Of course, I don't like how I look; I need to lose five pounds to look better in anything. Also, it is much too hot in Hawaii to try on these layers, and I'm sweating in all of the photos as I try on the outfits!
At any rate, here are four looks with my Chanel jacket. Instead of the black dress, I may just use one of the black tops and the black skirt that I am taking already.
One accessory that I may take, but am not wearing in these photos, is my black cuff. I'll wear it when my wrists are exposed.
I gathered all of my faux pearls and layered them with a black dress. I think it needs a belt, but I don't want to break up the all black line. Not sure what to do to polish this look. Or is it silly? I've never worn all the pearls together before; even though Coco Chanel was an advocate, it seems risky. I learned that Chanel style was tamer ... more dignified. But I do like to wear my Chanel jacket with jeans.
For many years, I wore a perfectly tailored man's black flecked wool jacket as my primary coat about town in San Francisco. I dressed it up or down as needed, and it always worked. It's still in my closet, even though I've moved on. But what about the somewhat campy look of layering with pearls? Does it make me look top heavy? Can it be improved?
For many years, I wore a perfectly tailored man's black flecked wool jacket as my primary coat about town in San Francisco. I dressed it up or down as needed, and it always worked. It's still in my closet, even though I've moved on. But what about the somewhat campy look of layering with pearls? Does it make me look top heavy? Can it be improved?
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| Not sure about the belt, seems like it needs another element ... but what? |
Another option is the same outfit with my Circus scarf. I prefer this look.
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| I could drape the scarf in the center, and add a large brooch to the jacket. Any other suggestions? |
I have a gorgeous embroidered satiny silk shirt from Shanghai Tang that's probably wasted in this outfit:
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| Does anybody think this looks good? Jacket: Chanel (autumn 2009 runway) Shirt: Shanghai Tang Pearl necklace: Deltah Skirt: Ann Klein Boots: Cole Haan |
Even though I love the look of an untucked shirt hanging longer under a jacket, I'm not comfortable with it on myself. I was trained to view that as sloppy. So, I'll probably leave this shirt at home, and stick with the safer white button down shown earlier:
