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Jane

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Dear Fabbers, I am increasingly comfortable with my work wardrobe, and have set about making sure I have some certain 9 out of 10's outfits in the last 3 weeks.

This week, I have managed to incorporate a bit more colour and pattern mixing this week, which is what I hoped for. I was super comfortable with all the outfits. I really enjoyed the MaxMara houndstooth skirt and Boden yellow pattern blouse on Tuesday. And also the coral jacket today. I was also surprised how easy I felt with the cream / linen jacket which is probably more of a summer piece on Thursday with the pleated deep green CM skirt.

All comments would be very welcome and thank you for looking.

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Latest reply was from Mainelady

Helena

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Terrific looks; I especially love the culottes, which go perfect with today's ensemble!

Anonymous

You have stepped it up.
You have the BEST STYLE! I am in awe.
I love the length of skirts, the jackets with the nipped waists. Curvy but very professional.
I will take notes.

Runcarla

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Beautiful professional style, Jane. Gotta say you know how to dress your lovely self. Your WIW posts this past month have been a joy to follow.

Angie

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Style Moniker: Powerful Pretty or Professional Chic

Jane, your outfits just get better and better. Your work style is KILLER. I love the addition of the brights and pattern mixing this week. A little more playful but just as professional. SOOOO fun to see skirts and culottes in action for the week. Rock on.

Hope you're recovering okay from the ski-injury.

JAileen

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I love all of these, but especially 3-5 and 9-11. I love the color and pattern mixing of the first, and the little jacket with the pleated skirt in the second. Really fab!

wendy

All are really great, but I love #6.

Jane

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Ohh! Thank you all so much. I will reply in full tomorrow.

(Thank you so much Angie, I should have made it clear on the post that the ski injury was several years ago, but it was The Moment when I realised nice undies / basics are A Good Thing!)

Angie

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*very big chuckle*

Quite!

Gretchen

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I love the color and pattern mix in 3-5 and the coral jacket too! Kudos!

bj1111

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i am going to try tucking my scarf into by waist band. what a great idea.

Jane

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TG, I thought that too on the culottes! I've not worn them for a long time, but actually, I am happy with them again.

Smittie, thank you! That is a very morale boosting!

Thank you RunCarla, posting on YLF these last 3 weeks has massively boosted my confidence, but also made me think wider / differently about my wardrobe. We have fab thrift shops in my home town, besides the MM skirt, the linen and the coral jacket are both thrifted.

Thank you so much Angie, yay to the Killer comment - big smile and happy dance! Thank you for super the style moniker suggestions.

JAileen, thank you so much, the pleated skirt is a favourite! I was so pleased with myself on the pattern mixing!!

Thank you Wendy. The scarf is so pretty to my eye!

Thank you Gretchen!

Thank you bj1111. It does make for a neat stay put arrangement!

Style Fan

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Gorgeous outfits Jane! Love the culottes. The cinnamon colour in the first outfit is so pretty on you. Great hairstyle.

So true about the undies.

jussie

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I like all of these, but my favorites are number 1, then 2/3/4. Number 1 because that jacket is perfect on you, and 2/3/4 because that pattern mix is trendy and funky.
Nice job!!

Column

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Brilliant, all!

Jane

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Style fan, thank you and Jussie, thank you, the jacket in one is a great fit and a super colour for me. i wear this a lot at the weekend too. Thank you Column.

lyn67

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Wow, these are really great professional looks! Love the little twists, like introducing pattern mix and some color, and love the length of the skirts, too! Is nr 8 a coral scarf tucked in the skirt like a blouse, if yes, I find it very creative!!:-)

nemosmom

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Those are all fantastic looks! Your jackets are fab!

Suz

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You look beautiful, Jane. Your professional looks are a bit luxe, feminine, yet also authoritative. Perfect for the new role. I like the additions of colour and pattern.

Jaime

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You look terrific all week. Love the puff sleeve jacket and culottes outfit especially.

Bijou

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Jane - you are such great style inspiration for me. I love these looks and now I need a houndstooth skirt and some culottes.... All of these are gorgeous but I must say, if you were to pick a uniform, it would have to be a pencil skirt and cropped jacket - nobody wears this look better than you!

Joy

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You have the best jackets. You look professional yet pretty and approachable

Angie

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Jane, I'm putting a good word for Reiss. They do beautiful, professional clothing too.

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Jane

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Wow, Angie, the collection is stunning. Thank you for thinking of Reiss. The dress on the lower row in the middle caught my eye. I will have a look at the web site.

Thank you Lyn67 and nemosmom. Suz, thank you, it is kind, I am trying to dress for the next job I would like! Thank you Shevia. Bijou, thank you, I do like a pencil skirt, even more so now I am enjoying my curves! Joy, thank you, that is so nice of you to say.

Angie

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Jane, that dress made me think of you! I have GREAT items from Reiss. Beautifully made and luxe.

Cardiff girl

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I can really see you in that dress Jane! And it makes a change from solid black.

karen13

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Wow - you look amazing in these. I am particularly fond of the first and last outfits - the colored jackets over the black base are so lovely.

Jane

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Thank you Cardiffgirl and Karen.

I’ve ordered the dress, will post when it arrives. The freshness of the white was irresistible!

Mirjana

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Terrific outfits, you are so beautiful Jane , I can't choice the favorite. You have wonderful blazers and wear them the best way. But I like the best no 3 the skirt is fantastic on you and no 6.

Mainelady

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All absolutely polished, professional and fab! My favorite (if I must choose one) is #3-5. Love the pattern mixing, the shape of the skirt and the entire silhouette. Well done. Very well done!