WIW 4/24 - Flares and Sneakers in Light Neutrals

I haven’t posted anything in ages. Life got busy It's finally starting to feel like spring most days so yesterday I tried this formula. These sneakers are brand new and at least for now are my version of “white sneakers". I think this fits #3 "Casual and Comfy" in Angie's blog post. I quite like this outfit. All comments and suggestions most welcome!

Flares - Macys/Style & Co
Grey sweater – Lord and Taylor store brand
Grey Born sneakers - Born
Tan faux leather jacket – Macys/Alfani
Scarf – purchased at a local botanical garden gift shop
Tan cross body – Vince Camuto

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Aquamarine

Veteran

I love this outfit on you, Chris! The tan jacket is quite unexpected with the grey and blue, yet it works. I wouldn’t think to combine the colors. Of course, the scarf and handbag tie it all together. You look super in flares.

RobinF

Ooh great outfit! I really like the jeans on you! I feel like flares don't look that good on me but now I need to try again. Love how the scarf ties it all together (I am matchy matchy that way )

Elizabeth P

This looks great, Chris. The scarf is amazing, love how it ties the whole outfit together.

Windchime

Casual, comfy, AND cute! It all works together quietly and effectively. Beautiful scarf, and I really like your new sneakers.

Forgot to add how nice your hair looks—so soft and pretty.

Chris987

Thanks Aquamarine! I love neutrals, and my all-time favorite color pair is charcoal grey and cognac. I think of it as "invented" by Armani. I just never get tired of it. This is a lighter version of that with mid-wash denim added. Thanks for the comment about flares. I used to wear them a lot years ago...starting with the "bell bottoms" that were trendy in the 70's. I'm thinking of getting a second pair maybe in a darker wash.

RobinF thanks! I agree about the scarf, I'm matchy matchy like that too. It's funny to me that this scarf that I just happened to find in a gift shop at a botanical garden goes with almost everything in my closet. The old "leave no stone unturned" slogan really is a wise thing.

Thanks Elizabeth P and Windchime!

Janet

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I’ve always liked tan/grey combinations for some reason, and this is a great one. Nicely done and good to see you again!

Thanks Janet!

Bonnie

Love those colors on you. Your hair looks great, too.

Thanks Bonnie!

ChristelJ

Very sharp! I love the flares on you and the whole look. A casual comfy success! Something I want to put together myself, so I'm taking inspiration from you.

Angie

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KILLER

SOOOO good to see you post again, Chris. I missed you, and hope your back is 100%.

Anonymous

I agree with Angie Great outfit, and perfectly fitted jeans!

Sara L.

Nice! I like the sneakers and sweatshirt together.

Joyce B

Beautiful outfit and even your phone matches your top, how cool!

Thanks Christij!

Angie your saying "Killer" is THE BEST.

Thanks for asking about my back...it was a pulled muscle and it's now hugely better. I'm doing a lot of stretching/strengthening exercises every day and using a big ice pack a lot. I conceptualize it as if I were a serious athlete (hah!) who always has to do "those" specific warmups. I don't mind that becoming part of my routine forever. It's all good, much better than being incapacitated

Thanks lisa p and Sara L.

Hah, Joyce B I didn't notice but you are right...white polka dots on the clear iPhone case and tonal grey polka dots on the sweater! The iPhone case is partly broken, needs replacing, and I bet I won't find this design again.

Double dots and love the color combo too!

The Cat

Fun and pretty sweater. Very nice sneakers--a great alternative to white ones!

I love how your sneakers bookend your sweater and your scarf. And the double dots are fun.

Jaime

Great mix of neutrals and I love the texture and pattern on the top.

smittie

Nice fit on all the pieces. I really Like the large polka dots on the sweater.

Glad to hear it, Chris. You have never looked better.

Thanks Suntiger, The Cat, Shevia!

Smittie I agree on liking the large dots. Lord & Taylor is carrying this sweater again this spring and I've considered getting it in another color but the light blue color is a little too far toward aqua for me and I don't want the other colors.

Jane

This is a super outfit. The jeans fit so well and the colours are soft.

Joy

Love this color mix and aren’t botanical garden scarves the best? This one pulls all the neutrals together so well.

rachylou

Ooh! Love the sneakers! Great colours.

Thanks Jane!

Joy, yes, botanical gardens do have great stuff in their gift shops.

Thanks Rachylou! I see that Angie collected these sneakers in the other colors....added here. They are super comfortable, with a removable insert so you could easily swap in a different one.

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