Wiw: green jacket debut - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all

I wore this outfit to dinner on the weekend. It is loosely inspired by an outfit worn by Veronica from Bittersweet Colours in this profile by Inge.
http://youlookfab.com/2016/07/.....ess-style/

The outfit I was particularly taken with was her green, rust and brown outfit. I loved the bold colour combination and how it amped up the retro vibe of her outfit. I went for a green, burgundy and brown combination, although there are some rust tones in the skirt, and even some aubergine. I threw in my red faux calf hair bag for some added texture and to match the slash in the skirt. This is a lot of colour for me! I wondered later whether it was a bit too Christmassy with the bright red + green. But, anyhow, it was a bold first adventure for the new green jacket. Plenty of time for it to meet all the black in my wardrobe.

Your thoughts welcome

Ps my hair is blonder and straighter than usual because I went to the hairdresser on the weekend. Alas, it won't last.

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Suz

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Beautiful, Brooklyn. The new jacket is amazing on you, as we all knew it would be! I don't find this too Christmassy. I find it richly autumnal (though I suppose you are past mid-winter where you are now.)

Helen11

Agree with Suz, it's a great look. I didn't think it was Christmassy! Love it both with and without the new jacket.
Though I must confess I saw the title of the post and hoped the jacket was velvet!

skylurker

Beautiful! Looks like Fall, not Christmas to me.
I love how the diagonal lines of jacket and skirt play together. I love the outfit without the jacket even better, because you look terrific in burgundy.

Brooklyn

Ahhh, green velvet..sigh! It's still on my hit list Helen. But this will have to do for now. Thanks for your comment
And thanks Suz. I think our winter is pretty much like autumn for some. We are expecting 23 tomorrow.

Thanks Skylurker. Burgundy is my favourite.

Jaime

I don't get the Christmas vibe. Love the jacket and the skirt and expecially the combination. Gorgeous!

Aquamarine

Lovely, rich-looking combo. Not at all Christmas-y. The jacket was made for you!

Ooh is that silk

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Terrific jacket and outfit - it looks buttery-soft from the photo.

JAileen

It was a great decision to keep the jacket. The outfit looks very sophisticated, not Christmassy at all. YOu look fab!

Jane

Beautiful textures and colours. What a great find the jacket is!

Anonymous

You look fabulous.
I love the colors and the A-line skirt.

scarfring.com

Love the jacket, and the boots. Can you tell me what the boot brand is please. Agree also, the a-line skirt works well.

Oh my goodness, that is 100% fabulous! I could not love it more.

Angie

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Killer

I love your bold and new outfit adventure, Brooklyn. Not Christmassy at all - and even if it was - why not! GO TEAM WEAR.

Aida

What Angie said! Sooo fun to see you mixing a few more colors together (you know I fully support color/print mixing, woooo!). The texture richness here is sublime.

Yay! The new jacket looks amazing. I love your whole look from top to bottom. What a fabulous skirt that is. I love the unusual diagonal lines and the colour combos. The choice of bag is spot on..love it.

Ledonna N.

Wow this just hit me in the face in a good way. lol. That jack is so beautiful and the pattern of the skirt and colors play so well with each other

Lyn D.

I missed the jacket threads earlier but absolutely love it on you!
FWIW my leather jacket will barely do up but shoulder fit and arm length are the key to Fabness I think.
This fits and suits you beautifully!

MTBGirl

Spectacular Brooklyn! I'm so glad you kept it! I love (covet) everything individually and together. This is so cool!

Sal

Lovely Brooklyn, perfect for your winter. I think it is fun to experiment with the rich colours and textures. The mix here is very nice.

Your hair looks lovely, but it always does. I can understand about not being able to recreate what the hairdresser has done at home though!

Tanya

You look gorgeous in this, Brooklyn, not Christmas-y at all, but fairly sophisticated. Your looks beautiful and that shade of green is very flattering on you.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Wow, this is gorgeous. I love all the colors, and the interesting angles in the stripes on the skirt. Your new jacket is the perfect topper with this outfit.

Jeanie

Gorgeous color combination!

rachylou

Slick!

Aww, thanks everyone! I am sorry I have neglected this post, I have had a frantic day at work and am standing at a bus stop waiting to go home now (it's just after 7 pm). I really appreciate your comments and the reassurance that's it's not too OTT or Christmassy. And I guess Angie and Aida are right, nothing wrong with Christmassy anyhow! Thanks also for the vote of confidence in the jacket. It still feels fairly stiff but I am sure it will soften with wear.
Scarfring, the boots are Jo Mercer, an Australian brand. The style is called Archer.

unfrumped

Not at all-- it's all fabulous. Looks upscale and great use of color. The jacket is a beautiful nearly- neutral green-- quiet but rich color. You are going to have great fun creating outfits.

Style Fan

The jacket is gorgeous. I love those colours together. Not Christmasy at all but if they were so what. More like an autumn scene.
Your hair looks amazing.

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Angela K

Love the combination of colors--you look awesome!

Jenn

It looks great! Wearing the collar closed like that is one of those styling tweaks that makes an item uniquely yours. Makes the whole outfit less classic and more avant-garde.

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