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So almost everything was just delivered-so try on is with what I’m wearing today for WFH, so not styled

#1 the red moto. 1st impression as I opened the box, LOVE this color. 2nd impression it’s more outerwear(ish) than what I was hoping, although it’s not really warm enough (or for me, long enough for) outerwear. I really want to love this, but I think it’s got to go back because it would be one of those items I would put on and take off before actually leaving this house.

#2 red Mary Janes. Super soft leather. IMO the square toe takes this classic to a little bit of the edgy side. They look redder and less orange than the pictures. Leaning to a keep

#3 red sneakers. Not sure why but the red sneakers feel really aggressive to me. And I wear a lot of bold footwear, but not sure where the line is between bold and aggressive. Thoughts?

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Cinq A Sept Zoe Faux Leather Moto Jacket

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Mansur Gavriel Square Toe Mary Jane Flat (Women)

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kkards

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Also, not pictured, but I ordered this cardigan thinking it would be a good summer weight staple. It’s not. It much heavier than I thought. But a good fall/winter basic if anyone is interested. It’s a cotton blend which is why I was thinking summer weight. Unsure if im going to keep it.

Treasure&Bond Crewneck Cotton Blend Cardigan

Sal

I like them all on you. The Mary Janes are excellent - definite keep. I think they will work with lots of jeans and pants.

The red moto looks good but if the weight is wrong I would return. I have a red leather jacket that I find useful and a good weight -but I suspect our climate is more even temperature wise than yours. Sneakers - I like them too but I would listen to your heart - there are always more sneakers.

Jenny H

Bummer that the red moto won't work for practical reasons. But if you won't wear it, it's not a win. I love both red footwear options-- I agree that the Mary Janes have the perfect amount of edge.

As for the sneakers, I'm not seeing aggressive personally (I very much like them on you!) but if that's how you feel, perhaps they just aren't right for you.

MsMaven

Not sure about the red jacket. It's a great color for you. It seems to me to be too busy for you--so many contrasting zippers. But then, you don't have it styled. Maybe figure out what you'd wear it with and take more photos.

I like both the red shoes and the red sneakers!

JAileen

I totally get that about some jackets. Too bad, because it looks great on you. I don’t see aggressive in the sneakers.

Roberta

Well, I love the sneaks, and it's too bad about the moto. "The thing you put on and then take off before leaving the house" - I have several items like that!

Joyce B

The Mary Janes and the sneakers look great, I don’t think the sneakers look aggressive but if you don’t feel comfortable in them, don’t keep them.
The jacket also looks good but, to me, faux leather is not a breathable fabric so I stay away from it.

Dee

I really like both shoes, the Mary Janes look classic yet modern, and I find the sneakers rather smart looking.
Love the red colour of the moto but I agree with Ms Maven that it does seem quite busy with all the zippers and belt etc...

Kate

Funnily enough, my favorite of the trio are the sneakers. I don’t find them aggressive at all. I’m not a Mary Jane person, so I can’t speak to those. The color of the jacket is stellar but like others, I do find it pretty busy.

Angie

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LOVE the sneakers! KILLER, kkards. Wear them with last year's red trench

Love the Mary Janes! That said, they look a little tight across the vamp. Do they feel comfy? They'll probably stretch....

I also vote return the jacket. There is something about the fabric that makes it neither here nor there. Would have been better in pleather, IMO.

Suz

Well, I love everything in red, so it is hard for me to say no to any of these, but if it were me, I would let the jacket go, and keep the shoes. The sneakers look super fab to my eye and I love the Mary Janes -- assuming the comfort is there for you.

ChristelJ

I think both the Mary Janes and the sneakers look fantastic on you.

The jacket is packed up and ready for me to take back to the store on Sunday.

I actually wore the sneakers at home this afternoon and they’re growing on me. Not sure why these look aggressive but I didn't think that about a red leather moto! I’m going to try a couple of outfits tomorrow and make a final decision.

Angie, when I looked back at the pictures I saw what you’re seeing, but I didn’t feel that when I tried them on earlier. I just slipped them back on and they are a smidge tight across the toes, need to wear them a little and see if they feel like they’ll give.

Aquamarine

Ha…I like the sneakers the best! Not at all aggressive, I’d wear them in a heartbeat and I’m not an aggressive dresser—whatever that means.

DonnaF

I think the sneakers will grow on you. Both pairs of shoes look very YOU. Hope you keep both. The jacket is very busy so you’re probably making a good call on returning it.

Janet

The fit on the jacket is so good! It’s a shame it doesn’t quite work in a functional way for you.

I like both pairs of shoes too, and I have to say I don’t find the red sneakers aggressive at all. In fact, the more muted red of them seems less aggressive than the bolder Mary Jane’s to me. I got a burgundy pair of Onitsuka Tigers last year and love them. Maybe burgundy would suit you better?

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Kyle

I love all of this for you, but understand that the moto may not work for your climate. Oh, my, those Mary Janes are just killer. They will really spice up any outfit. I like the sneakers, too. They are cute, but a definite statement.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I felt the same way as Janet about the sneakers; the red seems a little subtler on them, so they don't look overly bold to me. I love both pairs of shoes for you, and with the outfit you happened to have on. Too bad the jacket is a near-miss for what you wanted. The color looks great on you.

Runcarla

The square toe shoes are just the best! 10/10 in my opinion.

Barbara Diane

Love the shoes. I think the mary Jane’s are more airy and look great with your outfit. If the sneakers feel aggressive perhaps it’s because they are more solid. I would add a hint of red somewhere else to tie them together.

kellygirl

Gosh, I love the sneakers for you! IKWYM about the red jacket. It has ALGO!

Kkards, good call! I'm sure the will stretch a little across the toes because the leather is very soft.

Jaime

Both red shoes are excellent on you. I understand why the moto is a problem functionally but the color is stunning.

Debbie

Love both pairs on shoes. Those red sneakers look amazing!

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

Bummer about the jacket, because it looks like it was made for you, but I found myself nodding along to putting it on and taking it off before you walk out the door.

I love love love the red Mary Janes! I think the sneakers look good, but as a wearer of neutral sneakers, I can see why they seem “aggressive”. Maybe wear them around the house for a bit and see if you like them?

Lisa

Wow some great red items here. I adore the red shoes and also the red sneakers. But I am biased because I like colored sneakers and matching them to my outfits.

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