WIW…a mix of elements - YouLookFab Forum

It was a strange day and I was feeling a little strange! The weather couldn’t decide if it wanted to be cool and foggy or hot and humid. I wanted to wear my wide leg jeans, but I also wanted to wear my new/thrifted blazer jacket that I just got back from the dry cleaners. Decided to go with a mix of trendy/modern/classic/retro with dressy and casual juxtaposition. Black mesh t from the closet, classic dressy black low heeled pumps, retro thrifted burgundy Coach bag, thrifted scarf as a belt to pull all the colours together. It could have been discordant, but I feel it sort of works. Well, I felt good

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5 months ago

Suz

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Veteran

Fun jacket, Carla -- a modified version of the oversized trend. I love it with the deep cuff jeans! Sexy top, too!

Sal

It more than works - I love this. The delicate shoes and fitted top complement the wide jeans and boxy jacket perfectly. Very successful experiment.

Cee

You're too cool for school, Carla !

Firecracker (Sharan)

What a great outfit, Carla. It works splendidly. I love the mix of edge with that mesh tee and the raw-cuffed jeans, and your classic chic jacket and pumps.

slim cat

I love it - perfect mix! Smart way of using scarf as a belt!

MsMaven

I love this too! You put together a great combo. For me, the jeans really make the outfit.

pirouette

Active Member

You look lovely Carla and your hair is gorgeous. You have a great talent for putting stuff from your wardrobe together and creating a whole new look

bella

You look amazing! I would wear this in a heartbeat if I believed I could pull of the top! So so good!

Star

Yip it totally works - YLF!

Aquamarine

Sounds like a tricky day to dress for, but you’ve pulled it off beautifully.

Dee

Super cool, chic outfit, that top is oh so french sexy too, the scarf belt adds a nice colourful accent that pulls it all together.

AndiB

Oh my word! look at YOU! This is so fab. So, So, So, So FAB! Rock on!

Bonnie

It does work and what a great combo. The scarf and bag made a wonderful contrast.

ChristelJ

Everything about this is ultra cool. You look fantastic! Those jeans are giving you a whole new set of silhouettes. Love this.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER to the Power of KILLER

Your best outfit ever!

Carla, the new on trend jeans have changed the landscape of your wardrobe! They make everything shine more brightly. Kick it all up a notch! Your best bottoms at the moment

MsMary

Wowzers!! Love it!!

Jaime

Gasp! Love! So fabulous!

April

Well, you've received the coveted K to the power of K designation (how is the air up there?) so there's hardly anything to add.

Except envy.

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

Your whole look is *chef's kiss*... so very perfect! You look fierce!

I agree with Angie, this is your best outfit yet!

Brooklyn

Wow! Great combination. And that top is wild. (I will let you borrow my word.) YLF!

RobinF

Great outfit! Love the juxtaposition! Those jeans are getting a workout in your wardrobe - love it!

Carol

The whole thing is great, but I have to ask about the mesh top. Did you go anywhere in it? Would you? I love that look, but have yet to make the plunge of visible bralette, which so many fashionistas seem to be doing. I have a mesh shirt, but usually throw a black tank top underneath.

And...I enjoy the juxtaposition of textures and styles here.

Runcarla

@ Carol - I wore the ensemble (with the jacket) to bridge Tuesday night, and I wore the outfits below out and about in Florida earlier this year.

For the Florida outfits I wore a Wolford bathing suit top underneath. It was a ‘one of’ on a remarkable sale (under $10) as there were no matching bottoms.

I suspect the top looks sheerer in the first images, because I’m using a ring light to get good photos, whereas the two photos below are taken in natural light (from a window). DH says the mesh top doesn’t look particularly sheer IRL.

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