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WIW: Shopping my closet

kellygirl

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I have to admit that I am pretty pleased with myself this week. Shopped my closet and wore some old things in new ways. My 7 year old Talbots velveteen blazer saw the sun, my Docs felt some rain and my neglected gap sweater got a second wear this winter! The blazer has been on the chopping block several times but it’s a classic style and fits well—not fashionable by any means but i felt like the color combination and choice of footwear made it work. I’ll let you be the judge! My first time wear Docs with rolled up jeans—I’ve only worn them with skinnies but I loved them this way. Thanks for looking!

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Latest reply was from smittie

notsaf

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The docs look great!

Bijou

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I really like the velveteen blazer on you and it looks very on trend being in such a pretty and rich earth tone. All these outfits are great, as a Doc lover, I love how you have styled them in #3, but you look amazing in skirt and OTK boots, my favourite of a very stylish group.

Synne

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YLF!

rachylou

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The blazer, teal sweater and boots are esp superior!

Helena

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You are just BEYOND Kelly. My favorite here is the combination of the teal sweater (the fit of which is relaxed perfection) with the rust blazer - a stunning colour mix.

cjh

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All so good! The sweaters, especially the striped one, look cozy yet streamlined. And you are right about the blazer - classic and a keeper.

nemosmom

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All of these are so so good, Kelly! So glad you didn't pass on that blazer - it looks amazing on you!

Anonymous

You nailed it with the blazer styling . Great piece, and clearly was good to hang onto.

catherine

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You look very stylish in that blazer. I also like the cuffed jeans, which I never wear. Am inspired to give it a try now.

Janet

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Love the blazer! I gave away an old but classic velvet blazer last year because I never wore it, and now I kind of regret it. But my niece has it, so I feel better.

These are all great. I need to start a good SYC since I definitely bought way more for my wardrobe this year than I intended. Yikes.

slim cat

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I love the all the outfits with your Docs #2-3, they add some rugged toughness to your pretty sweaters. Good outfits all around!

karen13

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Hang on to that blazer! You look great in it (my fave of yet another lovely set of outfits!). And will you and Janet stop with amazing stompy boots?My head tells me I need the raven hair to to lemming you but they make my heart go pitter patter.

nuancedream

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Hold on to that velveteen blazer as tight as you can! I have a chocolate brown velveteen one from J Crew that's 10 years old and it's llike an old friend. Kellygirl, the styling of the blazer with the teal sweater is sublime and inspiring.

AJ

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A stylish week for sure! The Blazer outfit is FAB for it's fit and color combination. Did you also get a new haircut? Looks lovely!!

Diana

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Love the docs and the blazer! Your closet is amazing!

Carla

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I believe this is the second time you’ve posted a pic wearing that rich amber/bronze colour? Gosh does that colour LOVE you!

MsMaven

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You look gorgeous in the colors in #1. Actually, you look gorgeous in every one of the photos, but I especially love you in the blazer and the sweater alone is amazing, as are both together.

Kind of difficult to negotiate the weather and wardrobe these funny days. I planned for a rainy day, but at 10 am the sun is out and more rain predicted.

kkards

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Hmmm I think I gave away my velvet blazers during last years clean out. If not, definitely going to copy you. And love the docs that way

kellygirl

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Thanks for the blazer love! I’m excited to try it with BF jeans and Docs next! Will let you know how that goes

@Notsaf: Thank you. Docs were pretty much reserved for rain which we don’t get a lot of. I’m excited to get these into rotation more often now because I forgot how comfortable they are.

@Bijou: Thank you! OTK boots and skirts are a great FFBO now that I’ve figured out how to make the proportions work out for me. These Blondos are wonderful--great texture and waterproof (not that it rains a lot here but I don’t have to worry about the suede.)

@synne: Thank you!

@rachy and torgontogirl: Thanks! I do love rust and teal--I think it’s a pairing I picked up here. I’ve always loved blue and orange so this is kind of a variation!

@cjh, nemosmom and lisap: Thank you. I’m always dubious when I hear people say it’s a timeless classic--it seems like those date too. I do think this one is plain enough that it can be styled in a way that doesn’t look too frumpy but I also think it depends on your fashion environment.

@catherine; Thank you! I could totally see you wearing cuffed jeans in an elegant way.

@Janet: haha. Thank you. I trust your fashion instincts and I bet you have even more fab jackets to wear than the one you gave away! IKWYM about SYC!

@Slim Cat: Thank you! Next up is Docs with the velveteen blazer.

@Karen: You are so kind. Thank you! I would think stompy boots are totally appropriate for your climate! I can totally see them on you!

@nuancedream: Thank you! Your JC one sounds fab. I hope you share a pic.

@AJ; Thank you. No, I need a hair cut. I’m behind schedule--missed an appointment because of work. It’s out of control and shaggy but glad it looks ok!

@Diana: Thank you!! Credit goes to YLF. Lots of my best pieces were Angie recs or were the result of forum approval. Haha!

@Runcarla: Thank you. I do love that amber/bronze color. I see similar colors in store but the really rich golden brown I crave is scarce.

@Susan: Thank you! I agree--it’s sometimes deceiving. It was colder in my house than it was outside this morning. Made my run rather uncomfortable. Other days, it looks warm and sunny until I get out of my car and there is an arctic chill in the air.

@kkards: thanks! I hope you find them!! There were a few of us that got the Talbots blazers back then...

Cardiff girl

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Another positive vote for the jacket and docs!

Inge

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These are all really good, Kellygirl! Loving the docs. Also loving the blazer, a classic that is very versatile, methinks. Also: you have such a fun collection of beautiful sweaters.

Jaime

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Docs and rolled jeans have to go into permanent rotation. Blazer is a keeper. And you have the white cable sweater I am hunting for (second hand).

Suz

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The blazer is terrific on you, and doesn't that texture feel especially apt at this time of year? You styled it really nicely. The Docs with sweaters are a great look for you. No wonder you look forward to wearing them!

smittie

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Love the monochromatic grey/black/blue/white outfits.

That’s my MO this winter—keeps the wardrobe tight.
I’m finding earth tones hard!