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WIW: Red Plaid Three Ways

Jenn

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I wore a regular weekend fallback outfit today: my trusty plaid shirt with silk cami, jeans and booties (#1).

Thinking about Friday's ensemble, though, I decided to play in my closet a bit and mix things up with a blazer over the same base.

#2 is a red plaid blazer with olive scarf.
#3 is a black, knit blazer with red plaid scarf. I have some darker jeans on the way that I think I'd like better with this (hopefully, if they work).

I would wear any of these options, though I don't find blazers practical for home-wear, so I'd save those for days when I'm out and about. I like the idea that I could wear something like #1 for working at home, and then swap, Mr. Rogers style, when I leave the house. I also have numerous black layering tops , some of which may even work better than this one.

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For those following wear counts:
Items with + were purchased before I started tracking.

plaid shirt - Duluth Trading Co. - 51+ wears - pre-2015
black silk cami - Julianna Rae - 7 wears - 2017
cropped bf jeans - Old Navy - 20 wears - 2017
brown booties - Born - 8 wears - 2017

plaid blazer - Talbots - 1 wear from me - (from my mom's closet)
knit blazer - Target - 10+ wears - pre-2015

olive scarf - Target - 11 wears - 2015

plaid scarf - Target - 1+ wears - pre-2015 (This is an item I put on and take off a lot...still haven't determined if it deserves a place in my wardrobe. I like the idea of it more than the item itself.)

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Latest reply was from Sara L.

Joyce B

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Those are fab outfits! I love how you used the plaid in them, giving a very polished look.

JAileen

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I love plaid. So naturally I like these. Your mother's jacket looks really nice on you.

As to swapping things, that's what I do, too. At home I might be wearing a fleece quarter zip with my charcoal tee underneath, then replace the fleece with a nice jacket when I leave the house. That's one reason I like boots that fit my standard winter socks, i wear them in my Salomons to walk the dogs, and I prefer keeping them on all day, if possible.

Jenn

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That's funny, Joyce. I never really consider myself polished at all. In fact, I think I have coffee stains on my jeans in these photos. Thank you, though!

JAileen, I took three blazers from my mom's closet. She was so known for them that, after she passed away, her colleagues had a "blazer day" where they all wore them to honor her. I love that they fit me!

The swapping thing is so much easier in cool weather than in the summer, isn't it? I missed toppers. So happy we're back into third-piece weather.

Anonymous

These outfits are great!
I said in another thread I thought black and red plaid was 'junior', but it is not on you.

Jenn

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Hah, smittie! Thank you. And actually, I think the "junior" thing is part of the reason I haven't worn that black/red plaid scarf all that often. The blazer helps a lot.

karen13

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I love the plaid on you. That blazer looks wonderful and I love that it was your mom's. Nothing from my 5'9" mom's closet was going to work for 5'2" me, but I cherish a scarf and some jewelry I have.

Now that fall is in the air, I see you wearing the heck out of these and the amazing boots.

jill58

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Steal the blazer. Love those boots!

Keturah

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I'm with all the others: you need your mom's blazer!

I love tartan plaid, so these are winners by me. And the boyfriend jeans are really great on you. Love it with the boots and olive!!

Jenn

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Keturah and Jill, my mom passed away last year, so the blazer is mine now.

Dianna

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Keep the plaid scarf, it looks great in outfit 3, Jenn. It is very hard to be competing with your mom's blazer, which I agree, looks amazing on you, but outfit 3 is also a great one.

unfrumped

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All the plaids stre great on you. Definitely wear the scarf!
For your heirloom plaid blazer, I would try it over a longer black top. Not super long but I’d let the hem be longer.
I have a knit blazer that’s shorter and more fitted than my others. But, there are times I like to wear some tops that are more fluid and give me a little more security , untucked; some might be shirttail hems and some flowy blouses. The more fitted blazer helps reign them in and give structure. I try to avoid really extra long shirttails though because I am not a fan of too much hanging out.

Anonymous

I really think all these looks are great but your Mom's plaid blazer is special. Not only meaningful but it looks super on you.

Suz

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Adore plaid and adore it on you. I just love that you are wearing your mother's jacket. I remember you showing a bunch of them to us ... it's really lovely to have something from her closet and use it. I have a cardigan and top from my mother's closet that I wear and love. Makes me think of her every time.

That red plaid shirt is stunning on you. No wonder you've worn it more than 50 times. A classic and it suits you.

Jaime

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The red plaid is fantastic. Love the last outfit also - way to re-mix!

Joy

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I love all three outfits. You wear blazers well. Keep the plaid scarf to wear with the third outfit.

Style Fan

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Love all 3 looks Jenn. I have a Mr Rogers topper for home too! I take it off when I go out and put on my outside clothes. Plaid is a great look on you. I especially like the plaid blazer.

Sisi

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Ha, fab as always! I like them all and in particular nr. 3.

Brooklyn

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My fave is no 2. I love the plaid blazer on you. It's wonderful that you and your mother shared a similar taste in fashion. My mum loves bright colours and bling. (Well, I am with her on the bling anyway.)
I also don't find blazers practical for home wear but I have been inspired by Angie's post and I am going to try wearing a blazer or jacket more frequently for casual wear when I leave the house. It's a great look. Confidence boosting.

skylurker

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I don’t wear blazers at home either, they’re only office wear.
I like #1, I love #2 : blazer looks great on you, and I like the touch of olive. I have doubts about #3 to be honest, hard to see a black item in pic, but the shoulders don’t seem to fit well.

Angie

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I like the plaid shirt in #1 best of all. Rocking your Seattle vibe, Jenn. LOVE that you're wearing lace with plaid. Me too. Your pretty camisole makes me happy.

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Jenn

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Angie, the lace makes me feel less tomboy in the plaid shirt, which I really appreciate. You take it a step further with the pearls!

skylurker, the black jacket fits well, but it's getting worn so will need replacing soon. I think what you're seeing is a combination of my arm positioning some light shoulder pads.

Brooklyn, my mom wore her blazers in a much less casual way, but we did share a similar aesthetic.

Suz, my pieces from Duluth Trading Co. wear like iron. This plaid shirt just might be around forever.

unfrumped, yes, the cami is a little short for wear with the open blazers, and I do have other black layering tops. I hate that feeling of not being able to raise my arms without exposing skin.

Thank you to everyone else. It's so nice to get feedback on WIWs.

Jenn

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On the plaid scarf... you know, I think the reason I don't wear it much is that it's a lightweight summer scarf with a fall/winter print. I think I'd do better with a cozier plaid scarf that would actually be functional in cooler weather.

jill58

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I'm so sorry about your Mom but how nice to be able to wear her blazer. Jenn I too had a similar scarf (summer scarf--fall/winter red plaid print) and I finally donated it because it never felt right

Angie

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High fiving you on wanting to un-Tomboy, Jenn. I just ordered another round of pretty lace undies.

Sara L.

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These are great! I especially like the blazer on you. I have a similar scarf that I wear a lot in the winter. However, mine is flannel and very cozy. I can see how the lightweight fabric would be off-putting in the winter.