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Scrunched pants, OBG’s, and new white sneakers . Wiw 12.7.20

Anonymous

3 of my all time favourite pieces here : 2 of which are now a decade old ( parka and pants/leggings) . The sweater is newest at 5 years old now .
*Leather / ponte leggings ( I’d normally wear folded under to be a bit shorter but in the spirit of today’s post , I decided I actually prefer them scrunched and less crisp ) : Club Monaco *Cashmere sweater ( no pills , ever ) : Club Monaco

Waxed canvas parka : SAM NYC

White sneakers: Eileen Fisher . New , and I’m thrilled with them !

I was standing in front of my jewellery “ wall” looking for inspiration and decided I’d like to wear a vintage-y pin today . Something different . I contemplated doing a whole shoulder full , but it’s just me in my office today not seeing anyone so opted for just one

Nothing feels better than top quality older pieces that still fit ( these pants only fit every few years -and I’m pleased to be able to wear them again !!) and look good . Money well spent !

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27 replies

Latest reply was from kellygirl

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

KILLER parka, and I'm loving the brooch on the jumper! It livens the grey. You wear casual glitz well. (Personally, I love a bit of glitz...)

Faux fur trim always looks chic and fun to my eye. I have a sugar eye for it....

Super cute sneakers, and fab bit of scrunch on the pants! Flattering.

BLESS OUR BEAUTIFUL OLD WARDROBE ITEMS.

Sal

Veteran

Nailed it! The sneakers are fab - exactly what you wanted. And they provide the modern to the classic parka and pants.

Really good look on you.

slim cat

Veteran

Fab look! I like the faux fur trim on the parka - close in color to your hair' highlights. Great fit on every piece .

Anonymous

Sadly, the fur here is real . I wrote to the manufacturer before I paid for the jacket ( which I had coveted for a few years prior ) to ask about the provenance of the fur and their sourcing practices . I didn’t love the idea of real fur at all , but made the decision to go ahead based on the very thoughtful response I received to my letter . The coat is probably the most expensive garment I’ve ever bought , and it’s been worth it . The fur around my face is incredibly warm and luxurious - albeit controversial , I know .

Helena

Veteran

Looks awesome!

Roxanna

Veteran

I have a similar CM cashmere sweater (cardigan) and you are right, no pills ever. I wear out with a similar pin too love it!

madeline

Veteran

All the pieces look great. I really like the pin. I’ve been looking at my pin collection for the holidays. Now your photo is my inspo.

cat2

Veteran

Love the sweater! I have some existing items trimmed in real fur, and am continuing to wear them. New faux fur is so good that the real stuff doesn’t stand out when I wear it, and I don’t want to jettison perfectly good outerwear.

Gail

Veteran

Love the coat and sneakers are really nice too , a big thumbs up !

Jane

Veteran

CM is so so good. The cashmere looks beautiful and particularly with the pin. The EF trainers are super - I like the thickness of the sole and the laces.

I do agree, that older pieces are like old friends!

Cardiff girl

Veteran

Can’t beat some good quality ,Simple silhouette ,classic clothing.Very nice.

Bijou

Veteran

One of your best outfits. Each item is beautiful quality and fits so well. I really understand your dilemma with real vs faux fur. I have quite a bit of faux fur and worry about how it does not biodegrade, so faux fur isn’t perfect either. Your coat is stunning on you and the warmth of real fur makes sense in your climate. It’s nice to know that it was ethically sourced.

Jaime

(website)

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Good cashmere is very, very good. Very happy for the white shoe inspiration too!

Brooklyn

Veteran

Love the scrunch, the asymmetrical top and the pin. I recently got some white sneaks too and I am slowly adjusting my eye to them (they look so bright!) You are wearing them the way I am wearing mine too (with darks), so its great to see some inspiration.

Suz

(website)

Veteran

That sweater is beautiful! I love it with the sparkly vintage pin -- fun juxtaposition with the parka! And the sneakers look so pristine and wonderful.

Tell me what you love about them. What makes them so ultra-great. (I happen to like EF footwear so I will be receptive to whatever you might have to say).

Re the fur -- it's controversial, I know, but I happen to loathe faux fur (most of it) and adore the feel/ warmth/ function of real fur.

I'm a huge animal lover and my stepchild is a vegan animal rights activist. So. I realize this is selfish of me. But honestly? Nothing beats real fur for warmth, wetness protection, and luxury. I won't be going out and buying an entire fur coat, but the bit I have on cuffs of one coat and collar of another are probably not my biggest sin.

Suz

(website)

Veteran

Also, isn't waxed cotton the bomb? I love that stuff when it is well done.

Gigi

Veteran

Simple, but with enough detail to be interesting. Great casual outfit! I love the asymmetric hem.

Lynette

Looks great Lisa! And your hair is just fab right now! Tell me about the “jewelry wall” please! And more about the EF sneakers. I love them.

kkards

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Yay for finding your white sneakers! Fab, love the lacing and the thicker sole.
and i like the simple grey and black outfit, just enough details to keep the outfit interesting, and casual and easy enough for simple stay at home day.

Anonymous

Glad you found your sneakers and yay to OBG! And while I don't wear fur myself, having fur that's a decade old is certainly more responsible than cycling through 10 faux furs in the same time!

RobinF

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Great outfit! I love the sneakers, the laces are a fun different detail. I also love the scrunch, the leggings are the perfect slimness to make it work.

Anonymous

Thank you all ! This felt like a pretty basic and unadorned look, especially with no makeup , but it's kinda the reality of work these days. I do wish I had added a bunch more of my real and faux vintage pins to this sweater but - next time.

Suz - the EF sneakers and what makes them so good for me:
1. platform - love the little bit of extra height because it feels dressier somehow
2. ghillie style laceing = interesting to me, and allows me to really pull tight the upper to get a good fit
3. at regular price they were a little spendy , but on sale (on Nordstrom.com 's site which of course we can't order from but they were also listed on nordstromrack.com which we CAN buy from - weird) they were really reasonable ! I'm getting great quality for an excellent price
4. beautifully cushioned inside
5. real stitching around the sole - another sign of quality (sole not just glued to the upper)
6.they were exactly what I wanted in terms of simple and sleek design with no colour or extraneous bells and whistles.

Like most platforms or flatforms, they are slightly shallow on me , but not so much that they aren't wearable. I don't really understand the whole foot-volume concept so can't comment on how they fit in that regard. They are also ever-so-slightly wide, which surprised me, but again not enough to be an issue. Again, being able to really tighten the upper makes them feel great to wear.

Jewellery wall: haha! It's really just an over-the-door hanger thing with a million clear pockets- that's really long and holds a lot of stuff. I have a real issue with storage in this condo and have nowhere to store my jewellery neatly. I don't like having it out on display and this was the best solution . I stand in front of it and ponder life .

Also fur vs faux : I'm not a big fan of faux fur either. It's an environmental nightmare to produce and unless it's taken care of properly, can look really ratty . Have you ever seen faux fur trimmed hoods on parkas that have been washed in a machine ? Oh my god - how do people not notice these things???

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I believe that there is argument for both sides to what is a very controversial topic. Simply put, the production of both real fur and faux fur is hard on the environment, but in different ways.

Like every ethical and sustainable wardrobe decision, it's a compromise at best at the moment. No slam dunks, unfortunately. And there is absolutley no pleasing everyone with your decisions. People have to figure out what keeps them up at night, and what doesn't. This differs greatly between people, and there is no getting around it. As long as you are thinking about these important issues, and doing what you can to manage them ethically and sustainably your way - it's good.

Personally, I prefer faux fur to real fur, and have been able to keep my own faux fur items looking good and for a long time. I hope it stays that way!

Anonymous

Of course, Angie. Like most things fashion and style : there is no right nor wrong.

Synne

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Exquisite cashmere sweater, and the colour is fab on you. Reminds me that grey is a beautiful and versetaile neutral that I should wear more! Also fab coat and shoes. I also have a coat with real fur trimmings. I understand your conflicted feelings. Very warm and comfy. I think most people just assume the fur is fake. I will not correct them!

Anonymous

Love this whole look on you. Upscale Polished.

kellygirl

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This is so fab, Lisa! So neat and modern--those sneakers couldn't be more perfect for your polished style. They are in my basket--I'm thinking of getting them for DD too. Thanks for the review!