January 30x30 challenge - outfit 3 - short black patterned blazer theme

Day 3 of the challenge. I have received such a wonderful response from you YLF friends for the previous two outfits and so much great ideas and support that I feel on top of the world. So much fun to continue.

My rules are to create and to document outfits during January, which involve as many pieces from my existing wardrobe as possible and the ambition is not to repeat any items. The long term goal is to use all the clothes I have in my wardrobe regularly. I have edited my wardrobe in 2017 and want to use what is left to its full potential (still quite a sizable wardrobe). It is possible, that this challenge will lead to further editing, but it is not a primary goal. I want to push myself to accessorize better and to involve pieces I find challenging (some wardrobe orphans too). The items, which are included in the challenge are bottoms, tops, dresses, indoor toppers and scarves. Not included are outerwear, footwear, bags and jewellery.

Today, I put together a challenge outfit with a short black patterned blazer as a center piece. It is an Escada jacket which I found for some time ago in a designer outlet online for extremely good price. I love the pattern and the immaculate quality of the piece. What I find challenging, however, is the length of the jacket (short) and the fact that it has 3/4 sleeves. Therefore, it gets seldom worn. I wear it to work occasionally, but the way I style it is slightly overdressed for the office environment. But that I can live with.

The challenge outfit, as I wear it is no 1. I am wearing the Escada jacket, a black sheer silk blouse, a pair of very wide black trousers and high black boots. To this version of the outfit I have added a floral glass brooch, a yellow/gold silk long scarf and a vintage Mulberry brown animal patterned handbag. No 2 is a close picture of the brooch.

Then, I created some variations. No 3 with a large yellow square wool/silk-blend scarf and a large brown handbag. Less "overdressed".

No 4 is an experiment. I added very large costume jewellery earrings (rhinestones and pearls), a pair of vintage long leather gloves and a beautiful shawl with a floral pattern and a sheer ruffle, designed and made by my beloved sister. No 5 shows a detail of the shawl. This outfit is for a party :-).

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8 years ago

celia

Veteran

The outfit in #1 is so rich in color and texture, absolutely wonderful in my opinion. I can see how nowadays it can read a bit overdressed for the office especially because if feels like a powerful outfit but it seems true to yourself.
The long gloves are beautiful and that is a fabulous outfit to go out.

Stagiaire Fash

Ohhh, I like that jacket and those pants! You have so many great vintage things!

The scarves match colorwise. My preference, if I was styling the jacket and pants, would be for less volume, so maybe a fitted blouse in one of the colors of the scarf or shawl, or from the pattern on the jacket. Your bags both work really well; they match the scale of the pants and one of the colors in the jacket.

Your sister is very talented to design and make that shawl!

columbine(erin)

Wow, you look stunning. I think the short jacket and wide trousers balance each out in a very satisfying way. Any of these combinations work but I love the first one the best.

Anonymous

I am speechless with delight.

Brooklyn

You look fantastic! I like no 4 the best. The gloves are such a great addition and I prefer the colour and texture of that scarf. So dramatic! Could you wear slightly lower heels? Personally I like these sort of pants to virtually scrape the floor, although I appreciate that it’s not super practical.

Mainelady

All are beautiful, but your party outfit is my fav! Ooh la la how I like the luxury between your jacket, gloves and th shawl your sister created!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Sensational. My vote goes with #1. I adore the way you tied the scarf with the jacket.

I LOVE the brooch with the jacket too. Very special combination.

Omg! You are amazing in this! Unfortunately, I like the overdressed outfit best
The brooch is gorgeous.
You’re a PRO!

SarahD8

Wonderful! The way you wore it is just great but I can't help swooning over the version with the shawl.

Style Fan

That is one seriously beautiful blazer. I love the combination of the blazer and wide legged pants. Gorgeous. The brooch is perfect for the design on the blazer. Well done.

On a side note, I did want to add that the Forum Members I know best I met during challenges of this sort. Another benefit of these challenges is they enhance outreach and communication.

Toban

What a stunning blazer! And the s art is perfect with it. Dramatic, but also soft and approachable.

Katerina

Thank you ALL for the extremely kind words, support and encouragement, it means a lot to me. I appreciate that you take your time to look, analyse and that you care to share your opinion and ideas. I am feeling on top of the world. It is such a boost of confidence.

FashIntern, thank you for the idea with a fitted blouse. I have not thought of it this way. Going to explore the option.

Brooklyn, you are right, when I look at the pictures again - the trousers are a bit short in relation to the boots. I will use a bit lower heels.

Sterling, very true what you say about outreach and communication. The forum is a wonderful place and it is so fun to do the challenge together. It is also very interesting to learn from each other - that is the best part. I try to follow everybody's posts on their challenge progress. Might happened that I have missed some posts or answers, but it was not my intention.

The praise is well deserved, and you are lovely, Katerina.

Momo

I love 4

Thank you Angie, you are lovely!

Thank you Momo!

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