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Tweed for work and for play. 2 renditions 3.18 wiw

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I've had the ivory tweed jacket for a couple of years - bought at a sample sale. Fits well, looks good, but it never really gets worn. In fact, I'm nor sure I've actually worn it for work. Yikes. One of those things bought with no need in mind. I like the contrast here of ivory and black, and like it with a longer necklace . My shoe game is a little weak at the moment...as much as I love shoes, I seem to repeat the same sorts of looks over and over again and take almost no risks at all. Need to rectify that. I think it's partly due to climate: half the year I'm in boots, and the other 4 months I'm in sandals , leaving only a month or two to wear heavier shoes/pumps/etc. The other reason is for a lack of variety here at retail - not the most fashion-forward city . These are not my favourite shoes by any means, but I did pick these with Angie's "higher vamp closes the gap" suggestion in mind. I personally prefer the ankle and more of the foot showing as I find it prettier , but, never one to not follow the rules...

I picked up the second tweed at Nordstrom a few weeks ago, and this is it's debut . It was SO inexpensive, yet really well made and I'm very pleased with the fit. There are even some nice zipper details to make it look at little more $ than it was. The t-shirt is a new find from my favourite store - a logo t I can actually get behind

outfit 1 - jacket - Olsen sample - old
jeans - Gap kick crops - new
tank - Current Elliot - old
shoes - Browns Couture - last year
necklace - Banana Republic - new

outfit 2 - jacket - Nordstrom random house label - new
t-shirt - CHRLDR - new
jeans - KUT - last fall
shoes - same as outfit 1 - snooze

I think I still need to up the accessories with both of these to take them out of ho-hum territory. Not sure yet what I'll add . I'm sticking with outfit #2 for today (an office/casual day).

Thoughts? Still missing something with these? I just sense that outfit 1 will not get repeated. Sorry - these photos are not quite in order, but that's a little beyond me at the moment

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Suz

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Those look fabulous on you! And here you are saying you don't see why to bother with kick crops? SHEESH!! You are wearing them!!

I agree the first one looks great with longer necklace. That looks like a lovely jacket. And the second jacket looks so fun. I have yet to make it to a Canadian Nordstrom's. I hope I get to go to one eventually...

As for footwear, I think you are wise to limit the actual shoe choices. These work very well and look cool. I understand this issue. Shannon and I had an epiphany moment early in our forum days that -- hey-- we really only wear shoes for about 2 months a year!! No wonder all we own are boots and sandals!! In all seriousness, a girl needs a few shoes, too, but I tend to spend most of my $$ on the items that will get the most wear.

Tanya

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Love both versions on you, Lisa! I think that they are super flattering and plenty interesting, nothing boring about them. You could add one of your fancy necklaces tot he second outfit, but it is great as it is. I also really envy your ability to wear collarless jackets, they look atrocious on me.

Angie

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Another Killer set of outfit renditions, Lisa. (I'm chuckling at Suz's first paragraph, and agreeing with her!).

Nothing ho-hum about these outfits - what are you smoking???

*smiling*

I like both versions equally, and wanted to add that your footwear choice makes the look flattering to my eye. You closed the gap in the same colour as the bottoms, which creates a long line on the leg. You look 100% gorgeous. Rock on.

Anonymous

So stylish. I love #2. The jacket and t-shirt work so well together, it's like they're part of the same designer collection!

It would be worth analyzing why you don't wear the first jacket.

Karie

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Both versions look good, but the second outfit is definitely my favorite. I think I would like the first better if the contrast were lower. Our season for wearing pumps is also somewhat short (but probably not as short as yours) that's why I'm wearing the heck out of mine right now! Once those temps hit 70, my summer shoes come out to play (my temps for wearing sandals are kind of high because my feet are always cold)

And you do look fab in that collarless jacket - I echo Tanya in that they usually look atrocious on me

Banoffi

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You are rocking the second outfit! Love it.

Jules

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Great looks. Your older jacket appears right on trend! As for shoes, we've also discussed in the past that there's very little transitional footwear even available in Canada. Well, pumps are always around, but cute oxfords, loafers etc? Even when we have the same brands as U.S./UK fabbers, we don't get nearly the selection. Probably because of the climate! The fact that the sockless look has really dominated does not help, because even when it's dry enough in March/April to wear shoes, it's not often warm enough to go bare ankled.

Anonymous

haha - Suz and Angie - my frustration with all of the recent cropped flare postings was more to do with the amount of angst it seemed to be causing everyone. I like kick crops and flares as much as the next person, but I can't quite understand the pondering and worrying over length and fit and which ones to buy etc etc. I realize that mine are probably a bit too long, but I can't bring myself to care enough to alter them. The GAP ones were on sale (as everything always is) a week or two ago, so I picked up two pair without trying them on. Told myself if they fit, I'd keep them. They do, and I honestly didn't even look at the length until I remembered Angie's 2-4" above the ankle bone rule. Mine are most definitely not that short, but I'm not about to start hemming $40 jeans. And I actually like them this length!

Karie - Interesting point about the first jacket working better with a lower contrast pant/top. That would be worth trying in warmer weather - although I'm not a fan of an all pale look on me - makes me look like a marshmallow.

Sara L.

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Great outfits! I love the necklace in #1 and the graphic tee in #2. I'm a big fan of graphic tees. I think your shoes are great - interesting and funky.

Joy

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Wonderful outfits. I'm especially drawn to the graphic tee with the black and white tweed jacket.

viva

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I like #1 but I LOVE #2. The maximal girl in me loves the extra oomph from the color/texture of the jacket, the great notched neckline, the super-fab tee shirt, and the distressed jean. I want the entire look head-to-toe. Amazingly chic. What bag did you carry?

Anonymous

Thank you friends! Vivian - haven't managed to get out of the house yet - but when I do, with this outfit, I think it will be my trusty everyday RM bag . But now you have me thinking .....I don't really use bags to make an outfit.

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Gail

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Love both the outfits and the kick crops look great on you. The jackets both look classy and I love that you put one with the graphic T, I have never been able to rock that look. I think that the shoes/sandals are really nice and work well with the jeans. I too wear boots or sandals very few pairs of everyday shoes ! It is a problem this time of year.

Angie

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Like I said, it's your footwear that makes the length and fit here work very well, Lisa.

As for the angst, this can happen with "new-to-you" items, and the fear I may have put into our members about length and fit. I am Queen Pedantic about Length & Fit, so it's probably my reign of terror! But I'm quite harmless, and want everyone to have fun with fashion. Like you are right now with this look. And of course there is no harm is trying and analyzing things - that some members prefer to do (and enjoy!) more than others. I don't want us ever to take this all too seriously, though.

Momo

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I like that very much. Both have a cool look that I love. Particularly liking 2

Sal

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These are cool Lisa! 2 is awesome full stop!! And true to you. Wear wear wear!

I really like 1 too. I think I would like another light piece in the look- maybe shoes or a bag? Or pearls? I think pointy black pumps would be great with this look if you have them? However I love the pieces as shown here and the light jacket over a column of colour is a flattering look and the footwear enhance this.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I love both jackets on you and both outfits as well. For the first one, my tendency would be to add some pattern somewhere to the all-solid look, although it's a beautiful simply chic look as it is. I'm wondering about one of your fab scarves in addition to the necklace? Also, I would love to see you try the ivory jacket with olive sometime, too. Maybe that would help get it out of the closet more often.
The black and white jacket is dynamite with the graphic tee. No further accessories needed, in my opinion. Unless you want to add some kind of substantial bracelet (leather, studs, or heavy chain--that kind of thing)?

rachylou

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I can't get over black and white. Love!

Aida

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How cute are you Love them both. I am in the same camp as you with the low vamp footwear and ankle pants, by the way. We are certainly the minority! I loooove to pair dainty pumps with my ankle pants. Slightly awkward and very pretty. I think the first look would be super with low vamp light colored footwear, too, though not sure if that will read as a little too sweet for you. I also want to see something BIG AND BOLD for the jewelry! Either a chunky mixed bib piece, or maybe several of those long pendants. Second outfit looks super as-is. Great contrast with the graphic tee, distressed jeans, harder-edged sandals, and pretty+classic jacket. REALLY good outfits!

SarahTheWhite

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Wow - amazing outfits! # 1 is great, but the only reason it is not my favorite is because of my own feelings about the style of jacket on me. You look wonderful in it. But I have to say that I am wowed by #2 - every detail of it. Beautiful!

Brooklyn

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Very stylish! I am another who struggles with collarless jackets but no 1 looks great on you. I like the cuff detail and the shaggy hems. Like Sharan I think I would add a printed scarf just to lift the blocks of colour or maybe a light coloured bag. No 2 is perfect. Very funky. I love it when something inexpensive really works out. It is extra satisfying!

rabbit

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These are up there with my favorite outfits on you, smashing!

The cream jacket is great with your hair and looks good over a column of black with the necklace. The second outfit skews more casual, but is very chic, and I usually have a poison eye for logo tees, but not this one! The fit and proportions are great on both

If you wanted to add something, my first instincts would be to either add a bold bright lip (I'm really liking poppy or tomato red lips with stark black and white or navy and white outfits at the moment), or a bag that introduces a third color to the first outfit (many brights, pastels or non-black neutrals would work), maybe the second outfit also, though that has more going on in terms of pattern so a black bag works there.

Debbie

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I love that cream jacket on you! It's amazing how things hang in our closet and then we pull them out. I hope you wear it more. The black and white jacket is beyond gorgeous! Your reasoning on shoes makes sense and I should probably think about that more.

Beth Ann

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2 tweed jackets! Both are fabulous. I love the way you gave the second one the casual treatment. I love the flares on you -- mine are longer, too, but I like them that way!

Anne-Marie

I love both looks on you! They are perfect and #1 is particularly sleek. But if you want to add some interest to the cream jacket over the black column, I agree with Firecracker's and Brooklyn's posts. What about styling a colorful, long, narrow scarf under the jacket unknotted, with the ends just hanging free? Maybe something with both black and white and colors would look nice. Or you could knot it at, or just under, sternum level. I'm also seeing it worn choker-style with the ends hanging down back under your jacket...

Oh! You could also cluster some colorful brooches that coordinate with each other on the jacket.

Deborah

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Lisa, I like both outfits equally. There is a fab, modern vibe here that I love and think if very you. Do you think you are a minimalist? I know you love your jewelry (and i love your jewelry too) but I don't look at this outfits and think they 'need' anything extra. The Tweed jacket is quite a statement piece and I love that both outfits are quite minimal. Having said that they would look just as good accessorized otherwise

BTW the length of the pants looks good. I tend to like my 'cropped' pants longer than most

Style Fan

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Great looks but I love #2. It has the punk look that I love. Great T shirt. Great shoes. I tend to agree with Suz about shoes. I have booties and sandals but very few shoes. When would I wear shoes? The length of your pants looks fine to me. I seem to take in the whole picture and then look at details.
I tend not to worry about the length of my pants. I just cuff them and throw them on. They are all probably too long or too short.

Anonymous

Oh. My. Goodness!. Lisa! I love both jackets--and your cropped flares with those shoes in outfit 1 are a wow (and an inspiration as I struggle with the idea of this style for me). Your flare placement looks just right. I love this black and white look for late winter-tween spring.

The second outfit is just awesome. That jacket is fab, and so Quintessential LisaP paired with the graphic tee. I think the collarless look is great on you in this particular piece--maybe it's the prints, or maybe your fabulous hair. I struggle with collarless myself, but have found that any problems can be resolved by the neckline on what i wear underneath.

Did I mention how fab your hair is looking?

kkards

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well, i don't know why you haven't wear the 1st jacket more often, IMO its just the thing to make any outfit workwear ready….ok, that being said, i love #1, but i would change the footwear to something visually lighter, but again, that's my personal preference, and this certainly works.

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