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WIW - Angie Recommended Jacket in Blue

Thistle

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First time I have worn something "new" versus a repeat of an outfit. Work is insane, and DD is just full of mischief.

I did keep both of the Classiques Entier jackets from my keep return eaerlier, and I kept one of the shells. I love this line. They are the high in my high low.

Shell and Jacket - Clasissiques Entier
Trousers - Talbots
Booties - Ecco (this is one of the expensive purchases that already has a decent CPW!)

I feel a bit sloppy this morning to my eye. Not sure how to fix it, or if my eye is just off this morning. Anyway, all comments welcome! Anything I can do to improve?

I think I figured out what is off to my eye. I need shoulders, or shoulder pads at any rate. What do you think?

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26 replies

Latest reply was from Deborah

lyn67

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I just love this jacket on you Thistle how it is, but you can always put in some shoulder pads, if you want! Color and cut suit you so well,just love it!!

Sarah A

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i dont see the need for the shoulder pads, but if they would make you feel more fab that is a great easy fix! I like how the jacket drapes at the tie and also the black graphic top under is great with the cobalt!

Anonymous

I think you look very nice! That blue is lovely on you.

Claudia

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Awesome jacket. YLF in it. I do not think anything is off or shoulder pads are necessary. I see balance as is. This jacket actually slims your lower half to my eye, creating balance. The color is beautiful.

Glory

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I love this on you and don't see sloppy at all.

Elizabeth P

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Very flattering look on you!

Anonymous

That blue is gorgeous on you. I don't see the need for shoulder pads at all; I think you look comfy yet polished.

Suz

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Thistle, I think your eye is off. I see no sloppiness, but beautiful, relaxed polish. A version of unstructured structure, even!

modgrl

(website)

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Wonderful sweater, that is a great color for you!

Adelfa

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This is a lovely, dignified, interesting work look. Plus cobalt + b/w pattern is one of my favs right now!

Tina.b

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I think it looks wonderful. It may just take your eye time to adjust to the less structured look of a knit jacket, and the different shape the tie creates. It still gives a lovely, professional level of polish, just a different look from a jacket. That colour is fantastic on you.

Angie

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You don't look sloppy at all! I wonder if the length of the ties are making you feel that way, Thistle?

You look polished and gorgeous in these pieces. Mixing blue with black really suits you!

Kalli

Another vote for you look polished and well put together. Your eye is definitely off today! I believe you sparkle. As Angie suggested above maybe you can move the ties or shorten them. Sometimes I tie mine on the side :).

Beth Ann

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Gorgeous blue! I think this look is a little less structured than a blazer topper, but I think it is quite polished and flattering.

deb

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I think you look fab in this. The color is wonderful on you and I do not see an issue with the shoulders.

bj1111

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fab. love the blue and black combo.

unfrumped

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Super outfit!

Angie is on target on the ties. I am finding in most of my outerwear jackets, trenches, and some indoor jackets that have built-in ties, the ties are way too long. If not tailoring, sometimes can do a looser square knot or something.

Sara L.

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I think you look great! I love the color of the jacket and the black/white print that peeks out underneath.

Thistle

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Angie is right (of course!). It is the ties! I shortened them by knotting it differently, and it looks much better.

Thanks so much!!

Ingunn

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A beautiful jacket! Really gorgeous color. The entire outfit is fab. No sloppiness whatsoever!

K. Period.

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So funny that your eye would say sloppy--I don't see anything sloppy. I see very polished and refined soft dressing. This looks gorgeous and approachable and comfortable at the same time it looks professional. Really, a fantastic look!

Anonymous

I'm so glad that you kept the CE jackets. Your whole outfit is so classy. You look wonderful.

pil

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This jacket is exquisite on you, Thistle.

CAL

Thistle, love this! This jacket lights up your face. Add a top with a bit of color and a bit of black to bring the top and bottom together and it will light up your fabulous smile.

4babiesMe

I like this on you! I think it looks great and very flattering.

Deborah

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You look beautiful. Not sloppy at all. The colour is perfect for you and this combination creates a lovely silhouette.