but something is off. The fit on the jacket doesn't look right to me (would you wear it buttoned up? ) - and the pants seem big? I could see it worn with a black/white graphic tee, as Joy suggested, and with boots.....to maybe toughen up the look somewhat.

Bijou

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Well - it looks like a definite return because frog jokes are not going to delight me...

Joy - yes a graphic t-shirt would be fun with this - I have a few that are likely to work. I am not really a fan of frogs.

CG - oh noooo. You are right that the pants need to be hemmed, they are tapered, so they won't sit over a heel and need to be shortened. I was planning on seeing the feedback before getting altered.

LisaP - to be honest, I am likely to wear it unbuttoned. If the fit does not look good, it should be a return.

Angie

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With a slight hack on the pants and blazer undone = KILLER GORGEOUS.

Love the way you've styled it with the white and pink.

Can you adjust the buttons a little so that they don't pull when fastened?

Try it with your white booties.

You ARE a dress gal Bijou, and this is an unusual colour for your wardrobe. Make sure you love the colour, and try the blazer over some dresses!

Mirjana

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I agree with others. The blazer is nice, but the pants need to be altered. I'm not sure about the shade of color green, whether it is right for you. Maybe, that is the problem. If you hesitate , maybe better return back.

JAileen

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I don’t think of a frog at all. Whereas now I wear grey, navy and pink, for awhile I wore green. I liked piling on lots of shades of green. The color is very pretty on you. I’d like to see the suit with chartreuse and olive, for example. I’m glad Angie approves of the fit, because I’m no good at judging that.

Bijou

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Angie - I can definitely adjust the buttons. Unfortunately I seem to have put on a few pounds in the last few weeks (been travelling with work) - but I do expect to lose it quickly because I am getting more serious with my exercise and booked myself in for extra training over the next few months. Moving the buttons is super easy and not an issue at all. However, if you think the colour is not great, then it seems like a return.

MJ - thanks so much for your feedback. The pants do need altering.

JAileen - that is interesting to wear even more green - I don't really have any at the moment, but I can give it a try if I keep the suit.

nemosmom

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I will have to defer to Angie et al on fit, but I love the color on you and don't see frog at all.

It may be a new color for you, but it would look lovely with the other colors in your wardrobe - especially the orange, pink, and lilac. Other colors that I love with this shade of green are cobalt blue and jewel-toned purple/plum/burgundy. If you don't want a ton of green, you could always wear the jacket and pants separately.

Mirjana

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Bijou, for the color, try this test suggested to my once by my friend. Stay at the mirror and close your eyes for few seconds then open and if you fist see your eyes at the mirror, that is right color for you, but if you see fist clothes, in this case you blazer, it is not right. For me it works mostly when I hesitate which color to buy.

Angie

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You are perfect just the way you are

You HAVE to love the colour. It’s a big commitment. On the basis of that - I vote return.

Roberta

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Wow, it's gorgeous and I love the color. Thanks for alerting me to a new brand! But of course Angie is right, if YOU don't love the color, send it back. I am not convinced the jacket has good proportions for you. Double breasted jackets have a high level of fashion difficulty.

smittie

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I do think a lot of people have frog associations with this colour, so it’s up to you whether that bothers you.

I don’t think this colour is in” but I do think it suits you! I also like this colour for myself, but am a more casual dresser.

I like the sharp shoulders of this. I think I might prefer it in a single breasted format (I think double breasted looks best unbuttoned and scrunched).

Jane

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Mmmm, I’m thinking ‘is this tipi?’

I don't know; I would say not, I think...

It’s a lot of fabric and the colour seems a little heavy.

rachylou

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I LOVE the colour, but like lisap, there’s something about the construction that bothers me. Maybe it’s just that the pants are too long. Everything needs to hang flat and sharp on this suit.

Janet

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Hmm. Something seems off about the jacket to me -- it seems a little overwhelming on you, to my eye. But I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the double-breasted style, and I think it's kind of hard to wear. (I love that long jackets are trending but hate that so many are double breasted.) I personally really like the color, but I'm not sure about a full suit in it. It's a lot of green, ya know? I like it more with the pedal pushers! And I like the trousers but would kind of like to see them with a black blazer instead, so it seems I'm more a fan of breaking up this suit.

gryffin

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Bijou - May I ask you, how do you feel in this suit? You know if you love it. I agree with comments above, right now the jacket pulls when buttoned, although lifting your arm for the selfie can effect fit. If you can move the button easily, or you would usually drop the few pounds you gained (realistically) I think that would fix the jacket issue. The pants are too long and I would fold them under and pin them to make sure they hang perfectly. On the suit itself - I actually really love it on you. I had a great green/black houndstooth skirt suit in the 90's which a dry cleaner ruined. But Bijou, you know if you love this color. I really like the pants and jacket seperately. I would love to see those pants with a black turtleneck and black blazer. I'd love to see the blazer over a black dress with a black and green scarf. I'd love to see the suit with a chunky black or even white bootie. This is one of those times where I think too many opinions dilute your opinion. If you love it, I think it's great. You already know in your heart what you think, listen to it and ignore the rest of us!!

Jenni NZ

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Oh Bijou I’m really sorry, but this is the only thing I’ve ever seen you in that I don’t like. The blazer and the pants look overwhelming, the blazer is pulling, the colour makes me only see green and not see you. Do YOU feel good and happy in it? If you do, then keep!

Anonymous

I like the color, but agree the jacket seems overwhelming on you. It seems longer on you than the model. Does it come in petite?

Sal

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I tend to lean return here. I just don’t think the fit is quite right- I see the fabric before I see you. I think you look great in trousers and jeans so I think there will be another one out there.

My favourite suit ever was green - brighter than this.

Gigi

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I personally find this suit a little overwhelming on you. The blazer seems OK with the pedal pushers, but I think that is because more of your skin is exposed, making the blazer less overwhelming.

The pants look too big to me, but that might be fixed by hemming (I'm mainly seeing a lot of wrinkles and puddling at the ankle). Maybe pin up the hem to see if that helps the pants lie smoother?

From what I can see here, the color is OK and doesn't make you look washed out.

I agree with what others say about the color. If you're not in love with the color, I would definitely pass. The novelty of the green will wear off after a while, and then you will not reach for the suit as much if you're not really keen on the color.

Brooklyn

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I agree that the jacket looks like it’s pulling a little when closed and that the pants need shortening. Both probably easily fixed.

I think the jacket looks really sharp. It reminds me of a Lisa Ho dark green jacket I had in the 90s (before she got expensive). It even had hot pink lining! I do think that long double breasted jackets look better buttoned. Like Janet I wish there were more single breasted styles around. I think they are easier to wear open.

If you are not totally in love with the head to toe green colour, could you keep the jacket for wearing with other bottoms and return the pants? You could still think about getting the pants later if you decide you want to go for the whole suit effect. It’s sort of having a bet both ways!

Katerina

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I don't love this on you, Bijou. I think the jacket is off. I came back to this thread several times and looked, and tried to see why. As Brooklyn says, it is pulling a bit, but that could be fixed. Otherwise, the fit is good. I think it is the style and the proportions that are not perfect for you. All your WIW:s and the jackets you have are perfection. The red suit you bought lately, for example, is wonderful. This cannot measure up to your standard. It overwhelms you and is a bit "heavy". I hope you don´t mind my honest opinion.

Bijou

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Hi All - the suit is returned. Thank you for the honest feedback, it really is appreciated.

Nemosmom - thanks for the styling suggestions. I think adding green into my wardrobe would be good, and even this green, but not quite so much. I do like your suggestion of jewel colours which are strong enough not to be overwhelmed by such a lot of green.

Mirjana - thanks for this tip. The first thing I saw was the blazer - this colour is not making my blue eyes look very blue...

Angie - I am a bit freaked out - how did I put on weight so quickly! That does explain my fit issues. Returned the suit and bought some leggings for the gym from Uniqlo as I do find if it comes on quickly it usually comes off quite quickly too. Yummy salmon and salad for dinner tonight - my boys get chips as well.

Roberta - I think you are right, the proportions are not right on me. Double breasted jackets can be tricky.

Smittie - it is hard when something is close and you want it to work. Thanks for pinpointing the proportion issues with it.

Janet - yes it is overwhelming me - funny how it is easier to see in a photo than just looking in the mirror. I just see what I want to see sometimes!

Gryffin - I packed it up and was not tempted to unpack - that told me it was a definite return. Unfortunately the trousers were not a great fit either...so even breaking it up was not a good solution. I once had a black watch tartan suit and it was the best - so dark green and black are a good combination for me. Now a suit like that is a definite HEWI for me.

JenniNZ - Wow - I am surprised that this is the only thing you don't like that I have worn. Thanks for the candid feedback, so appreciated and I feel relieved to have returned the suit.

Suntiger - I really do suit more cropped jackets. It is funny how the proportions of this jacket are not doing me any favours. Thanks for pointing that out.

Sal - I can imagine you looking great in a more emerald green, that shade is really good on me too. Although for me, a skirt suit is easier in a bright colour because there is more skin on show and less fabric - it really has been an interesting exercise.

Gigi - thanks for explaining why it was better with pedal pushers, because I agree, I preferred the jacket that way too.

Brooklyn, a green jacket with pink lining sounds fab! That would be so fun to roll the sleeves and show off the lining. I have returned both jacket and pants and felt pretty relieved to not have to bother about trying to get it to work for me.

Katerina - thank you so much for your very lovely comment and honest feedback. I was glad to return it - so that speaks volumes.

gryffin

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Bijou - glad the packing test worked. That box is the best litmus ever! Onward. Your green suit is out there. Until then enjoy your gorgeous wardrobe!!

Angie

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My dear, Bijou. I didn't notice an ounce of weight gain. Rock on!

Jaime

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Ok, too late to be relevant but I do love the jacket and shorts combination and will be trying something like that myself. And as you have returned it, I cannot resist: It isn't easy being green.

Bijou

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Shevia - I am sure I can find another longer jacket in my closet to wear with the shorts. They are quite cute with my peplum jackets.