A long, hard day at work was made easier with the slouchy Joie pants from Shoptoberfest and the YLF Fab Find Gold Button Sweater Jacket. The jacket has been on the DL for a while because the buttons started gaping (no guess as to why, since my bust size has not changed). I just now got around to sewing up the front opening - I like it best done all the way up like a pullover, anyway, so I figured that would be an appropriate fix. Paired with cognac belt and booties, because earth tones help mitigate the 80s influence of the pants in my eye.
Banana republic cardigan - Banana Republic
Men's belt - flea market
Joie microplaid pants - Rack
Report Marks booties - Amazon
Ted Baker bag - flea market
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26 Comments
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I like this dressier look on you, it's on the polished side with the refined knit and non-denim bottoms. It's sophisticated and the sweater is so figure flattering as well. Are you busy due to spring break?
CocoLion replied 11 years ago
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I don't catch every WIW, but you are just looking more amazing all the time. This is a really different look on you from what I think of, but it really works.
Scarlet replied 11 years ago
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Rae this is a really elegant outfit but without compromising your stye. Are these a wide leg pant? How did you get them to stay tucked inside your booties?
Deborah replied 11 years ago
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I love these proportions on you rae - a great look imo.
Caro in Oz replied 11 years ago
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I love this dressier style on you, too. You still maintain a definite sense of Rae :) Great look!
Ingunn replied 11 years ago
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One of my favorites. Nicely polished, and still you.
Jjsloane replied 11 years ago
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Big thumbs up. Your legs look so long. Good save on the cardigan too. YLF
Joy replied 11 years ago
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Very nice! The Rae I remember had long hair ;) What a change!
Marigold replied 11 years ago
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You look great!
replied 11 years ago
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love this outfit, polished yet simple
kkards replied 11 years ago
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First, I think this is my new favorite outfit of yours. You look very pretty, polished, and professional; yet you remain true to your UWP/SGT style. I love it!
Karie replied 11 years ago
Second, what is Octoberfest? I followed the link to your other post, was it a shopping trip last October/every October? -
Excellent solution for the sweater, that's using your noggin!
pil replied 11 years ago
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Joie, indeed -- Rae, you are a sight for sore eyes! This is just beyond fantastic! And I would love to copy this down to the last detail. The plaid pants are superb. And you know what? I had one of those cardigans from BR in navy and ended up purging it because no matter how I styled it, it felt "old lady" to me. But just look at you!
Suz replied 11 years ago
(Well, maybe it would have helped if I was 25 years younger and trying to wear it, but on me, it didn't look intentional and fab as it does on you!)
This is one of my fave outfits of yours, ever! -
Gorgeous! I love the trousers and the sweater works perfectly here.
Jaime replied 11 years ago
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Love this look!
ruthe replied 11 years ago
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Wow! Excellent!
amiable replied 11 years ago
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A new favorite of yours for me too Rae - looks so polished but in your style still. Love everything about this - esp. the sweater fix!
texstyle replied 11 years ago
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Love this look on you. Chic with a hint of polish. Your style does seem to be evolving, and I have really enjoyed watching it.
Thistle replied 11 years ago
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Fab outfit! I really like the juxtaposition of the ladylike cardi, slouchy pants and the casual leather belt and boots. Can you really wear those boots all day? Lucky!
Dana replied 11 years ago
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Denise, that is probably it! That and Easter just days away.
rae replied 11 years ago
Deborah, it is a tapered silk pant. I've added a link to the Outnet above, since they seem to still have this color. They were more slouched atop the booties than tucked into them.
Karie, yes, we have done a Shoptoberfest YLF meetup for two years running and are committed to making it an annual event. Here is the blog post from the very first one - some gals fly in from out of state!
Suz, if I'm honest, I also had this cardi in the purge pile for a time! I like it so much better as a pullover.
Dana, for whatever reason, my feet prefer a moderate heel doing this kind of work. Same for major travel walking. Might be the high arches? -
I really like the cardy as a pullover. And the pants, just darling.
deb replied 11 years ago
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Polished UWP!
Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
Love the sweater as a pullover and what a great way to re-invent the sweater and rescue it from the purge pile. It looks lovely with those silky trousers. -
How clever to sew up the sweater, looks fabulous like that. So elegant paired with those Joie pants.love them with the booties!
Tina.b replied 11 years ago
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Well you know I just love this outfit! Always happy to see those divine silk pants in action. I have also been keeping my cardigans buttoned up (except for my very long, BF style ones), your fix is fantastic. And good save too, white military-esq? So perfect for the season!
Aida replied 11 years ago
Your recent work looks have been outstanding, by the way. I hope you are feeling better about dressing for work with what you have! I think we've got similar methods of dressiness mixing for work; I feel like so many of your work outfits are something I would happily happily wear. -
I have to agree with Aida that your work attire is amazing. You have such a great sense of style and you know how to choose things that fit your style descriptor!
kellygirl replied 11 years ago
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Love! i ordered these in 4 and a size up - am thinking that with slouchy being such a trend maybe they will be better for me. I just want to look like you!
catgirl replied 11 years ago
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