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| Jacket: Alex Marie from Dillard's Top: Chico's Jeans: NYDJ Coated Skinny Shoes: French Sole |
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| Necklace: Carla's Love It Boutique |
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| Bangles on left: Chico's Bracelet on Right: Made from vintage rhinestone earrings, boutique |
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday
My outfit for today uses a rather dressy jacket with jeans for a more casual look. The jacket is one of my favorites due to its details. The double lapel and metallic brocade fabric make it a jacket that can be dressed up or worn a bit more casual with a pair of jeans. I styled it with my black coated NYDJ. I know some brands of jeans have a wax coating, but I am not sure what these have on them to give them a subtle sheen. I tried to DIY some waxed jeans, but it was a big failure. So, when I saw that Nordstrom online (we don't have a store here) had these in plus sizes, I ordered them tuit de suite.
This jacket and the one from yesterday were purchased at the end of the season at Dillard's sidewalk sale and were around $20.00 each. I thought they were amazing bargains. Even though both were really suit jackets, I saw them as excellent pieces for a more casual look. On What Not to Wear, Stacey and Clinton often tell participants that they can mix their business suit jackets with jeans. Do you ever wear your suit jackets with jeans?
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Gorgeous purples. I love the polish and the purple stoned bracelet. I love wearing suit jackets with jeans, especially dressy jeans. Denim doesn't have to mean frumpy or casual, jeans can look sleek and chic as trousers.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. Especially since I am now living my life in denim jeans!
DeleteTHIS IS PERFECT!! You look gorgeous and should wear looks like this often...it is youthful, stylish, slimming, and you just look beautiful! One of my favorites!
ReplyDeletePam, thank you so much for the compliment, you made my day! I think this is one of my favorites too.
DeleteI can't believe the price of this gorgeous jacket! What a steal - it looks like a million. Your rhinestone bracelet is fabulous too, so unusual. BTW, would you ever consent to tell us the # of jackets you own? (just nosey! you seem to have a large and glorious collection) : >
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DeleteI am kind of ashamed to say that I have as many as I do. I have been collecting them over a period of years. Let's just say it is a lot. I am trying really hard to not buy any new ones, but they just keep calling my name and I respond.
I think that the jackets are my drug of choice. I know it is OCD for sure.
Well, a pretty harmless drug, to be sure : > And you do look *fantastic* in a jacket. We all have something we crave . . . : >
Deletehey honey! i absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! you look amazing! your hair is gorgeous! that nail color is divine! do me a favor and email me so that i can have your contact info! thedumpyduchess@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite outfits. The jacket is a beautiful shade of purple (so are your nails) and I think a dressy jacket paired with jeans looks great. But I am totally in love with that vintage rhinestone bracelet! Ahhhhhh, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI notice you wear jackets a lot and they are great jackets.I still haven't found my way of wearing them but I keep on trying.Both the jacket and the trousers semm to be of a great quality.
ReplyDeleteDebbie--good deals and love the outfit! i wear suit jackets with jeans ALL the time. I purposely look for them when I'm thrifting these days!
ReplyDeleteI think that jacket would be a bit much paired with a bottom in the same material. The pants are perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any matched suits. If I need to dress up at work I usually wear a dress/skirt with a separates jacket. My office isn't that formal. Back in the days when I did have matched jackets/skirts I did not mix the parts with other things. It was a mental thing with me. Probably it's good I moved onto separates.
Very elegant with your jacket and the beautiful jewelry. I always enjoy your nail polish colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful jacket and the jeans just fit you so well. Who knew that anything from Nordstrom's could be so reasonably priced. I must remember this.
ReplyDeleteI really like this bracelet - how pretty (and I love vintage baubles). Greetings from Atlanta. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I made 2 purse clutches and I'm giving away one - you can pick which size you like. The giveaway ends really soon - details here!
yes I like the shimmery look of waxed jeans, it has a really glamorous look. You did a fabulous job with the accessorizing, the sparkly accessories adds some glamour to the outfit. And it actually makes a nice evening look.
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I love the nails! I did not noticed your dangling necklace. I did not notice your sparking bracelets; I only notice your colorful nails. I don't know why but I think it's your nails that completes your look. :)
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