My own casual classic look - didn't like it either

Astrid

Jenava's post did remind me that I did the casual classic look too, and just like her I didn't like what I ended up with. Not sure what it is exactly, but I just didn't feel great, although I think it looked alright.

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13 years ago

What I Wore

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Suz

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Wow, Astrid, that's amazing...I'd have thought you'd be a shoe-in for this look (i.e. it seems very "you") and I really like this interpretation as I see it here. I wonder why it did not feel good to you.

13 years ago

Kristin SF

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That's interesting that you didn't feel great, because you look wonderful. I love the pop of color in the scarf, and the outfit looks comfy yet put together. What about it specifically didn't you like?

13 years ago

Astrid

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Thanks Suz! I think it's the blazer that's making me feel off. It was the only black topper (or jacket in general - except my denim jackets) I had, but it's not very comfortable, it's polyblend that I don't like and I bought it for my grandma's funeral. Maybe I should just pack it away until I need it again.

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Thanks Kristin!

13 years ago

Kristin SF

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Ah - I had a feeling it was the blazer - not because it looks uncomfortable but I thought maybe you felt it was not super comfy. I suppose you need a new black blazer! That is a hole in my closet too.

In fact, I am wearing my classic look to the office today, and since I didn't have a blazer, I picked my vegan leather moto. More modern, which I like, but with the vegan leather (ahem, pleather) it's not breathing and I'm feeling a little clammy. Off it goes!

13 years ago

Astrid

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Thanks Kristin! I don't thinkI I would buy another black blazer if we're talking the perfect jacket. Maybe a grey one? In velvet? Mmmh... The moto sounds great, but I can understand that feeling clammy isn't worth it.

13 years ago

cinnamon fern

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I agree that this looks great and like you - so clearly you need a better blazer. A navy velvet blazer would look awesome on you.

13 years ago

Sara L.

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I like the look but your comfort level is definitely an issue. I would pack the blazer away until it's needed so you're not tempted to put it on. Then search for something that feels more you.

13 years ago

ruthe

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" it's not very comfortable...and I bought it for my grandma's funeral."
I wonder if unconsciously that has anything to do with you not feeling right? You have a beautiful head of hair and a million dollar smile. You always look gorgeous. The outfit looks good to me.

13 years ago

rachylou

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You do look fine, but I can see that about the blazer. Not quite you. It's not fun enough... as well a blazer for a funeral should not be.

13 years ago

Jules

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Astrid I don't consider my lack of black blazer to be a wardrobe hole. Some "must-have pieces" just don't speak to me or my lifestyle and it would only depress me to shop for them. Grey velvet sounds lovely!
That said, I think you did a great job with the look. I wore the "classic" with a brown moto-ish leather jacket today and did not miss having a black blazer.

13 years ago

Astrid

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Thanks Cinnamon Fern! I agree, I'm really missing something that can give a bit of structure and a blazer in less business like fabric could be a real workhorse.

Thanks Sara. I did just put it away - not far, but it's not directly in my wardrobe anymore. I think that's best.

Thanks Ruthe! I think you're right.

Thanks Rachylou, you're right - it was the right item for the occasion, but fun it is not.

Thanks Jules! I don't consider it a wardrobe hole either, that's why I had to buy this one last summer. Same for a white button down or a LBD - I just have no use for that. Maybe a little navy dress isntead.

13 years ago

Jules

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Haha, LBD and white button down are the two other items that completely depress me on "must-have" lists. I guess I went around building my wardrobe backwards... A few pieces I loved, some accessories to match and then I fill in basics that seem missing to me, because I need something to wear with my pretties! I love colour and pattern and embracing that led to embracing fashion. I never got anywhere looking at those lists.

13 years ago

Raisin

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Well it certainly looks great, I love you in a blazer over a striped top!

13 years ago

Mochi

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Tell me if I'm dead wrong on this, Astrid. I think it's the cut of the jacket over the much-lighter striped tee--it's creating this triangle right in the torso area. For anyone not built like Giovanna Battaglia (meaning 99.9999% of women), it's going to exaggerate and broaden the hip and torso. I think get a blazer that's straight-cut, or try wearing it over a tee thats darker, and everything else will fall into place.

13 years ago

Kiwichik

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You look great but if you're not comfortable I can understand why you might not do this again.

13 years ago

Aida

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I was also thinking right away it was the blazer! I think a velvet blazer in one of your colors would work a million times better for you.

13 years ago

shiny

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Well, I think you look like you belong on the streets of Paris, but if you aren't feeling it, you aren't feeling it.

I particularly like how your hair and bag tie in together, and then your glasses tie in with the blazer.

13 years ago

modgrl

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Why do you think it didn't work for you? Because I think it is a great casual but put together outfit. what didn't feel right?

13 years ago

Anonymous

I love blazers cut like that, in fact, I'm looking for one. My first thought was that you'd have been more comfortable in a skirt, but how wrong I was. Maybe you can wear this outfit again with another topper because it looks great on you!

13 years ago

Gaylene

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I think you could wear this look, but I'm tending to agree with Mochi that the lighter striped top under the dark jacket seems to pull the eye downwards. Maybe a top that reversed the stripe to a narrow white stripe on a dark background would be worth trying--or a stripe in a different width. A jacket that hung open with a straighter line might also be an idea worth trying. Angie had some good tips on choosing striped tops in these blog posts:

http://youlookfab.com/2010/01/.....al-stripe/
http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/.....d-stripes/

I'd play around with the top and jacket a bit because I think this look could be a winner for you once you figured out the right elements. By the way, the scarf is a fantastic addition!

13 years ago

Asingh

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Astrid, what a great look! I love that bright scarf with the striped tee. And the jeans are not skinny, which gives a more polished look to the outfit. And that smile is so sweet. In fact my casual/go-to look is quite similar.

13 years ago

CocoLion

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I purchased a black sheath dress for my father's funeral and cannot get myself to wear it again. Some things we just have to put away for good, or pass on to someone new.

You deserve a black blazer without sad memories because this outfit formula is practical, stylish and flattering on you.

13 years ago

Astrid

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Thanks Rae!

Thanks Mochi. I think you're right, that might be part of the problem. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a blazer alternative and a different striped shirt. I also have the navy/cream one with the dropped shoulder seams, but it's a bit more boxy and not ideal for layering, I think it looks better on its own.

Thanks Kiwichik!

Thanks Aida! Yes, I think so too. I'm looking for one.

Thanks Shiny!

Thanks Rita! It's the blazer that was the problem. It's just not comfortable and I don't feel that great wearing it.

Thanks Claire! I have been more comfortable in the past wearing skirts, but I got used to pants again last year. I have no problem wearing straight legs or flares as long as they seem flattering to me. Still not loving the skinnies though.

Thanks for the links, Gaylene! I'm going to keep experimenting with this, I agree that it is a great formula. That scarf is an oldie, but I still love to wear it! It's from the time when I didn't wear much color at all. A friend convinced me to buy it when we were shopping together, she said I would need some happy colors in my life.

Thanks Asingh! I feel more comfortable in bootcuts and flares and therefore were them, but I never thought about them looking more polished than skinnies. Interesting that you think so!

Thanks Denise! I agree. I guess I wanted to get more use out of it because I just don't like to have things just hanging around, but maybe that's alright in this case.

13 years ago

Jenava

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Maybe it just doesn't have that something special that makes it "you"?

13 years ago

JenA

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The top and jeans look great; the scarf looks so pretty on you. Personally, I think a cropped jacket/blazer works to add structure to a long tunic or unstructured top and I don't think you need the structure for this outfit because the striped top is fitted. I hope this makes sense. IMHO, I think a fun (& happy), longer blazer will look better and more current with this outfit.

13 years ago

Astrid

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Thanks Jenava! That might be one of the reasons, yes.

Thanks JenA! I can see what you mean. I'm now stalking two velvet blazers that I've found yesterday, I might try one of them if they ever go on sale. And I'm going to keep looking for one that's not too expensive elsewhere.

13 years ago

Lisa

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This outfit looks great, but if you don't feel great in it, at least you tried it out right? Sometimes I try a look and it looks fine to the eye but I just don't feel like "me" in it.

13 years ago

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Without reading the previous comments, I would say that the cut of the blazer combined with the stripes made your abdomen look bigger than it really is and throws the proportions off. A jacket or cardigan with a vertical line would probably be wonderful.

13 years ago

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