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Winter mirror selfies with a little bit of extra reflection

Jaime

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These outfits reflect the two main ways I get dressed - starting with a formula or starting with a piece.
1. Pink coat: 100% inspired by a piece, specifically wanting to wear this pink coat after seeing Angie's pink coat selfies. This coat (which I have posted in previous years) is by Dereta London and probably from the 60s.
2 - 4. Starting with a formula. I don't remember where I saw this trick, but I have been very into layering my sweaters over thin lacey or patterned sweaters and letting the sleeves show.
5. Starting with a piece - The jackets is vintage Fendi from the late 70s I think and I wanted to be sure to wear it before it gets too warm.
6. Starting with a piece - I pulled out this vintage Ann Demeulemeester shirt and realized it was pretty tonal with my trusty cashmere cardigan.

I think I usually get dressed with a piece in mind (taking into consideration the weather and how much walking I will be doing). I know we have discussed this before, but would be happy to hear how you pick your outfits. All comments and suggestions are of course welcome. Thanks for looking.

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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Wow, these are all such cool, inspired looks. I can see how starting with a piece OR a formula works really well for you, and I would say I do some of each of those, also. You have such an amazing collection of special designer pieces that can really inspire your creativity, which shines through in 1, 5, and 6.

I first saw outfit 1 before reading your intro, and I thought of Angie's
recent post with her pink coat. And whaddayaknow--there was the inspo! I
like the juxtaposition of the simple, super casual white tee, slouchy
bag, and quirky booties with this super classic looking coat.

I love, love your formula of sweater layering and how it works with all three of them here. I am swooning over the fun, frilly, soft white and blue pairing in 4.

Angie

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Looking wonderful as always, Jaime! Humbled to have inspired the outfit with the smashing pink coat, which you wear perfectly with fun pink hoop earrings

#4 is my fave, and KILLER. That shade of turquoise with the matching earrings is sensational on you! Such a pretty and effective casual look that you wear with elegance and sass!

The delightful mop of silver curls is getting extra fabulous too!

Suz

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So fun to see the pink coat come out!

And also, the Demeulemeester pink. I like how you have paired it with the more rugged jeans and boots. It makes wearing pink feel less girly. Gives that hit of juxtaposition.

I'm especially in love with the pairing (and the earrings!) in #4. Like filigree! Delicate yet cozy.

MsMaven

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I'll take ## 1 & 5 please. Both look modern and well, fabulous to my eyes.

Lisa

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#1 - You look lovely in pink! What a great coat!

#2-#4 - I always layer my sweaters with long sleeve tees and button down shirts. This has me thinking of a new way to layering in the future. Very clever!

#6 - Another lovely pink outfit, the tonal layering is great here. And the pink laces in the boots is a fun touch too.

For your question, I am a mood based dresser. My mood usually picks an item and the rest of the outfit comes from that. Sometimes the weather or activity will decide the outfit (for example, I'm not going to wear wide legs that skim the ground when it's raining), but even then, my outfits will still be created around wanting to wear a specific item. I'll use formula's too, but even then there's an item at the core of the decision, the formula just helps me assemble the missing pieces for an outfit.

Sal

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I love these looks too Jaime especially 1 5 6.

I almost always start with a piece that I want to wear - at least half the time it is shoes. Sometimes my favourite dress, sometimes a neglected piece, and sometimes my most practical boots in wet weather.

I occasionally use a formula, or a theme, or a colourway.

Cookie

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Love, love, love!! Especially the first two outfits. I really have a thing for vintage coats. Sigh.

I think I usually choose outfits on the basis of wanting or (usually for weather reasons) needing to wear a specific item.

Bijou

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Such an interesting reflection. I generally start with a piece in mind, most often an item of clothing. You are a master of creating interesting outfits that also look appropriate for your day's activities.

I love your layering formula and will be inspired to try that when we get into weather that permits layers.

Not likely for at least another month for me, as we are still experiencing high summer weather.

Jaime

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Thank you all for your thoughtful and kind comments! You have all made my day!
Sharan - Wow, I am so flattered. I do want to amp up the creativity in my looks. I have amassed so many crazy pieces, I feel like I need to live up to them now.
Angie - Even though the zen diagrams of our styles only overlap here and there, your kind support over the years gave me the courage to develop my style in the first place. And of course I had to wear the pink coat after seeing you in yours!
Suz - I actually think of you when I wear those pink colors - to me they are sort of berry . The combination in #4 is actually one of my repeats I like it so much.
MsMaven - Well I couldn't be more delighted to hear my fiftyish year old clothes look modern!
Lisa - I really appreciate your detailed comments! I wish I could remember where I saw the idea of the mesh/lace top under sweaters but I am all in.
Sal - I hear you - I used to always start with shoes - based on weather, plans and mood. But I am trying to branch out.
Cookie - Me too on the vintage coats! To my delight and detriment there is no end to the vintage coats supply here, due to our large immigrant population from colder climates and mild winters. I happen to run cold .

eta Bijou - Thank you! I think you put my aim very succinctly: interesting yet appropriate outfits! And I know the feeling of the long, hot summer.

SarahD8

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Oh wow! All great looks but I’m especially drawn to the tonal pinks in #6. Like Suz I love the juxtaposition of the happy pink with the tough boots (I feel that the cut of the shirt and sweater also have a utilitarian vibe). You are basically channeling the look I’m aiming at for spring here….taking notes!!

RachelNZ

It sounds like you have a great collection of coats to draw from so it absolutely makes sense to build an outfit round them and these look great. Your formula is great way to get some wear out of shorter tops during colder periods, I'm particularly drawn to #2 and #4.

Like others have said I think I mostly start from a piece but then I may have a formula I apply to the piece which makes it easier to build out the full outfit.

Aquamarine

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Your posts/outfits are always so interesting and inspirational. I LOVE the peek-of-lace outfits, especially. Well done!

Star (Lise)

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Fab outfits but the pink coat steals the show for me, So pretty.

Dee

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Oh my, that pink coat is just divine on you. Love the idea of lacey or pattern sleeves peaking out. The turquoise version is especially pretty. All your outfits have that special juxtaposition that makes them stylish and interesting.

I think weather and/or my mood most often dictates my fashion choices. I tend to wear the same casual looks in a sort of formulaic way, usually starting with pants based on weather and my tops based on my mood.

kkards

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I love learning what and how people put their outfits together. I usually start with what my day looks like, and then move to the weather and try to figure out how the two will interact. But there are definitely days that I start with an item and build from there

I like how you bookended these outfits with pink! And that lace “trick” is interesting, not sure if I have the lace piece to try it, but it’s a great idea

RobinF

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Ooh love that pink coat! I also like your looks with the lace sleeves - nice way to extend the wear of sweaters with shorter sleeves.

JAileen

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The pink coat made me think of Angie’s recent outfit. With your gorgeous hair, I always think dark colors look good, but the pink looks great, too.

How I choose an outfit: I consider what I’ll be doing and the weather.

Jaime

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Thanks for all your responses! Agree with most of you that weather and activities are the first consideration, but with my large wardrobe that still leaves plenty of choice .
SarahD8 - Looking forward to your Spring looks!
RachelNZ - I have more coats than days to wear them really .
Aquamarine - What a nice thing to say!
Star - Thank you!
Dee - Interesting that you start with pants based on weather. For me, the weather mostly determines the heaviness of my coat and the type of shoes.
kkards - I also do the underlayer with mesh tops that I have collected for this purpose.
RobinF - I wish I could credit my source for that trick!
Jaileen - Angie definitely inspired me to wear that coat!

slim cat

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Great coat and fun outfits all around! I love your layering - outfit # 3
( low contrasting with soft feel of comfort ) and outfit #4 ( high contrast and strong impact ) as my favorite!

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I usually start my outfits with a color. Unless I am going somewhere besides hiking or the gym, and have a particular “me” that I want to convey for the event at hand.

Jaime

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Thanks slim cat!
Lisa interesting that you start with color, I am going to think about that.

Brooklyn

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Fabulous! I like your layering trick. And the jacket in 5 is sooo good. I always like your bags too. Cool but practical.

I am a bit of a formula dresser in summer so I tend to get dressed with a colour in mind. Usually I think what colours do I feel like wearing today? Today I am teal In winter I probably dress more with a piece in mind.

Ket

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Oh Jaime, you layer so beautifully! I really love 1, 4, and 5. Pink coat is lovely and that Fendi jacket is jaw dropping! 4 just feels so... pretty, easy, laid back. A phenomenal watery turquoise on you too. <3 And I agree: Your silvery curls are utterly elegant!

Val MN

These outfits are dazzling! All the more so with the extra reflection

Jaime

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Brooklyn you added the missing piece to Lisa's answer about color. For me, a multi-formula dresser, I cannot separate the color from the silhouette because each piece is its own unique combination and I wear a lot of colors and silhouettes. But with your strict use of color it works differently and color can lead the way. That might only make sense to me . Anyway, thanks!
Ket thank you so much! That jacket is a very special and so are your kind words.
Val MN Very appreciated.

Runcarla

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The Fendi jacket outfit is fabulous!

Column

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You and that blue in #4! Divine!