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Duplicates again: Is it super dorky to have the same blazer in four colors?

MsMary

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As I think you know, I have the Halogen pencil skirt in pretty much every color and wear one of them (either in wool or the cotton blend) at least 3 days a week. I love them to distraction and have never regretted duplicating. (My only regrets are the ones that got away!)

And as you know, I wear a jacket to work pretty much every single day.

Well. I am always on the lookout for lightweight summer blazers and I found one that's a winner -- this Olivia Moon 3/4 sleeve number from Nordstrom. I ordered it in four colors and darned if I don't want to keep all of them! Oatmeal because I've been looking for a plan tan blazer forever, navy because my navy ponte blazer is too warm for the hottest summer days, white because a white blazer is invaluable in the summer and the two I have are starting to show wear/dirt, and gray because I've been looking for a plain gray blazer forever and the super light gray Theory version I got at Shoptoberfest isn't quite doing the job due to the super light color and double-breasted style.

So... would it be dorky to keep all four, give that I'm a proud uniform dresser and don't really care who knows it? Or should I return one or two or three of them and keep looking for a slightly different style to fill some of those holes?

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Latest reply was from Marlene

Zibbets

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I think the only reason I would consider looking elsewhere is if you don't always want a 3/4 sleeve in your blazer. These all look like fantastic colors and if you love the style, why drive yourself crazy looking for something different?

Like you said with the Halogen skirt, the only regret was that you didn't have all the colors!

Jules

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I think you know what you're doing! The only thing is that looking at them all together, the fab MaryK colours are missing. But your logic with these choices seems sound.

lyn*

(website)

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Would it be super dorky to have the same pencil skirt in four colours? *cough/halogen/seamed/pencil/skirt*

I think if it works, don't fix it! The blazer seems to meet a need that you consistently have, and for a season that will consistently be there, so I say go for it! Also; the colours you have selected are lovely.

abc

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I say go for it. You gave valid reasons for each and c'mon, MK, you know what you're doing when it comes to duplicating!

TraceyLiz65

(website)

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As a duplicator myself, I am now limiting myself to only two of an item and am not regretting it at all, as it's forcing me to expand for different silhouettes. More variety to me means visual interest and less chance of becoming like a uniform. I guess it all depends on your own take on that.

Peri

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I wouldn't think so for you since you wear them so much. I'm kicking myself this year for not last year buying a T shirt I love in several colors...can't find anything like it this year. If it's basic, fills a big need and feels perfect...duplicate!

Vildy

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A good many people don't notice details in clothing and will just register that you are, as typical for you and for your profession, wearing "a" jacket. With the halogen pencil skirts, most folks are probably just noticing that you wear skirts and/or wear colored skirts.

A lot of traditional capsule wardrobe advice stresses varying silhouettes so that you change up your look more but I love the idea of knowing what's working and working it.

carter

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There's nothing wrong with a uniform that works. I have the same tee in 6 colors, the same blouse in at least 8 colors, the same capris in 4 colors, etc. However, I will say that I am not feeling the blouses this year, so that makes for a substantial hit in the blouse category. Because of this, I feel like my personal duplicate limit should be 3-4 so that even if I tire of something, I have other options.

Gigi

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MaryK, you make me laugh. I guess I would say that if you love your Halogen skirts to distraction, and you consider yourself to be a uniform dresser, it might work well for you to keep all four of the blazers. Halogen isn't usually too expensive of a brand, so if you decide down the road that you've found something better, you can upgrade. :^)

modgrl

(website)

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I love...but how do you feel about linen and the wrinkles? One of the things that I love about the seamed skirt is that it NEVER wrinkles and always looks fresh.... is this jacket going to fulfill that promise or is it going to need cleaning or pressing every time you wear it?

jennifer

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I think I sort of did this last year ,I liked the short hip length sateen jackets my store was selling and only got two. Now I wish I'd gone for a few colors! I got the chocolate and the navy options and a classic cut in scarlet, I wish I'd bought the coral like my coworker did and the limey/citron color ponte and a white one too....

deb

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These would also be perfect for dresses. Just sayin'.

DonnaF

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My only hesitation would be whether you would want that many LINEN blazers. Your weather is a bit warmer than mine, however. Did you also notice that Caslon unlined linen blazers are back again? Unlike last year's rounded hem at the front, this year's are straight across and seem to be boxier.

Marmee

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MaryK, I have that oatmeal blazer, and it's fabulous. I will say that the quality isn't great. I'm on blazer #2, as the first developed a rip in the fabric right next to a seam in the arm. Also, be sure to try them all on. The oatmeal fit me in Medium (and I am rarely a medium), but the black was too big in medium (but too small in small). That said, the price is right on these, and mine has responded well to spot pressing. Also, the sleeves scrunch well. If they fit, I say go for it.

Debbie

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I love that blazer. For the summer I think you can't beat them.

Laura J

I think if you're happy with the quality of the blazers (be wary, as I see Marmee has had issues with hers) and are happy how they look on you and they go well with your skirts, keep as many as you want. Or have room for. On the model in the photos, I like the white, tan, and navy the most.

rachylou

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I would pause because of the linen and 3/4 sleeve. But otherwise, I'm all for a work uniform.

ManidipaM

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I know you will look at the quality concerns above and have a hard think whether at this price point you can afford ti replace later if need be.

for a person with a more.mimimal closet aspiration, I would not encourage duplicating the same silhouette. but you HAVE and like closet variety ao I don't think that is an issue for you at all.

colours also you already HAVE. these could be the magic glue.

I understand the cautions about bracelet sleeves but for high summer this seems to be JUST the thing!

and you use a steamer thingy rather than an iron if I recall right? so the wrinkles won't defeat you.

I am a Go! Get!

(seriously PPP is a great thing but no point hobbling yourself or nitpicking perfectionism to a silly place. when you find this thing that is 90% right, I am not one to keep quibbling... but then I hate shopping. and these are neutrals, so you will see other versions sooner rather than later if you keep browsing...)

Firecracker (Sharan)

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You have a long summer, and you dress every day for work. I imagine you'll get the wear out of these. As you've described above, they seem a great fit for your needs! Maybe it is dorky, but who cares? Dorks unite! Dork power!
If you are really concerned about the wisdom of keeping all of them, keep them for two weeks and see which ones you actually reach for. And see if you are hesitant about keeping any of them then. Oh, and see if they go on sale next week during half-yearly.

Adelfa

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I say keep them all. Shortish, semi-fitted, feminine and flattering--I think you'd shop a long time if you wanted similar functionality in another brand, not to mention at that price.

I have this blazer in cobalt (bought last summer for an interview in July in LA) and have only worn it once or twice. I need to get it out of the dry cleaner plastic (put away for winter) and see if it works.

Sometimes with things I buy for interviews I don't want to wear them after, even if they're great. Trying to get over this!

Adelfa

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ps also I love the sleeves. My arms are short and on me they're pretty much full length!

Debra

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Great little blazer.....keep them all, you know you'll wear them

jackiec

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Do it.

You have so many colourful accoutrements that will make each and every one of these blazers look different. JMO.

Enabling....

Ornella

(website)

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Mary, Mary... even if it was dorky to duplicate HEWI for which you exhibited admirable PPP skills and once you found it you figured out it was likely FFBO

you are allowed to duplicate anything! You wear the heck out of your clothes.

Now go and have fun with fashion

dustt

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MaryK - if they fit - work for your lifestyle( which I know they do) - go for it - based on your fab styling skills - NO one who notice you have the same jacket in 4 shades!! - I've got the BR SLoan ankles in 6 colors because they work!! - Think of the blazers as you do the halogen skirts. Can't wait to see you in them

kkards

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as someone who owns 3 BR cotton blend blazers (black, navy, cream) with a 4th (in hot pink) in consideration, i say, of course keep them all!

crutcher

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Considering having four blazers the same style isn't a problem...Looking at the blazers they look different with sleeves rolled, colors, outfits you will wear them with, etc...My concern is the quality issue...as Marmee said with hers...
I would hate for you to have 4 less than ok blazers...That would be the only issue I see in the duplication...(I have duplicate tees, blazers, pants, etc...)
Otherwise, cute choice and go for it...

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

That's a GREAT blazer - and go Team Linen.

Mary, may I make a suggestion. Keep the tags on and hang them up in your closet as if you're keeping all of them. Then see if you actually reach for ALL of them over the next 4 months - which is linen blazer wearing season. (I'd say linen in OCT is out for most of the US). If you do - there you go. If you don't, Nordies will always take them back.

Gracie

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The blazers are a fab style but the sleeve length gives me pause as far as having four of the same. Do the sleeves scrunch and stay? The photo shows the scrunched sleeves worn over a long sleeve blouse - maybe it doesn't matter to you. For myself I think a regular-length sleeve blazer would be more versatile, and I would like a variation on the silhouettes. (So, I would keep two, let's see, I'll take the gray and the navy please) Curious what you'll decide... Have fun pondering!

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