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WIW - an act in three stages

Jaime

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So we are in week a million of lockdown and I decided to play. I dug out this gorgeous but never worn skirt to test out Angie's Friday formula.
1. Well I followed the formula fairly closely but not sure this is a me look.
2. Well while I am playing I have wanted to try something like this for a while. Hmm.
3. Well I actually have to go to the drug store, so I mashed them together and wore this (more experimenting with mirror selfie background removal ).

I have opinions on all three, but would be interested to hear your thoughts first. Constructive criticism always welcome! (Or whatever you want to say.) Thanks for looking!

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slim cat

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Fun - I like all versions! Personally I'd switch to graphic tee in #1 since I don't own solid tees in my wardrobe .
Love your light blue pants and the black and blue combo in #3!

kellygirl

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I adore 2! I think 1 is fun and would look more you with the white booties? 3 is a great laid back kind of rock and roll look. I’d want to cuff the jeans. Fun exercise to try some new to you looks!

Anonymous

Interesting exercise ! The only thing I’d change in outfit #1 is to a shorter jacket . This one is a bit long and loose for the skirt ? And I quite like the trench coat outfit even though we don’t usually see you in these “ sweet” colours .

Brooklyn

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I love no 1!!! No 3 looks the most “you” to me, so I can see why you went with that. But they all look great.

I would wear no 1 with combat boots

Anonymous

Love, love, love pic #1! The outfit is top notch I am enjoying the tonal dressing in pic #2. The mash up has a rock-n-roll from the 50’s vibe Great day to play!

chirico (Chiara)

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I like all of them on you. Agree on the shorter jacket in #1, otherwise it's great. I find #2 very chic and sophisticate.

Anonymous

Shevia, I really like #1. The black and white look great with your salt and pepper hair.

rachylou

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#1 is quite nice but it *does* contradict my feelings about ‘your style as you.’ I love love #2, but it’s ‘dressy you’ in my head. #3 is definitely better for standing in a covid line to get into a store...

Mirjana

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I like you in skirt, for men it's interesting to change style and try something new, I do that. My favorite is #2, so lovely color on you, very chic. The last one is gorgeous too. You always look great.

Bijou

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My vote goes to #2 - I love the colour and as a massive trench fan and white boots, this ticks every box for me. #1 and #3 are also fab, just a bit more laid back. sorry to hear you are in lockdown.

kkards

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I want to love #1, its got all the elements..ladylike skirt juxtaposed with a biker jacket, and its nice..but i think your right somehow its just missing something that makes it “you”. I think you can play with the footwear and/or change up the white tee and make it you
#2 has a great column of color..and it feels like spring is coming. Like this one a lot
#3 is perfect errands/life but i look like i give a d*mn and made a effort outfit.

JamC

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Very nice set of outfits. So different from each other even if they share some components. Good examples of versatile mix and match wardrobe. I would like to see #1 with more black, graphic tee and black shoes, sneakers or combat boots as Brooklyn suggested.

lyn67

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All 3 fab, but love the nr 2 best just because is a little more special in color. Other than that I quite love nr 1 to illustrate the Friday's blog-I wouldn't even change the "relaxed" leather jacket as it is part of the edge I like here so much!

Anonymous

I agree that a shorter jacket would work better for 1, but I like 2 and 3!

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I agree with everyone else who said shorter jacket in #1. I really love the tonal mix of blues in the #2 look.

madeline

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Have to agree with #2 as my favorite.
And I really like #1 as well. #3 needs something-a scarf?

Jaime

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Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions! I appreciate every one.
If I were to wear the first outfit I do think it would be with different shoes and I would definitely try a different jacket - although with different shoes this jacket might work better.
I felt a bit costumey in the first outfit so I am delighted that so many of you liked it! I love the 70s top that you don't get a good look at here, but find it tricky to style. Glad it seemed to work here.
Looking at the third outfit, I would not repeat it as is, but probably switch to a lighter top and different socks. But I am not mad at it !

Joyce B

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All are nice on you. I love 1 and 3 is great and easy to wear.
Now I have to find out about that background erase function...

nemosmom

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Wow, Shevia - I like all of them on you, but I gotta say I am in LOVE with those shades of blue in #2. Stunning with your coloring!

unfrumped

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Such a fun post! Thank you for sharing outfit creation ideas.
I also think the skirt soybean a good look with less volume on top- something more fitted woukd give you that sleeker look.

“ The blues “ is a great outfit and # 3 is a very fun better- than- just - casual outfit.

Carla

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#1 is fine as is, but I agree that a graphic T would be fun. I wonder how it would look with your snakeskin booties?

#2 is my fave, and I wouldn’t change a thing, but, how fab would it be if you had a pair of shoes like nuancedream’s teal green booties?

#3 is practical and good for getting things done.

FWIW, when you’ve got such an attractive background (greenery!) there’s no need to edit it out.

nuancedream

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All three looks are wonderful, but # 2 is a knockout, Shevia. I just LOVE the trench and white boots.

Sal

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I love 2 and 3 - great looks! You suit the shades in 2 so well.

I agree with the changes for 1 - it is a good look but not yet a Shevia look!!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I love it all!

#1 could do with a shorter moto, but great this way too. I say you nailed it in a fashion forward way.

#2 = KILLER and waving at my bootie twin!

#3 is quintessential Winter Jaime in Israel

Your lockdown style rocks!

Synne

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Love outfit #2! 10/10 stars!

Helena

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You look amazing in all three of these, but the first one feels a bit too conservative for what I know of your style; I feel like it needs something to make it really 'you' ... the colours and patterns in #2 are beautiful on you, and #3 look comfortable and polished casual.

Jaime

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Very thankful for all your very kind comments!
Joyce B and Runcarla - I am using an app and testing its boundaries - agree there is no need to erase lovely greenery, but chaotic indoor scenes are another matter.
Angie - ! The funny thing is I rarely pull out this moto, but it is so warm and functional I should.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Jaime, such a great on trend moto. Milk it!

Ledonna N.

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That trench in 2 I want to see your blouse/top I love this look

3 Is a go to for me Not sure I'm used to seeing this on you but I like it.

1 I agree with a shorter style jacket.

Love how you play in your wardrobe.

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