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WIW: Denim skirt for transitional weather

Suz

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I couldn't help myself. One look at that quilted J. Crew denim skirt and I was a goner...despite my vow to Sveta and Angie that I wouldn't buy any more skirts because I just don't wear them.

What can I say? It went on final sale.

After some hemming and hawing I bought my regular size. It's quite body con in the hips but still a bit loose in the waist so I pull it down a bit closer to my hips. Super stretchy, and I'll "de-bombshell" anyway with my tops.

We are having unbelievable weather for this time of year. Still very warm during the day. So my first outfit is what I'm wearing around the house and if I have to pop out while it is still sunny. October 2 and I am still wearing sandals. Wow!

The second version is what I will wear tonight. My daughter made the honour roll at her school and there will be a small ceremony early this evening. The nights really cool down, so I will trade my sandals for booties, add a merino cardigan (it is navy, not black, as are the booties) and a scarf for extra warmth. Presto chango.

This outfit feels very "me." I guess I need to admit it. I'm a modern classic, through and through.

Skirt: J. Crew
Cardigan: J. Crew (this is my replacement for the sweater I sent to LisaP. For me, its straight lines are more "me."
Cream silk shell: Ann Taylor
Booties: Zara
Scarf: Old Navy
Belt: consignment

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greycat6

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Love! Especially how you change it up to transition to fall. Very seasonally appropriate!

Mona

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congratulations! Your daughter is one smart cookie, just like her mom.
You look lovely in this skirt. Our modern classic urban prince!

Anonymous

Oh Suz, you say Modern Classic like it's a bad thing! But I know what you mean. You look so good in your new skirt; I love the detailing on the front. This is a great silhouette for you in general, and how great that you're having such mild Fall weather. Enjoy it, and my congratulations to your DD.

bella

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Looking good Suz! Nothing wrong with modern classic in my book.

Suz

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Claire, I'm wearing "our" scarf!! I can't believe I still have it. I don't really love the fabrication but it is just so useful I can't let go.

And yes....I knew you'd understand the modern classic thing. I've come to realize it's actually a good thing, as long as we keep the "modern" part. Not always easy, but this skirt with its detailing does help.

Mona, thank you! I'll bet your son is on that same list. For similar reasons.
I will PM you with restaurants - haven't forgotten.

Thanks, greycat and beautiful Bella!

Alassë

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Congratulations to your daughter! You look really good in these 2 outfits (skirt lover here), and I think the quilted pencil meshes very well with your style (not to mention colours!). I hope you surprise yourself by finding lots of ways to wear it!

Anonymous

Super pretty! I love that skirt - and it looks so great on you . This simple, classic, modern - oooops, I didn't say that , did I? look on you is fantastic. Nice to still have sandal weather happening - enjoy it while it's there! We seem to be done with that now. I also really like the idea of having the evening switch-up already figured out and ready to do. Perfect. Are you going to do bare legs with the skirt and boots tonight?

Sara L.

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Great skirt and I love both versions. The quilted skirt looks very modern.

Suz

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I think it will still be warm enough for bare legs, Lisa. As long as my top part is warm and my feet are warm. If not, I do have tights or nude hose I can pop on, either way. I try to delay the tights as long as humanly possible, you know? Ugh....

Thanks, all!

texstyle

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I loved that skirt the first time I saw it (and I don't even wear skirts!). You look fantastic in it so I'm glad you got it. Love the 2 ways you've styled it - perfection on both to my eye. I think I can sort of copy this later this year with my deep blue (almost quilted look) pants, white top, navy BF cardi and black booties. I must remember to try that!

shedev

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Love both looks.

Emily

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You look beautiful, and I love absolutely everything about this outfit!

Ornella

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Oh, wow. Of course you had to get it, of course. My jaw dropped on the floor (ok, kitchen counter) when I opened that first photo.

viva

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Suz - I love this look on you! So cute with the booties. The skirts fits you beautifully.

It's funny. As you know, I am not a skirt wearer either, but I lost a few pounds this summer (just 5 or so) and they seem to have come right from an area that made some skirts difficult. DH and I went to a Pink Martini concert the other night, I wore my black wool JCrew pencil skirt with pumps, and I just loved how it looked and felt. Now I want more skirts! I think my body has shifted just enough. How strange that happened at the exact same time you bought this one! Let me know if you find any more! Because you know, I want to buy everything you get.

BTW, in your response to Lisa, you wrote, "As long as my top part is warm and my feet are warm," and I read, "as long as my poptart is warm." Yeah, that too.

Angie_T

Suz both these ensembles look fab on you. I especially love the evening look.
I'm on my phone so I can't see well, but I have to ask...is your bootie at the ankle worn with a dark sock or is that the construction of the shoe? I can't make out the detail but I LOVE the look.

Suz

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Poptarts, yay!

Thanks, Vivian! I am glad you enjoyed your pencil skirt the other night! I actually love skirts in spring/ summer, but have a problem with tights in winter. You know? But this one may be do-able even that way. We'll see.

Ornella, you crack me up.

Emily, Shedev, thank you!

Tex, I'll be honoured if you do a copy!

Suz

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Ah - Angie, these booties are last year's Zara bootie with neoprene top. So it looks like a sock, but is neoprene. I really like how it works with skirts, too, which surprises me. I guess the slim ankle fit helps make up for the horizontal lines or something.

columbine(erin)

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You look great, Suz, in all iterations. I'm very fond of modern Classic and you don't ever let it become boring. I like the footwear. That's one way you keep it stylish. I have a head cold, hopefully I'm making some sense.

AviaMariah

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Suz - this is one of my favorite outfits of yours that you've posted - and I'm usually lukewarm about jean skirts. So obviously this skirt had to be yours!!

Nebraskim

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When I clicked on this, I randomly hit view 2 first, and I actually said out loud...Omigod so cute. And I so want to copy this. Really a winner on this.

Anonymous

*Plonk!* I love both versions! Of course that skirt had to be yours. I love that you have socks inside your booties in the fall appropriate look, what a great idea!

ETA... slaps forehead! I just read about the neoprene top on your boots... Though a sock would look good too, I guess!

chouette22

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Love this! What a great look on you!

N-Marie

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I love that skirt on you - so glad you jumped on the final sale! I almost bought it too, but then I remembered that sitting on the floor with toddlers and pencil skirts don't mix well.
#1 is lovely, but I really love #2- something about the black in the cardigan weaving it's way through the skirt- it all looks so cohesive.

AJ

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Oh 2 FAB looks! The quilting is such a nice feature to modernize the denim skirt.

I thought you were wearing socks with your booties. How neat that it's a neoprene "mock sock."

I am favoriting this and hope to come up with my cheapo copycat soon!

TraceyLiz65

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I can see why you went against your no buying skirts, this one is very special and your styling is spot on! Modern Classics done perfectly!
Congrats to your daughter!

Eliza

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Brilliant. It is both classic and Suz classic, IYKWIM. Very you, very versatile and I am betting very likely to keep morphing through the seasons. That skirt plays well with others and you look great.

Day Vies

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I love the cap sleeve on the blouse. I remember it from a post you did last year. I think the entire outfit is cohesive, full of visual interest and texture with and without the sweater and scarf. I like both versions but the paired down version wins by a hair for me. I think it's because I like that sleeve detail. It's a simple detail but it makes such a difference.

Meredith

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Wow, this looks great. I love how the quilting reads as a print at a distance. I don't love denim skirts or cardigans (on me), but this look has me rethinking both.

Sharon

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You look gorgeous.It may be classic, but it is also modern and youthful. Is it the weather that has led to you avoiding skirts in the past, or have you just not been in a skirt mood?

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