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WIW - 11/9 to a wine party

Jeanie

Where to begin? I wore this to a casual wine party in a very hippy town.

I thought I got it right but I'm looking lumpy. I bought these new American Eagle jeans a few weeks back and was so thrilled that jeans could be comfy, I tore the tags off right away. The jacket is from Macys and have wore it before but I am not sure now about the shoulder pads and it doesn't button so it is looking a bit boxy. Maybe I can put a clasp in the middle? The shirt is just looking small. I guess I am up a few pounds. I did pull the shirt sleeves up into the shorter jacket sleeves later.
I am really trying to get it right, getting frustrated....

Any thoughts on how to save the jacket? or how to reconfigure this outfit?

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12 years ago

What I Wore

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Latest reply was from Marmee

minimalist

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First off, party sounds like it was fun!

For my own hips, I'm not a big fan of whiskering or whatever the horizontal lines are called; they make me feel lumpy. But I guess you meant you were feeling boxy/lumpy around the middle? I don't see any quick fixes for the jacket; a long scarf in the same color and compatible fabric would be my solution, worn underneath the jacket with both ends hanging free.

12 years ago

Emily

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Hi Jeanie! I hope you had a good time at the party. I think the casual jeans, cognac belt and sleek black topper look great!

I like the jacket - it looks like a nice fit and it skims your shape in a good way - no clasp required. Do you usually wear silhouettes that are quite fitted at the waist? The shoulder line is strong, but it looks good from here. Does it feel snug across the shoulders? I think it would look fab with a longer top and skinnies, and would lend a bit of shape to pieces with a waist-surrendering fit.

Yeah, the tee is a bit snug. But also, It took me a third look at your picture to see that the jacket sleeves are 3/4 length and ruched with the long sleeved tee sleeves showing underneath. I like the idea of layering the sleeves, but I'm not sure it works with the ruching on the jacket.

12 years ago

peacechick

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I don't think there's anything wrong with all of these pieces individually but maybe the jacket and the top don't go so well together? I think the jacket would look good with a striped t-shirt and or a dress. But this is just my opinion. I hope Angie will chime in

12 years ago

karymk

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The jacket and jeans look great to me. I don't think you need the necklace tho because it competes with the buttons/snaps on your jacket. Pop a more colorful blouse under the jacket and I think you have yourself a cool outfit!

12 years ago

Aquamarine

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Newbie here, so take this with a grain of salt...but my first thought was that I would have preferred a black belt. I think that would have made the outfit a little sleeker. The brown belt cuts you in half and seems to draw attention to any fit issues with the jacket.

Your hair is so pretty!

12 years ago

Marmee

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I am such a newbie that I don't really have anything to contribute, but I wanted to say that I am so impressed with all of the advice you are getting, especially karymk's suggestions. Also, I don't see any lumps!

12 years ago

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