goldenpig

13 Comments

• Angie replied 10 years ago
  (psssst.... I've found that I do not like this bomber shape worn over a shirt collar. I like it over a crew neck. In your case it can be any flat neckline).
  
• catgirl replied 10 years ago
  Interesting because I thought the same thing - this is not "you".  And yet each piece is you, individually.  I think the structured shirt and flowy skirt are a little too different somehow.  And the jacket seems too long.  I'd love to see it with your floral skinnies and a white T instead!
• Suz replied 10 years ago
  I think what Angie says makes a lot of sense. But I really sympathize. I like bombers in theory, but always feel frumpy in them, too, so I have not bought the trend. I love your skirt and you are looking so slender! 
• Karie replied 10 years ago
  I do prefer this outfit without the bomber. I would try Angie's suggestion and wear it with a flat neckline. I agree with Una, skinnies and a white T would be perfect!
• Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
  I think Angie is right about the shirt collar maybe being an issue, but I love the lace bomber on you. Play with it some more. What about over a sheath dress? With white jeans?
  
  LOVE that skirt on you BTW!
• goldenpig replied 10 years ago
  Angie, thanks, you're right about the neckline not working with collared shirts. I don't really have any solid color crew neck shirts--perhaps that's why I am having so much trouble with this jacket. I did try it with my blouson crew neck banded bottom black and white wavy stripe blouse, but the bomber and volume on volume was just too much for me, plus the pattern clashed with the jacket.
  
  Una, yes, I immediately thought of pairing this with the floral pants and tried it here, but I should try it with a plain white T instead. Funny how each of the pieces can be my style, but not when they are combined into a silhouette that is not my style. I am having a lot of trouble getting used to the slouchy/waist surrender/volume all over trends.
  
  Thanks Suz, Karie and Shannon. White jeans is a good idea. I thought this would go well over dresses, but since most of my dresses are patterned it seems too busy over the dresses. I guess that's why most of my jackets are solid colors, because my base layers are all patterned. Hmm, interesting.
  
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• catgirl replied 10 years ago
  Oh, I love it with the skinnies.  And that makes me think it would work with a pencil skirt.
• Adelfa replied 10 years ago
  Natalie, I bought this same jacket and when it came I felt so awful in it I didn't even try to make it work, just sent it right back. I know you say you are an apple (though I don't see it) and I am too. Maybe that's it? I don't know! See you you feel in it as you experiment with all of the great suggestions.
• Joy replied 10 years ago

  I commented on Today's orphan thread after your post. Do you think it might Orkney with your polka dots ?

• CocoLion replied 10 years ago
  I like the jacket with the skirt.  I think Angie nailed it with her comment about the blouse, that is the way to improve it.  But overall, I am preferring the jacket with pants on you.
• Lisa replied 10 years ago
  I like the idea to wear simple pieces with no frills (collars, patterns, cowlnecks, etc) so that the jacket is the star.  And it looks made for a pairing with skirts or dresses since it is not too long.
• rachylou replied 10 years ago
  Interesting, Natalie. This jacket seems longer on you than on Angie to me, i.e. it doesn't end at the waist. I'm thinking a pencil skirt, something über structured to balance...
  
• bj1111 replied 10 years ago

  Well, even if you don't put this jacket onto rotation, you've learned a few things about your current wardrobe and identified some holes. Shopping!

  Love the idea of flral oants and a white tee or a tee that picks out a color from the pant. Also echo white jeans with white top as a base.