That is one fabulously dandy jacket, E! This is my favorite outfit on you. The thing I don't like about jackets is how strict they feel, but in hindsight it wouldn't surprise me now if mine have never really fit properly.

Ambergreen, a top hat sounds like fun.

Aubergine, ohhh: now I'm craving hot chocolate. I like to add a pinch of cardamom to mine.

Pil, thank you! I think it also depends what fabric the jackets are made of: I suspect my corduroy blazer won't be as comfy and fluid as the velvet was.

E forgive me I am working and YLFing so haven't read your full post yet, but had to say how fab this outfit is. I think it's my favourite of yours to date!

The jacket is such a gorgeous design and the outfit as a whole is just 'wow'

Oh so Oscar Wilde! With your own special touch. Adore the outfit, and love the description of it too.

What a rich dandy jacket! Wow!

Oh E - I so adore this look. You are probably too young to have seen it but Anna Sui did a cover and a huge article in Vogue with velvet frock coats. I stil have not recovered from that!! I have a strong love of steampunk and you have so nailed this look. Referenced, relaxed but comfortable and never falling into costume-y. You are absolutely Viola (out of uniform I must add) running an errand for Orsino!! or a young Madame Sand rushing off to persue Chopin (PS, did you ever see Impromptu with Judy Davis and Hugh Grant?) The jacket is so spectacular on you. I love the longer sleeves and ducktail. The blouse you picked is perfect, the pants slim enough to echo britches but modern and even the roll at the ankle and shoes so totally works. I am simply transported back in time- it is past 2am, paris, the french doors on the terrace are open and a slight breeze ruffles the air - after a long night of gaming she's tossed her cravat on the bed. She sits and puts her boots up on the bed. She's not going to let her brother have all the fun and, after all, he won't miss his clothes until morning. But right now she wishes she could borrow his valet. How does a gentleman remove his boots without assistance, as a good boot jack would ruin the heels. She sighs, but ah, all the trouble, it was worth it!!

Wow! Beautiful way to get inspired for an outfit. I love your post! I agree, French turn-of-the-century literature is VERY inspiring aesthetically. And you have done so well, too. Great little outfit here, perfect for this life, prefect on you. Even how the hems are rolled on the pants to reveal discreet Mary-janes akin to the ones worn in the 1920's. You have found a way to "flaner" (flah-nay) all day in your jacket!

The word flaneuse also reminds of flannel, which your outfit does not contain, but which itself evokes softness, velvety fabric: smooth.

And you do look very smooth in this to.

Félicitations!

Just lovely! Beautiful photography.

Dandy, E! Such delicious close-ups and verbal descriptions. You know I like corduroy, velvet, Mary Janes, peplum/curved back, ruffles, brown, and tucking, so - what's not to like? No improvement possible.