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I need to face it - I have way too many striped items in my closet!

Inspired by Parsley to post more, and because I finally have a proper mirror, I took photos on Saturday and this morning. The lighting is terrible with the window behind me and a pin light right over my head -- need to tilt that away. I will get this figured out soon! Both striped items, and the tote are navy, but it's impossible to tell.

1-3 Wore out to dinner w/my husband and son after a long day of yardwork on Saturday
Blazer - Old Navy
V necked sweater - BR
Shoes - Sam Edelman
Tote - Target

4-7 - this morning, to wear to work ... in my basement. I'm committed to wearing real clothes, not sweats, on days in the home office lately. Believe it or not, I actually have 2 spots of coffee on these white jeans already....sigh.

Jeans - Levis (thanks to someone who posted when they were $14. I think they're too skinny for my runner's calves...)
Mules : Sofft
Top: Gap
Tote - Target
Watch - surprise gift "just 'cause" from my husband. I like the juxtaposition of the skinny band with the large face.

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12 years ago

kellygirl

Veteran

Um, you can never have too many stripes. You look terrific in both. I especially like the white jeans outfit. So modern and pretty. Glad to see you!

Marmee

Great outfits! I really love the stripes with the white denim…so simple. I get you about the spots on the white. It's a constant battle for me!

Catnip

Well, I don't think you can ever have too many stripes, especially since you look so good in them. I love the stripes with the white jeans.

Anonymous

i agree - never too many stripes - really like that blazer!

viva

Great outfits! I love your stripes -- I love stripes in general! They are so clean and graphic. How can you have too many????
I hear you on the lighting, etc. For six months I have been promising myself to set up a better picture-taking area. Hasn't happened yet, but I am hopeful. Good luck!!!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

I like both outfits too. Glad you have got the picture taking working. Someday I'm going to get a real camera again, with a self timer, but it's been a couple years and I haven't yet!

Angela K

I'm wearing my white jeans today as well. Don't you just love how fresh and cheery they make any outfit combination? I am wearing mine with a black and white animal print sweater and belt, but I love, love, love the stripes. In fact, I almost wore stripes myself. IMHO I think the jeans look great on you--not too tight in the calf at all. Great job on dressing for those work at home days. I'm not that disciplined I'm afraid!

CocoLion

I'm another stripe lover and don't even consider myself preppy. You look amazing, I think your color choices are perfect for your own coloring. I wish I were as toned as you. Don't hesitate to wear those skinnies! I love the look of a toned calf coming through a skinny leg.

jazz69

Active Member

I love stripes-modern classic.You look beautiful in both outfits! Love the lemon yellow with the blazer;)) Nice watch!

dustt

no such thing as too many stripes!! - I adore the first ensemble - especially the bright BR sweater under the blazer and with heels - just lovely!!

Aida

Another vote for no such thing as too many stripes ^^ You look great in both stripey outfits. Love that cheerful color combo in outfit #1 (especially when we can see your pretty hair color up close), and the jeans in outfit #2 look just right to me.

TraceyLiz65

Join the club, I have lots of stripes as well but love them and make no excuses... I fully own my love of stripes!

These are great looks! I have a similar striped blazer and wearing virtually any color top under it makes it's extremely versatile and a great piece to add pattern with solid tops and bottoms....

Windchime

I have developed quite a fondness for stripes since finding YLF. They seem to energize an outfit. I love your cheerful yellow shirt with the striped jacket! Both outfits look great on you. Good for you for dressing up for a day of working at home.

Debora

Laurie, I love the striped jacket on you, and your SE ankle straps look amazing with the outfit. Great work-at-home outfit, too. Chuckling at the coffee mishap. And here you were being so good dressing up for your home office. No good deed goes unpunished. Speaking of good deeds...your watch is beautiful. What a sweet husband you have!

Jaime

Stripes love you, agree there is no too much. Sweet and fab gift from DH too!

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