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Shopping My Closet for Holiday Outfits

Carole

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After recovering from a sprained ankle I came down with the flu. No time to shop so looking in my closet for something to wear for 2 parties this weekend. I really don't know if I'll be up to going but thought I should be prepared.

What do you think of these possibilities? Plus, I pulled a pair of winter white trousers from the donate bag as these seem to be all over YLF lately. Do these work or do they look too dated?

Thanks so much for your help today and appreciate any and all feedback.

1. Plum cardi with sequins tank and velvet straight legs.
2." " " " and velvet flares
3. " " " " black dress pants with subtle stripe
4.Black Tahari blazer w/" " winter white trousers
5. Black cardi w/ " " "
6.plum cardi w/ BR cowlneck and SE Petty boots, winter white trousers'
7. " " " Steve Madden Grey tweed tassel slipper flat
8. Kenneth Cole Silk Shirtdress with zippered leggins and suede booties

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Latest reply was from kellygirl

Anonymous

I love 1 and 8! Your closet is great!

JR

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They all look great to me. Who needs to go shopping when they've got a closet like that?

I can't comment on what looks dated and what doesn't. I need too much help in that department myself.

rachylou

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The white trouser outfits are knockouts to me!

morethanbeige

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For the holidays, I love all the outfits with the sparkly top! So festive and beautiful!

Raisin

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1 and 4 are knockout outfits! Perfect for holiday parties.

Carole

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Thanks, Ceit.

JR, IKWYM about knowing what looks dated, I have a hard time believing I could actually get away with wearing these trousers, they are at least 5 years old.

JR-Thanks, feels good to know you like these white trousers.

MTB-Thanks for the thumbs up on the top ($12.00 at Old Navy!)

TraceyLiz65

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I agree with #1 and #4 as my favorite contenders!

ClaraT

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Your outfits all look nice.

I prefer the cardigans (rather than the structured jacket) with the sparkly top. Both the black and purple look nice.

I prefer the white trousers to the black to set off the sparkly top. But that may be because it is harder to see the details on the black pants. Perfect party outfit.

Love the outfits in photos 6 and 7, though they read more daytime holiday than nighttime holiday to me. *Yes* to the bracelet in 7.

I cannot see your shoes or the dress in the last pic, but the silhouette is nice and the sash is pretty.

unfrumped

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I love 1-3 and you would just decide IRL which pants depending on your mood, or to have a change, or if one is more comfortable for a longer event--slim looks great on you and is more trendy but I don't think the others are off the table.

I'll go against the crowd and say I'm not as much a fan of the white pants with black. I may have poison eye for that as I am not a big white/black color-blocking fan, though I like black and white mixed together, and the strong horizontal line at the hip bothers me.. I would like to see the white pants with other soft whites, taupes. I would try the patterned top and plum cardi with your black slim pants and then maybe pick up some of the color, or even white (whatever is in the print or that "goes") ,with your handbag or other accessories.

You do have a good array of choices for mixing and matching!

JulieJohn

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Those are all great! Love the white bottoms with the purple and gold and the grey shoes - so unexpected but perfect for the holidays! Feel better and par-tay!

Suz

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Oh wow...can I come steal your clothes? Too bad we are not the same size. These are exactly the outfits I need for Friday night!

LOVE your sequin top with all the possible pants. I don't know which is best - truly, I think you can choose depending on your mood and the comfort level.

I also like the white pants (with your taupe SE booties, wow) and I actually prefer the jacket in that combo, but you need to know that I am a jacket lover.

6/7 and 8 look like great daytime party looks. LOVE the bracelet.

You are set!!

Carole

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R. Rae and TraceyLiz, Thanks for your vote!

Clara, I prefer the cardi's too and since the parties are neighborhood casual affairs think this might be more appropriate. Daytime holiday for 6-7, noted (with the bracelet)!

Unfrumped, You are echoing some of my thoughts with the white trousers and black together. It usually doesn't bother me to draw attention to my hips (as an IT).

Thanks JulieJohn, I was hoping that this would be a winner (I really like the colors together and feel sorta sexy in this.

Suz, Thanks for the lovely compliment, wouldn't it be fun to share clothes with YLF sisters? Good to know the sequins work with all the pant options, that will help me mix things up.

sarah

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Exactly what unfrumped said! I think the white pants are throwing me off a bit, as I don't usually associate white with holiday dressing (although of course Angie pulled it off the other day). But somehow with the richness of your tops I'm preferring black. Both tops are lovely, by the way.

Transcona Shannon

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Totally agree with Suz's comments and suggestions. You look fab in all of these Carole!

Jaime

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I really like the sparkly top with white bottoms and black jacket for a evening party. I don't think the white pants are dated, not sure what you are seeing there. All the outfits look good, I think the choice depends more on the sort of party. And feel better!

Angie

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#4!!! MY BEST!

Why would Winter white not be a holiday colour?

Carole

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Thanks, Sarah and Shannon! Appreciate the feedback and nice words!

Shevia, Thanks! I was just amazed that these trouser are able to be added back to my closet, I guess trousers don't date much. Although, these are really rather high waisted but you can't tell with the top untucked!

Angie, Thank you for confirming that the White pants are a go for the holidays! I really do love Winter White!

Nadya

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They're all great! 1,2, and 8 are my faves. I love winter white though, and it will be even more special against the inevitable sea of black slacks and jeans at yours parties. I think for my eye, I'd prefer them with lighter shoes,but since Angie blessed them clearly that's just me! Unless you want an excise to buy a blonde bootie :-).

Hope you heal quickly.

Carole

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Thanks, Nadya! I have several things coming up so can probably put all these into action. I wish I had a lighter pair of shoes, I do (SE Petty suede booties) but they wouldn't look right with this black ensemble. Thanks for the well wishes. I just keep thinking about all the things I need to be doing:(

deb

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#4 and #6 are my favorites.

Amy

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I prefer number 4 with the jacket, but I'm biased in favor of structured jackets, so take that with a grain of salt. You look great in all of these, though!

Anonymous

My favorite is number four because the jacket just looks more polished and festive to my eye. But you can't go wrong with any of these beautiful outfits. May you feel yourself again by the time you need to wear these. It's rotten to be laid up this time of year.

ManidipaM

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What a great assortment of choices! I'd be hard put to choose if this were me, but without knowing the time and mood of the parties you're attending, I like #1, #6 (prefer the lighter shoe) and #8 best, along with either #4 or #5 depending on whether it is more formal or less so (the blazer reads more formal to me, the cardigan more relaxed --- I'd use the first where there are likely to be colleagues or casual acquaintances while for an evening with just close friends or family, I'd go with the cardi).

Can I just add you have an enviable collection of great-fitting pants? Maybe I'm noticing it all the more because it is my Achilles heel, but I think it is so great to have alternatives within each category, like you do for the velvet straight pants and wide-legged. And such a fabulous fit on the white pair!

Atlantia

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I am completely in awe of your closet. You have exactly what I need for a few holiday parties coming up! I love #1 and #4.

Ingunn

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Oh, I want your closet! I think they are all fab, and my favorites are #1, #4 and #8, but it's a close call. No need for shopping this year, Carole, and I really hope you will feel up to going, because these beauties need to be worn!

Carole

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Deb, Amy and Joy- thanks so much for your help,, looks like 4 is a top contender!

Manidipam, thank so much- you and I are thinking alike. I like the casual vibe with the cardi's, will probably save the jacket outfit for a holiday dinner next week. Funny you should mention my pants collection, I love pants but have a difficult time finding PPL. I usually need at least a 34 inseam for flats and 36 or longer for heels. If I can find the proper length, I'm usually good to go. I'm so happy the white pants past YLF muster. Feels good to have resurrected a pair.

Atlantia-what a nice complement, thank you!

Ingunn-thanks for your well wishes and your reassurances about my holiday wardrobe. Feels great to be able to find something in my closet that will fill the bill!

Asingh

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Great outfits, Carole! I like no. 7 the best.

Asingh

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Great outfits, Carole! I like no. 7 the best.

cobaltblue

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Number 4 is my favorite, but I'd be beyond pleased to show up at a holiday affair wearing any of these looks. Great!

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