Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[Dextersmom]

Love this.

Thank you.

 

[Genie27]

I have one losange, @nicole0612, a men's cashmere. I bought it in the fall, and it's been a horrible winter, so I haven't used it much yet. I think it will be perfect for summer when you want some warmth around the neck, but still a light and breezy feel. It weighs absolutely nothing!

Any mod shots, @momasaurus ? I liked the one I tried on but it was from the women’s section.

 

[Genie27]

Some of the older jackets are really beautiful. It’s great that they are in the resale market rather than being discarded. Do you have pic of the Salzburg you’re interested in?

It’s this one....there is another that has embellishments in the front, but the plain one will do for daily use. I think @ailoveresale had it. My hesitation is that the cut may be unflattering because of how wide it is on the bottom. If it hits me at the wrong height it will not be a good look. I’m tempted to size down because of that.

 

[gracekelly]

Sorry to change the subject. I wanted to share a shot of this Joie denim jacket I am wearing today. @gracekelly and I were talking a couple weeks ago about brooches on denim. These crystal one's came on this jacket and I love the bling.

Exactly what I love!

 

[Dextersmom]

Exactly what I love!

 

[momasaurus]

Any mod shots, @momasaurus ? I liked the one I tried on but it was from the women’s section.

I'm out all day and evening, but will try to get to this tomorrow!

 

[gracekelly]

I have sort of had it with the Chanel brooch prices. I'm back on my vintage brooch kick again. I feel like a kid in the candy store with the lower prices for really nice pieces.

 

[Moirai]

Sorry to change the subject. I wanted to share a shot of this Joie denim jacket I am wearing today. @gracekelly and I were talking a couple weeks ago about brooches on denim. These crystal one's came on this jacket and I love the bling.

Great look!

It’s this one....there is another that has embellishments in the front, but the plain one will do for daily use. I think @ailoveresale had it. My hesitation is that the cut may be unflattering because of how wide it is on the bottom. If it hits me at the wrong height it will not be a good look. I’m tempted to size down because of that.

I see what you mean about the flare. I think it's a tricky style on any body type.

 

[cafecreme15]

Sorry to change the subject. I wanted to share a shot of this Joie denim jacket I am wearing today. @gracekelly and I were talking a couple weeks ago about brooches on denim. These crystal one's came on this jacket and I love the bling. [/QUOTE

I LOVE THIS! Thanks so much for the inspo - I just got a denim jacket from Banana Republic, and I think a brooch like this would look great on it! Where did you get these? I would love an inexpensive one.

 

[Dextersmom]

I LOVE THIS! Thanks so much for the inspo - I just got a denim jacket from Banana Republic, and I think a brooch like this would look great on it! Where did you get these? I would love an inexpensive one.

Hi cc, these brooches came pinned on this denim jacket and the only other brooches I have are Chanel, so I'm not sure where to find one's like this. If I see any out and about, I will share with you.

I have sort of had it with the Chanel brooch prices. I'm back on my vintage brooch kick again. I feel like a kid in the candy store with the lower prices for really nice pieces.

That is awesome. I agree the prices are insane.

Great look!


I see what you mean about the flare. I think it's a tricky style on any body type.

Thank you.

 

[cafecreme15]

Went to a Phillies game today with some old friends who were visiting for the weekend! It was perfect weather for a ballgame! Since the Phillies’ color is red, I wore two of the only red things I own - a red LOFT cardigan and my new rouge grenat Hermès belt! Also wearing a short sleeve Christopher Fischer cashmere shirt, my new and current favorite pair of rag and bone jeans, and accessorized with my super comfy Burberry trainers and my little LV Eva bag - wanted to keep it casual of course, but not shlumpy. Luckily we were in a suite so I didn’t have any putting bag on the floor issues *phew*

 

[calexandre]

All these photos of you ladies wearing brooches is making me want to wear the small selection I have in my jewelry box. I've had them for years and have never managed to wear a single one, because I'm shy of putting holes in my lapels. Some of the coats on which I think a brooch would look best are the coats which I most hesitate to prick (some vintage Trigeres and Diors come to mind). If any of your brooch-lovers have tips on getting past this hesitation, please give me a shove! Or is it a matter of certain fabrics concealing the pricks better than others?

 

[periogirl28]

It’s this one....there is another that has embellishments in the front, but the plain one will do for daily use. I think @ailoveresale had it. My hesitation is that the cut may be unflattering because of how wide it is on the bottom. If it hits me at the wrong height it will not be a good look. I’m tempted to size down because of that.

Oh I have this in Navy. I know what you mean about the flare.

 

[nicole0612]

Went to a Phillies game today with some old friends who were visiting for the weekend! It was perfect weather for a ballgame! Since the Phillies’ color is red, I wore two of the only red things I own - a red LOFT cardigan and my new rouge grenat Hermès belt! Also wearing a short sleeve Christopher Fischer cashmere shirt, my new and current favorite pair of rag and bone jeans, and accessorized with my super comfy Burberry trainers and my little LV Eva bag - wanted to keep it casual of course, but not shlumpy. Luckily we were in a suite so I didn’t have any putting bag on the floor issues *phew*View attachment 4044816

You look so cute!

 

[gracekelly]

All these photos of you ladies wearing brooches is making me want to wear the small selection I have in my jewelry box. I've had them for years and have never managed to wear a single one, because I'm shy of putting holes in my lapels. Some of the coats on which I think a brooch would look best are the coats which I most hesitate to prick (some vintage Trigeres and Diors come to mind). If any of your brooch-lovers have tips on getting past this hesitation, please give me a shove! Or is it a matter of certain fabrics concealing the pricks better than others?

The obvious fabric that works is a tweed because it will show nothing when you take the pin out. Many other woolens work as well and basically any fabric with texture. You do have to be concerned with the weight of the brooch vis a vis the fabric and that is a judgement call. I have some that I only use on a coat because of their weight. I never pin into a thin blouse and did tear one once when I tried. There are some collars that you can pin into if you want to wear at your throat, and those blouses tend to be heavier material and not solid. I do not pin into silks, ever. Or leather, though I have seen that done. A friend once told me that if you use a piece of felt inside a thinner fabric and pin through the top fabric and the felt, it will work better because there is more stability. I have not tried it. but it sounds reasonable.