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WIW: Scarves and sneakers

Sal

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Here are four recent looks, where I wear some of my favourite scarves, and sneakers three ways.

I am very open to suggestions, thoughts and ideas. I am struggling to get dressy again after a few months of casual looks....

1) Casual work from home and off to the podiatrist where she told me to get some new running shoes and maybe some new city sneakers (she recommended Frankie4). I am also not sure about this look and find it a bit boring and "blah" and this sweater is really in my loungewear. I am wearing a new bag though which was added so I had a second small crossbody option which I am enjoying right now.

2) Very casual look - off to watch my son play tennis. Featuring a new hat that was an impulse buy. I inherited this old 1980s jacket from my Mum and am enjoying wearing it.

3) To work, and my favourite of the group. Not wearing sneakers in this one but oxfords instead. These black pants are almost done. They have been a real workhorse. I need to decide if I am over this style of pants or not and whether to replace or do without.

4) Also to work, breaking out skinny pants for the first time in a while. I always am unsure about this trench coat on me, I am not quite sure why it doesn't work for me - or if it is in my mind? I liked the pattern mix of the stripes and scarf though.

Shall I look for a different style trench or light weight coat?
Is anyone else struggling to wear dressier clothes as restrictions ease?

Thanks in advance
Sally

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18 replies

Latest reply was from Bijou

Runcarla

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Actually the trench coat outfit is my favourite, followed by #3 with the pink top - so beautifully bookended with the blush oxfords. These are very nice return to work outfits, Sal. The hat makes the olive outfit you wore to tennis! Love it! Bucket hats are trending, too, so there you go!

Jaime

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These are look terrific to me. The pink outfit and the tennis watching outfit are my favorites. I think the trench outfit looks great but you could also wear a traditional trench with belt and shoulder detail well.

Brooklyn

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Sally, I like the first outfit. Maybe you are feeling something that’s not obvious in the photo - maybe the sweater is a little old and you are sick of it?

No 2 is super cute. The hat and jacket combination is fab.

No 3 looks great.

I think the combination in no 4 leans a bit preppy/classic for your style. It’s fine, it just doesn’t look GUCA to me. Maybe try the trench with flares.

Sal

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Thanks Carla....I love a hat and thought it could be a fun experiment. Perfect for the sideline and more stylish than a beanie on me.

Shevia - I am thinking I might keep an eye open for a second hand trench coat in the traditional style and then hand this thrifted one on. I think the collar throws me every time....

Brooklyn - I do need a replacement for this sweater as it is quite an essential. And yes 4 is a bit preppy for me. It needs a tweak (maybe flares and boots, or maybe a different coat).

Our winter weather has not really arrived as yet as you can see from these photos. It is gloomy and dark, but not terribly cold.

Mirjana

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All are great but I like the best light pink outfit, gorgeous on you.

lyn67

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All great! My fave is nr 4, love you in pink, and you did well with dressy, Trench is a bit too straight cut? maybe you'll look for a more structured/streamlined or feminine cut-till then I suggest tieing a bit snugger the ties (if it has of course) to the back for showing a bit of waist and wear it so (unbuttoned)! I sometimes use this trick myself.

Star

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My fave is #3, I think it is the colour on you, and the scarf co-ordinates so well and adds an extra something. The trench looks good to me, can't see anything off.

Jenni NZ

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I wore dressy all through lockdown as I worked all through, so no problems adjusting as far as clothing goes.
I of course like outfit 3 the best, I predictably like the most dressy outfit. The pants look good. I went pants shopping today, looked in 7 stores ( 5 new or outlet, 2 op shops) trying on pants in 3 stores and came away with nothing. Was trying to replace my 2018 pewter pants that have 79 wears as they are getting slightly tired... but they will have to go for longer!
I like your trench coat?

Anonymous

The 3rd is my favorite too, then 4. The first 2 outfits I'd like more with darker shoes- or the white from the sneakers duplicated somewhere in the outfit.

I've been wearing "normal" (not gear) outfits on days I go out- but pairing them with my birks. But it's a step up from my previous half-leisure, gear bottom + normal top!

Brooklyn

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Coming back to say I’m enjoying wearing dressier clothes again. But I think like Angie I might be done with heels. I don’t see myself wearing anything over 6 cm ever again and that only rarely. Viva la flats!

nemosmom

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#1 is my favorite! I wonder if your mind has associated the sweater with being for lounging and that is what makes you feel blah. But you look amazing in it - the flowy hair, the relaxed vibe - so very cool.

I LOVE the bomber jacket in #2 and envy how well you rock a great bomber.

3 is great - I love love love the scarf (and the whole thing, really). I could see you in a full length wide-leg black pant if you wanting a change from the straight leg...

The trench in 4 is amazing on you, but I totally get it. I have a trench coat that I struggle with - it checks all my perceived boxes for a trench, but I feel weird in it. Then, I thrifted one in February that was a bit longer with a bolder collar, and I wore it a lot. What about this one don't you like?

kellygirl

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These are fab! I love the bucket hat outfit. So cute. The pink sweater with the crops is my second fave. Great proportions. You look fantastic in all!

Angie

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KILLER all round!

How ridiculously cute are you in that bucket hat, Sal. Oh my word! Do you ever own that look....

The trench looks fab in the pics. I like the vintage bomber in the mix too. So now!

Although these aren't your signature dresses or '70s flares - YOU ARE ROCKING IT! Especially the scarves. Adding a nice bit of elegant chic to the vibe. A 2020 Charlie's Angel fo sure

High five flats-wearing, Brooklyn.

Sal

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Thanks Angie. I do find winter a bit tricky and want to up my scarf game so I can feel more enthusiastic about my looks.

Thanks Kellygirl - I like the hat too and need to just keep wearing it (It is a Glen Plaid and definitely fall/winter wear!!

NemosMom - I think the collar and maybe the straight lines make me struggle. It was thrifted for $20 and is in good condition so I would happily send it back to the consignment shop. I feel okay in it but always feel a bit of a "hot mess" when I look at the photo.

Brooklyn - it will be interesting indeed where heels go. I am enjoying all my boots but am yet to really test out a proper heel....

Haha Suntiger.... I had some strange combo's as well - sometimes the newsreader special (dressy top and casual leggings and sneakers). I did intend to wear a white bracelet with the navy but forgot. I do agree that even a flash of white would lift the looks.

Thanks Jenni - pants can be a challenge.... these black ones have been well worn as well and are just going. I would struggle without them - the narrowish cut and cropped leg makes them very easy to wear all year. I hope you find a replacement pair....

Thanks Star - I love this scarf too - I added it last year and I adore the colour combination.

Thanks Lyn- I think it might be too straight cut/boxy and perhaps too stiff. That might be why I am struggling - boxy on me is one of my poison eyes...

Thank you Mirjana - this pink sweater has become a very popular item in my wardrobe and I don't know how I went without it!!

Suz

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Sal, you look great! I really like #1 and suspect Brooklyn is right -- if the sweater is older you may just be "over" it or it may be uncomfortable for some reason. From a purely visual perspective the outfit looks great and the scarf works to glam it up a bit.

Love the bucket hat and your mum's 80s jacket! Cute.

#3 is just gorgeous on you -- relaxed elegance for sure.

Re the coat -- nodding with Brooklyn that maybe the outfit as a whole lacks some element of glam for you...but also....I wonder if it is the shape of the collar/ neckline? I wonder if you'd feel better in a traditional trench that gives that V at the neckline (um, that is, if you aren't wearing a scarf to cover it, LOL.)

Sal

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Thanks Suz - I think that between yourself, Brooklyn and Lyn that we have got to the root of the problem. The collar is wrong and the straightness is also wrong.

I think this shape trench might suit a gamine or even a classic but on me that suits more flow and open-ness it is not right (it is not awful but it just feels off).

I do need an update for the navy sweater.....I will try and find something in a warmer lighter navy this time I think.

The Cat

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#4 is just WOW! Gorgeous colour combo for you. Sophisticated pattern mix and very chic scarf style. To my eye, the trench looks perfect.

Bijou

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Sal, I like all of these looks on you too. Personally I prefer traditional trenches with the waist belt for me, but as The Cat says, you look gorgeous in this trench too.