(Sorry about the blurriness of the pictures -- I ended up using a new camera that fixed the barrel distortion I'd been having previously, but for some reason these are rather fuzzy. I'll try to get it figured out!)
Top: Fossil Melissa Top, Camel, XS (similar here, here, here)
Pants: J.Crew Stovepipe Trouser in Wool Check, 00 (similar here)
Shoes: J.Crew Toni Tassel Loafers, Vintage Champagne, 5.5 (similar here, here, here)
I love silk blouses in rich, earthy tones (I'm still pining over the Blythe Blouse in Silk in the Olive Moss shade that I missed from the first release!), and knew I had to have this one from Fossil. The Stovepipe Trousers in Wool Check weren't originally on my wishlist but I was impressed with their quality when I tried them on -- 100% wool and lined -- (review here) and was swayed by a markdown + 30% off discount. I also adored the Toni Tassel Loafers when I tried them on in-store (review here), and decided to go with the Vintage Champagne color. The dark red patent belt picks up on the patent caps on the loafers, and the two work well with the colorway of the trousers. I'll do individual reviews of the top, trousers, and loafers in future posts.
The loose bow and nonchalant hands-in-pockets capture my sense of style pretty well, I think. I like the menswear-inspired trousers and loafers for this reason, too. Though I think I'm missing a blazer to drape around my shoulders!
Here are some additional angles:
Top: Fossil Melissa Top, Camel, XS (similar here, here, here)
Pants: J.Crew Stovepipe Trouser in Wool Check, 00 (similar here)
Shoes: J.Crew Toni Tassel Loafers, Vintage Champagne, 5.5 (similar here, here, here)
Top: Fossil Melissa Top, Camel, XS (similar here, here, here)
Pants: J.Crew Stovepipe Trouser in Wool Check, 00 (similar here)
Shoes: J.Crew Toni Tassel Loafers, Vintage Champagne, 5.5 (similar here, here, here)
I was inspired by this photo from the Ralph Lauren Fall 2012 ad campaign, even though the collection purports to draw from the 1910's and I was thinking more of the 1930's for my outfit (but again, I could be wrong!)
For a second layer, I was thinking a chunky tan grandpa sweater to play up the masculine, lounging-in-a-den feel, and to juxtapose with the femininity of the silk blouse.
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| Grandpa cardigan (other options here, here, here) |
The closest thing I currently have in my closet is this J.Crew mohair cardigan from 2010. I'm holding in the sides because it looks better this way as it's a size too large (this was before J.Crew came out with XXS's).
Pants: J.Crew Stovepipe Trouser in Wool Check, 00 (similar here)
Shoes: J.Crew Toni Tassel Loafers, Vintage Champagne, 5.5 (similar here, here, here)
Because of its size I wouldn't be able to wear it unbuttoned, but I was considering tied at the waist as another option. Here I've double-tied the ends so they won't budge, and turned the knot inwards so the ends are hidden under the cardigan -- there is already a ruffly bow up top so I thought another one would be redundant.
Pants: J.Crew Stovepipe Trouser in Wool Check, 00 (similar here)
Shoes: J.Crew Toni Tassel Loafers, Vintage Champagne, 5.5 (similar here, here, here)
I'd love to wear this embossed, briefcase-like satchel from Fossil over one shoulder with this outfit. I'm loving the briefcase shapes that have been proliferating in handbags, and this one is currently on my "dream" list, lol.
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| Vintage Revival Satchel |
Love it! You look very Shelly Hack in the old Charlie cologne commercials!
ReplyDeleteThanks, WMM! I love the 70's men's trousers-wearing aesthetic! I've also been all over midi and pleated skirts as of late!
DeleteVery classy outfit and you look great in it! Does that blouse tie a little bit higher if one wanted to? How's the weight of the silk? I just got the exact same trousers and awfully tempted by the blouse, seeing how fabulous you are wearing it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind remarks, Tiffany! The blouse itself has a V-neck cut -- basically like a V-neck cardigan, and the first button only starts toward the bottom of the sternum. However, because the piece of fabric (basically a long, rectangular "scarf") that forms the collar and tie is fairly wide and is attached to the entire length of the neckline, when you tie a bow, the ample volume of the fabric pushes the bow higher up than just the base of the V-neck. I tried to tie the bow a bit higher, and was able to get it to where the top of the chest pockets are (hard to spot in my pictures, but more visible on the product page). Again, because the tie is attached through the entire length of the neckline all the way to the bottom of the V, you can only pull it up so high.
DeleteThe silk is thinner than that of the Blythe and is probably slightly thinner than the Silk Foulard Scoopneck from Fall and other *thin* silks I've seen from J.Crew recently. However, the texture is very fine and feels finely woven. The sheen is a very smooth, pearly sheen that lacks the bumpiness/crepiness of the Blythe. The grid pattern of the grain is much less noticeable than on the Blythe.
Hope that helps! The neckline is a bit confusing to describe, but I wanted to put in quick reply to your question before uploading pictures a bit later. Also, I'd say the sizing is non-vanity sized, as the XS fits me perfectly, whereas even the 00 in the Blythe is slightly boxy on me.
*Thank you* so much for such careful description of the details. I can tell it's difficult to describe the tie and I think I understand. It helps a lot. Good info on the sizing, I'd normally pass on XS. ;)
Deletethis is a great outfit - equestrian chic, without a decade? ;)
ReplyDeletethe tassel loafers are awesome too. may i ask you what size you ended up taking in them? xox P
Thanks, phiphi! So I needed and ordered a 5 in the loafers and got sent a 5.5 :-/. However, the 5.5 wasn't that far off and I found that they worked with heel inserts put in. I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning and repurchasing, especially since the promo I'd used was over, so I just kept the 5.5. So short answer, a 5, which is my size in most J.Crew flats, but the 5.5 is working for me, too!
DeleteThat's what I was going to say, it's classic and timeless?
DeleteLove, love, love. I am over the cotton candy colors and really wants the jewel and earth tones for fall and winter. I loved every piece individually and put all together.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Blue Booby! I find myself helplessly drawn to earthy colors and styles.
DeleteI agree; timeless. I love the look, the colors & adore your blouse :)
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