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WIW 7/26: Tan and stripes and booties and and "Burberry"

MsMary

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I'm feeling like this outfit looked better in my head and on the hanger than on my body. Maybe it's the sandal booties, which were super favorites for the past two summers but may not be quite as "me" this year. I do love the pattern mixing with the tee and the scarf, and everything is nicely lightweight for summer.

Tan pencil skirt: Halogen
Striped tee: GAP, thrifted
Black cotton blazer: Halogen
Black sandal booties: Payless
Black belt: don't remember -- maybe Target?
"Burberry" cotton scarf: a riverbank in Cambodia
"Gold" watch: Target
Red tote: Dooney & Bourke

What do you all think? Suggestions for improvement?

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22 replies

Latest reply was from MsMaven

annagybe

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But I really like this, a lot.

MsMary

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Well, yay! Thanks, Anna! I'm not sure if I'm not happy with it, or whether it's a little outside my comfort zone so I just THINK I'm not happy with it! LOL

Anonymous

I like it with the blazer -- it seems unbalanced somehow without.

cade

Oh boy, this is my first answer to a WIW, but I think the proportions of the scarf are off to my eye.

rae

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I'm with Anna and really love it.

I wonder what would happen if you left the scarf loose when the blazer is off?

Sona

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I LOVE it. what makes you think its 'off'?

Anonymous

Another vote of confidence from me!

Transcona Shannon

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I think it works really well MaryK. Is it the darker color palette that's throwing you off?

CocoLion

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I think this looks great and the chunky heels look on trend to me, I like the way they toughen up an otherwise classic outfit.

Thistle

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I like it best with the jacket that helps tie in and booked the shoes. Perhaps you are not feeling it as it is a bit darker and more neutral than what you normally choose?

Ornella

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I like this a lot (grey and tan and that scarf). I also get what you mean about the sandals, they look too heavy on you. How about those shoes form the day before yesterday? (birds outfit)

DonnaF

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I think the combo looks great together. How does it look with some of the scarf's volume reined in so we can see a bit more of your neck? The scarf seems to be overwhelming you a bit.

Lisa

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I think this looks great. Isn't it funny how something you love to wear one season falls out of favor the next for no reason? How about swapping out the grey t for white to lighten up the top half of the outfit?

Angie

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I also think the combination looks great! The shoes toughen up the look in an on trend and fashionable way.

Yet, I do prefer you in less heavy shoes these days. I hear what you are feeling. I am on the same leg of that style journey. High five! xo

lyn*

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I think you look great (no quotation marks needed!)

unfrumped

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I like it, too.
If I were going to play with proportions, I would try a longer blazer-- just to see what that does.

Carla

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I like this, and though the shoes aren't your typical style, I kind of like them with this outfit. I would like to see you use them in other outfits as well, a little MaryK RATE!

I think it is the scarf that is throwing the proportions off a bit, and yet the pattern and colours are integral (in my opinion). I'm wondering if a different drape for the scarf, for a longer line? Love kick of the red bag.

Debra

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Well it ALL works for me, neutrals are my love with just little surprises of colour. Maybe it doesn't feel right because You usually use more colour.
I am loving the combination

Debra

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PS....I will be copycatting this one next week

tayleigh

I love this outfit, but I agree that the shoes might be a little overwhelming in this scenario.

tarzy

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I love these colors together, and I've always loved that fauxberry scarf!

MsMaven

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Agree with others that it works with the blazer, but without you look a bit bundled up. The pieces are all great. Love the colors together. Maybe it's just the pose. Usually you look like you are bursting with energy, but here, not quite so much. Maybe it's the belt--yup, for me it's the black belt. Maybe a tan or brown belt?