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bridgie

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I need you collective wise counsel.

I have plenty of black clothes. I am currently not buying anything in black. I think navy, ink is a better color for me at this point in my life. I am loving navies, ink, etc.

I saw a pair of gingham navy, white slim ankle pants at Target. Size 10 fits perfect, except slightly long. I will have them hemmed. I purchased them and will keep them. First item I have purchased in a long, long time that I did not stress over before deciding if to keep or return.

Now, my first question: there is also a matching bomber jacket. The large size fits me perfectly. Are matching pants and jackets ever worn together now? If I do get both would wear each of them with other non-matchy items sometimes. However, I will not buy the bomber unless you all tell me it is o.k. to wear with the pants.They are casual wear.

I have a non-related navy/white popover top that I like a lot. Would never wear it with pants and jacket mentioned above.

Just so you know, I do like a third piece whenever possible.

Question #2: Should I get the jacket. #3 Should I keep popover. #4 What would you do?

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Anonymous

Go for it, add the jacket! (Can you post a pic or link?)

Anonymous

Is this the pant? Also, link for the jacket. Only sizing I found for a jacket was plus, but if that's the jacket, I think it's cute.

Glad you found pants you loved right away. It is pretty matchy, but with a solid tank and accessories, I think it could be a nice look. I think both pieces look very current, but timeless, and would be worn separately too. I can see the jacket with white pants.

http://www.target.com/p/women-.....A-51962719

http://www.target.com/p/women-.....A-52126998

Anonymous

For an alternative point of view, I would not buy the jacket with the plan to wear it with the pants. To me, that is one of those looks that crosses too easily into costumey territory. But mine is just one opinion, so take it or leave it as you see fit.

If I bought those two items, I would plan to wear them separately, and know that I could get by wearing them together if a need arose - like the weather changes and I suddenly need to grab a jacket, etc.

I think either piece would look good paired with white, navy, or a bright that suits you - tomato red, bright yellow, grass green, etc.

Angie has recently purchased some navy gingham pants and has posted about the combos she is making with them. I will try to add a link.

ETA link to Angie's post

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....gham-pants

approprio

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If you think you'd wear them separately, by all means give it a go. Gingham is classic enough to have staying power, and it sounds like each piece would stand alone.

I'd say the matching combo is high risk, high reward territory though.
Brilliant if it works, awkward if it doesn't. Only one way to find out

Angie

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ABSOLUTELY. Matchy-matchy is on trend, and personally, FWIW - I don't think it crosses into costume territory.I think it looks FRESH. But you can also separate the two and wear them with sass.

LOVE that you bought gingham pants, bridgie. Sam approves too.

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bridgie

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I have so much I want to say, but have to go.

I have the jacket now. I just got a call for a volunteer job I am on call for, so I will be back later, Love that bright eyed Sam!

The Cat

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I definitely think you can wear the bomber jacket with the slim ankle pant. A fresh and fun combo. And it can be styled in many ways.

By the way, I just read your profile and am impressed by your attitude. It is so nice to hear about a lady from 1934 who's still having fun with fashion and keeping an open mind! In addition, you're still volunteering - that's great! I am sure you are an inspiration to those around you as well as to many in this forum.

bridgie

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Zolechic, I went for it. I got the jacket and have already worn it. Thank you!

delurked, Thanks for all those great suggestions. You know, I do not understand (or even really care ) why I did not buy the jacket at the time I bought the pants.. Made a second trip to Target today to get it. It certainly is a deviation from what I usually do---buy and return. Thanks for putting pics on here for me.

Bet Crush is off somewhere grinning ear to ear!

Ryce, thank you so much for your views on the jacket. I had gotten home with the jacket and trying it, the pants and other things I had here when I got a text offering me some volunteer work. I had exactly 1 hour till I needed to be there. Without giving any real thought to it, I put on my white slim cropped jeans, a pretty pastel green camp shirt, comfortable for moving about, white and navy animal print esparadilles, then what topper did I want to wear? You guessed it, my brand new bomber jacket, As expected, I did take it off when I started working I even had a perfect Anne Klein tote bag, navy and white stripes and polka dots, with a subtle yellow stripe. I don't think this sounds so good as I am describing it, but I believe all of you on the forum would like it.

approprio, Thank you, I am somewhat of a gambler at heart, so I am taking the chance. Smiley face back at you.

Sam and Angie, Thank you. Your approval means the world to me.

The Cat. Thank you. Your comments were touching. I just read your very impressive profile. We seem to have several things in common. By the way, I loved your post suggesting updating or adding to profiles. I like reading the different profiles also.

PS The pants and jacket are much nicer than they appear in pics. Good summer weight , 97% cotton, 3% spandex, clear, sharp colors and well made.

Anonymous

Bridgie, I'm so glad that you bought the jacket. Since you may add navy to your wardrobe, it will be an easy piece to style and wear often. By all means wear the jacket and pants together. I would even try pairing the navy gingham with your black pieces. With your bag or navy and white shoes, I think everything will look pulled together.

JAileen

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I'm glad you got both the pants and the jacket. Together they would be 'a lot of look', as Tim Gunn would say. I think the way to make it work is to pile on the pattern, with a flowered top, jewelry, etc. Or not. But we need a picture, in any case!

The Cat

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Bridgie, thank you for your kind words.

I vividly imagine the outfit which you quickly and cleverly put together and am sure you looked terrific. The pattern mixing sounds both fun and sophisticated. Right up my alley. So you're right, we have several things in common.

Anonymous

Bridgie - I'm glad to hear you went for the jacket. And thanks for taking my comment in the spirit it was offered. I'm not enamoured of the maximal look - definitely a minority opinion around here!
Your outfit for voluntering sounds lovely and cheery! I expect you'll make a "high reward" outfit out of the matchy maximal combo as well!

bridgie

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Joy, Thank you. I will wear the jacket with black pants and probably sometimes with a column of black. I know you like to wear a column of colors and I do also. I think black and navy combination is a very sophisticated look.

JAleenn, Thank you for your suggestion. I will wear it both ways, sometimes "piled on, sometimes not". There are numerous ways to mix and match the pants and jacket.

TheCat, Thank you. I did enjoy my impromptu first time wearing the new

bridgie

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continued---no idea what happened

jacket, so I expect to wear it many, many more occasions.

Ryce, I could take your comment no way but kind and honest, and it turned out very helpful so quickly.

To everybody who posted. I will truly wear the two pieces in so many different ways. Given my generation and all , you might not think I would be the person to wear it so many ways, but I am. I would get bored easily if I wore it the same everytime. I consider fedora hats my signature, although I do not wear them all the time. I do have two in mind for this outfit already! lol

Wishing a pleasant weekend to all.