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Caro in Oz

I was about to post a WIW (#1) & then noticed the sleeves on my jacket looked a little long in the photo. The second photo shows one sleeve shortened, which is better please?

#3 My new booties are navy (yay).
#4 Do these pants need taking in/up/down/off????

Honesty always appreciated
Thanks ooxx

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11 years ago

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Latest reply was from jackiec

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I like the sleeve either way, but maybe I'm more into longer sleeves on jackets because as a borderline petite I'm so used to that fit.
Nice booties!!
And lol on the 'off' option for the pants.

11 years ago

Golden

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I agree sleeve looks fine either way. I would personally prefer the pants a bit longer in length.

11 years ago

Deborah

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The seeves look fine either way to me.

The pants work with the booties but I think I might prefer them a little longer if there is room to let them down. Otherwise I wouldn't stress.

Booties are gorgeous. Will share the details?

Caro I would love to see that jacket in more detail, it looks gorgeous.

11 years ago

catgirl

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I like longer sleeves myself - I think it's a personal preference. But let's talk about your rock star outfit - I need details, because it's totally fantastic.

11 years ago

Gigi

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Nice booties! You look really sharp in this outfit.

I'm not feeling a strong preference for the sleeve length either. But then again, I don't pay attention to sleeves much, so I might not be the person to ask.

On the pants length, I suppose I might prefer them a bit longer. But I think they look pretty good here, since the color of the booties matches the pants. I think if there were a contrast in color, that might be a different story. But as with the sleeves, I'm not feeling a huge preference about the pant length either (at least from what I can see in the pix).

11 years ago

Marmee

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Wowzah! What a fabulous outfit. I like the sleeves longer, or perhaps a tiny bit shorter, but not as short as you have shown.

Love the boots. Is it possible to let out the pants hem a bit?

11 years ago

Diana

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I like the longer sleeves but this is my personal preference. I often get told here that my sleeves are too long, but that's how I like them.

I would prefer the pants longer as well but the length as is is not a dealbreaker at all. Again, I just like scrunch.

Love the new booties!

11 years ago

rabbit

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Love the cut of the jacket and love the booties! What a beautiful rich color.

11 years ago

Kiwichik

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I prefer the longer sleeves and not even going to attempt to give advice on pants length. Those booties are fabulous - what brand are they?

11 years ago

Caro in Oz

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Thanks everyone - lots of bootie love They are Nine West Australia so not sure if this link will work for anyone outside Australia. The name is Isoke.

http://www.ninewest.com.au/isoke/w2/i2742243/

Una - thanks for the boost The jacket a top were 2 of my Melbourne purchases at the end of last winter.

11 years ago

Astrid

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Totally awesome shoes! The link works for me. I like the sleeves shorter, but the longer length looks alright too. And I agree with the others that the pants could be a tad longer, but then I like scrunch. You look fantastic, Caro!

11 years ago

Lucy

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Totally loving those boots! And actually the whole outfit is FAB.

I like shorter sleeves, but I think either looks fine, it comes down to personal preference!

11 years ago

Karie

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Fantastic boots! I love that they are navy. I like longer sleeves, so my vote is to leave them as is.

11 years ago

Lyn D.

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YLF Caro!
I feel your angst re. pant length, but think that as long as they look intentionally shorter length (and yours do to me) then they are OK.
I prefer the sleeves just as they are too.

11 years ago

Jaime

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Love the jacket - don't feel the difference in arm length so will let sharper eyes help you there. Love the booties! You look fantastic!

11 years ago

Anonymous

Love the outfit! I think the sleeves work either way, but maybe have a slight preference for them longer. Don't have a clue about pant length. And I want those boots!

11 years ago

carolbee

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No opinion on sleeve length, loooove the booties, would prefer the pants longer. Great outfit overall.

11 years ago

carolbee

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No opinion on sleeve length, loooove the booties, would prefer the pants longer. Great outfit overall.

11 years ago

carolbee

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Where the hell is the edit button???? Sorry about the double post, my tablet checked a wobbly - or could it be operator error?

11 years ago

BethL

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Great outfit, Caro. I lurves the booties! I think your sleeves look fine at the longer length if you don't want to have to fuss with them. Passersby are going to think you're someone famous.

11 years ago

Suz

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Caro, those booties are AMAZING. What a great find for you! Whoot!! (And I am secretly hoping they show up at 9 West for the fall in N. America, too....)

I love your entire outfit. On my laptop so can't read the details of the jacket or top all that well, but I'd love to see or know more -- this is gorgeous.

If the jacket is for indoor wear mostly, I prefer the sleeves a little shorter as in #2. If the jacket is for outdoors, I like it as in #1. I am a bit of a fusspot about sleeve length for myself and that is just what feels right to me. (Not always what I achieve, alas.)

I, too, would love to see the pants a bit longer if that is a possibility. But if not, wear them with the booties and worry not a whit.

11 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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More bootie love here too Caro - absolutely stunning! I would like to see the trousers a bit longer if you have some hem allowance but I think they look fine as is with the booties too.

The jacket is gorgeous - as is this entire outfit

11 years ago

ironkurtin

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I personally like longer sleeves on me, so when I extend my arms they don't suddenly become bracelet-length. You look wonderful!

11 years ago

NDMom

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You look gorgeous! Prefer the slightly shorter sleeves and the longer hems. But your preference of either one works....and looks great!

11 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Wow. Killer look beautiful lady. SO nice to see you post again. I miss your outfits.

Pant lengths are perfect with those delicious booties. Nice low contrast too.

I vote a little shorter than #1 on the sleeves, but not as short as your left arm in #2. (You DID ask Queen Pedantic About Lengths). xo

11 years ago

kellygirl

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Love the outfit! Those boots are divine. I see Angie has sorted you on the lengths. I learned something today!

11 years ago

Beth Ann

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Defer to Angie on lengths, but wanted to say you look spectacular, and I love the jacket and booties.

11 years ago

JulieJohn

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Caro, you look fantastic in this outfit! And the blue adds an unexpected dimension.

I love the cut of your jib.

11 years ago

Vildy

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Bend your elbow so forearm is parallel to floor. Now look where sleeve end is in relation to wrist bone. Comfy or no?

11 years ago

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