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A new combination for me but this only went out for breakfast - nothing nearly as exciting as Mochi's Tango class!

I've had the sweater for a few years and think I rarely wear it because the neckline is so wide. I bought it to wear with a particular skirt and It never occurred to me until recently to try a blouse underneath. Duh. Sadly this shirt has a bleach stain on the front but out the door it went, regardless. I am also digging the sweater pattern as belly roll camo.

Thought I'd try something more unexpected than black footwear. The pants are a bit snug over the boots, I found myself tugging them down at the ankle after getting up from being seated. In a perfect world I wonder if they're also a bit short for over the boots?

Pic 2 is the pants tucked in the boots. I have NEVER worn this type of combination (well, except to the sledding hill) and am really too self conscious to give it a try out of the house, but I actually rather like it better than untucked.

Suggestions for changes are appreciated. Thanks!

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13 years ago

Angie

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Totally fab! GOOD job thinking out of the box and trying a new combination while shopping your closet.

11 out of 10.

pil

Veteran

Woot, thanks Angie!

Thistle

I like #2 better than #1 also. Looks amazing! Even better than you created it by shopping your closet!

kellygirl

Way to make the save! I love #2 and think this would look awesome with a skirt too! Great job!

Anonymous

I love 2! I think you should be brave and wear this out!

Asingh

I like both the versions.

christieanne

Love the sweater over shirt - perfect way to re-mix. The boots over jeans work and I think you have created a few new possibilities here

Beth Ann

You are resourceful, and on a roll! This looks great, and I love the way the boots bookend your hair -- wear these often. I do think you could scrunch the sleeves a little more, perhaps, but that's only if they stay in place better than they do on me!

Suz

On a ROLL! This is fun! What a way to shop the closet. And now you are going to enjoy that sweater a whole lot, I predict!

Day Vies

YES! This look totally works I especially like it with the brown boot. I am also learning the virtues of a great print as camo It's absolutely fascinating.

I figure if no one knows there's a bleach stain but you, so be it. This is a great combination -- I hope this gets you to put the sweater back into rotation it's so nice.

Karie

I hear you about stains - for me it's usually a food or make-up stain, but if you can't see it, I always wear it anyway.

I really like your look here, especially #2 - I love jeans tucked in boots!

I hadn't checked back and found all of your comments - thanks for the encouragement everyone! I'm really quite happy with this combination : )

I've decided a similar color pair of flat or lower heel boots needs to be on my shopping list. Maybe brown, or saddle or cognac. These are just a bit too tall for an all day wear.

Now, do I want a knee height, mid calf or ankle? How casual or dressy? Something that can handle some of the slop of winter but not a snow boot, per se. Decisions, decisions. I've kind of decided I can wait until next winter and make do for this year, but something may fall in my lap yet.

Amy

Wow, wonderful outfit! Both versions work for me, but I particularly like 2. This is a sophisticated mix of colors and patterns.

moira

Yes and yes. The pants tucked into the boots look wonderful on you.

Thanks! Now I hope I cen get brave enough to wear the tucked pants out of the house
: )

Be brave! You look awesome It may feel weird at first but I guarantee that the feeling will pass! You'll be tucking everything before you know it!

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