My first thought is I would try it with a pink top, but that is me projecting and not you. But I do have a somewhat similar jacket and chain necklace... Ok, you look good to me, but it does not seem to hit the right note when you look at yourself so I say move on.

My suggestion would be that the cami is too long for the proportions to work well. I notice that in the inspiration pic, the model has the top tucked. Maybe replace the top with a shorter one since you don't like to tuck?

There you go. You learned more about what you like and don’t like - for now

Listen to your feelings and run with it.

I think the length of the top could be the issue, maybe a semi tuck.
Of course the easiest solution would be to go with a column of color and
try a white top, lol. Of course that is too limiting. The jacket is beautiful and I am hoping there is a part 2 where you try solutions.

After emptying my closet yesterday and switching out high summer pieces for some early fall ones, I'm considering selling this jacket. This has been an excellent learning exercise in several ways.

*toes tingling*

Oh wow, if you’re ready to move on, I understand. I admire how you can let go so much more easily than I can!

And on a purely selfish level, I wonder if that jacket would fit me.

You know, as lovely a jacket as it is, it doesn't fill any particular need or hole, has not been easy to style , and will require buying more tops to make it work. I don't want to have to work that hard. It might just be a little too boyish for my style, and honestly - I bet I've worn it 4 times since I bought it, and never felt fab in it . Blazers are a tricky thing : the window for wearing is short, and I only wear sleeveless tops underneath ...and as you can tell from my last (also Smythe) jacket post, I have trouble with them. I think I'd rather recoup some $ I can use toward some new boots and jeans. Or a black McQueen chiffon scarf

Lisa, it makes a lot of sense. Use the money for something you LOVE wearing instead.

I think the blazer looks fabulous, as does the outfit, but all your analysis (and that of other fabbers) of why it's not working for you seem spot on.

I totally agree that short hair can make menswear styles read too masculine. I feel the same way. It isn't true for everyone, but often is.

If there is any doubt left in your mind (and it sounds like there is not), go back and read what you wrote "I don't want to have to work that hard" I have a similar descriptor I use for something I'm "Trying too hard to like".

And one last comment, that necklace is GORGEOUS! I want something like that. I went over to the Club Monaco site but they don't have anything like that. You have the BEST jewelry!

Thanks Chris - the necklace is quite old . And I really like “ Trying too hard to like”. Perfect for this jacket too .

Lisa - remember you asked me about the Vince leather jacket? I so get this. It’s a learning curve. It’s just a smidge too far off your style. Life is too short. Ok, even a beautiful ok, is not good enough if it doesn’t make you feel great. Get some cash back and get the McQ scarf. Think what joy that would give you.

For me, I feel the blazer button being so low of a stance is one of the things I find to bother me a little with the overall silhouette. It seems more near to the pelvis, instead of slightly higher, nearer to the waist. So, for me, it is actually the blazer kind of overwhelming you - as nice as it is, maybe it's just not quite the right one? I don't have a problem with the contrast or gray and I love gold jewelry with gray personally (goes with goldish tones in hair)

Its not a bad outfit, but i agree a softer top would help-print or lace maybe, or a longer necklace to breakup the grey. I have the same issue with blazers feeling masculine, though my hair is longer than yours. The only one i own now is lace!

I have been meaning to come back for a week, because a thought popped into my head, about this outfit. Then things got busy and I forgot...

I haven't read any of the other comments here since I previously posted, but here is what occurred to me:

I feel like what is missing, is a cool rock tee-shirt underneath that jacket. You've got this cool-girl Debbie Harry vibe - you should see it through.

La Belle D - that would look great with the jacket, I agree, but I couldn't wear a rock/concert t-shirt with any kind of authenticity. I'd look like a sad middle -aged woman playing dress up Sigh . Such a great idea tho - thank you !

Y'know, I think texstyle might be onto something -- I just realized after reading her comment that the jacket has a low stance (not immediately obvious to me since you're wearing it open). I find lower-stance blazers difficult. I know they're trending right now, but they always seem a little problematic on those of us with busts and/or hips. To my eye, they seem to suit straighter figures more, and even then they can look boxy. Not the easiest thing to style, but still, I think you've made this one look good. Not that it's relevant to this blazer since you've decided to let it go, but it's been helpful to think this through since I've been seeing this cut around a lot, and it's helped me pinpoint why in general the low-stance look doesn't appeal to me.