Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[cafecreme15]

Here I am stating the obvious. I love denim jackets. The one I wear the most is a slightly distressed and cropped version by Vince. Another well loved one in heavy rotation is a light denim one by Current Elliott. Today I wore this embroidered one by Blank NYC (purchased at Nordstrom).

Love this!! You have an excellent selection of denim jackets. They’re difficult to wear in my climate since there is only really a few week period where you need a jacket of that weight. Im envisioning wearing mine mostly on summer nights.

 

[Dextersmom]

Love this!! You have an excellent selection of denim jackets. They’re difficult to wear in my climate since there is only really a few week period where you need a jacket of that weight. Im envisioning wearing mine mostly on summer nights.

Thanks, cafecreme.

 

[Moirai]

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 lovely! I love rouge grenat, such a pretty red.

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.

I read about the felt fabric tip from you, thanks! It does help in preventing the brooch from drooping too much, esp heavy Chanel brooches.

I've been 'convalescing' by working from home. meanwhile I've been enjoying the sunshine and watching the bees fly from bush

How pretty - reminds me that summer is coming, hooray!

Here I am stating the obvious. I love denim jackets. The one I wear the most is a slightly distressed and cropped version by Vince. Another well loved one in heavy rotation is a light denim one by Current Elliott. Today I wore this embroidered one by Blank NYC (purchased at Nordstrom).

I love this combo of floral and denim. Nice to see a fellow chatster with a Bal bag

 

[Genie27]

Ok it’s DUTuesday here and I could use some outfit advice. Here is the cashmere sparkle knit skirt I made - problem is I can’t find a suitable top. I would wear it with my fur when it’s colder, as I made it for a neutral palette.

Any thoughts on colours and silhouettes to try?

I can’t tuck anything in, and the top has to cover the tummy loosely as the waist area is not too structured other than the very loose elastic waistband.

I’m thinking of making a blouson top in the same yarn, but plain knit, not basket weave. Hmmmm....

 

[Dextersmom]

You look lovely! I love rouge grenat, such a pretty red.


I read about the felt fabric tip from you, thanks! It does help in preventing the brooch from drooping too much, esp heavy Chanel brooches.


How pretty - reminds me that summer is coming, hooray!


I love this combo of floral and denim. Nice to see a fellow chatster with a Bal bag

Thank you, Moirai. I used to only carry Balenciaga. Though I have moved on to other brands, I still have my most favorite Bal's that I will more than likely keep forever.

 

[periogirl28]

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Ok it’s DUTuesday here and I could use some outfit advice. Here is the cashmere sparkle knit skirt I made - problem is I can’t find a suitable top. I would wear it with my fur when it’s colder, as I made it for a neutral palette.

Any thoughts on colours and silhouettes to try?

I can’t tuck anything in, and the top has to cover the tummy loosely as the waist area is not too structured other than the very loose elastic waistband.

I’m thinking of making a blouson top in the same yarn, but plain knit, not basket weave. Hmmmm....View attachment 4046423 View attachment 4046424

If you don't mind my 2 pence worth. First, that a lovely skirt, I admire your skill and I would so wear it. My suggestions are to look for a thicker material cotton peplum top or a longer length tailored shirt with a jacket for summer. A hip length sweater in winter plus your coat would look great also.

 

[Genie27]

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If you don't mind my 2 pence worth. First, that a lovely skirt, I admire your skill and I would so wear it. My suggestions are to look for a thicker material cotton peplum top or a longer length tailored shirt with a jacket for summer. A hip length sweater in winter plus your coat would look great also.

I think that's worth at least a buck. I can totally see these outfits - and all would work to disguise the problem area, while still looking sharp. I love a peplum. My olive burberry hip length trench could work for summer.
(I know, that t-shirt is awful, but I really wanted to wear my skirt out today, and it was the only colour+length that worked)

 

[papertiger]

Ok it’s DUTuesday here and I could use some outfit advice. Here is the cashmere sparkle knit skirt I made - problem is I can’t find a suitable top. I would wear it with my fur when it’s colder, as I made it for a neutral palette.

Any thoughts on colours and silhouettes to try?

I can’t tuck anything in, and the top has to cover the tummy loosely as the waist area is not too structured other than the very loose elastic waistband.

I’m thinking of making a blouson top in the same yarn, but plain knit, not basket weave. Hmmmm....View attachment 4046423 View attachment 4046424

Full marks for that skirt ts:

Also, very nice and unexpected with turquoise, cream goes Spring

 

[nicole0612]

This embroidered jacket talk perks up my ears! For decades (since I had the original as a tiny girl) I have been looking for a silk or satin jacket with embroidered flowers. Mine had them next to the collar on one side and next to the pocket on the other. I do not want the sports jacket version (with the fabric stretchy waistband and cuffs). Of course those are plentiful! Please let me know if anyone sees one. It doesn’t have to be designer by any means, even better if it’s not actually.

 

[papertiger]

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If you don't mind my 2 pence worth. First, that a lovely skirt, I admire your skill and I would so wear it. My suggestions are to look for a thicker material cotton peplum top or a longer length tailored shirt with a jacket for summer. A hip length sweater in winter plus your coat would look great also.

Ditto to all these ideas.

 

[papertiger]

This embroidered jacket talk perks up my ears! For decades (since I had the original as a tiny girl) I have been looking for a silk or satin jacket with embroidered flowers. Mine had them next to the collar on one side and next to the pocket on the other. I do not want the sports jacket version (with the fabric stretchy waistband and cuffs). Of course those are plentiful! Please let me know if anyone sees one. It doesn’t have to be designer by any means, even better if it’s not actually.

I had considered the silk (printed) flora bomber from Gucci but I'm undecided on the web-stripe stretch webbing. I had a beautiful Etro silk jacket at some point I need to look for.

The nicest embroidered jeans jacket I ever saw was Roberto Cavalli in the naughties. Can't remember if the price was sky high or they didn't have my size but it was a work of art. Hoping to find one on the pre-loved market someday.

 

[nicole0612]

I had considered the silk (printed) flora bomber from Gucci but I'm undecided on the web-stripe stretch webbing. I had a beautiful Etro silk jacket at some point I need to look.

The nicest embroidered jeans jacket I ever saw was Roberto Cavalli in the naughties. Can't remember if the price was sky high or they didn't have my size but it was a work of art. Hoping to find one on the pre-loved market someday.

I absolutely agree! I would love to see a photo of your Etro jacket when you locate it.

 

[Genie27]

This embroidered jacket talk perks up my ears! For decades (since I had the original as a tiny girl) I have been looking for a silk or satin jacket with embroidered flowers. Mine had them next to the collar on one side and next to the pocket on the other. I do not want the sports jacket version (with the fabric stretchy waistband and cuffs). Of course those are plentiful! Please let me know if anyone sees one. It doesn’t have to be designer by any means, even better if it’s not actually.

Shanghai Tang may have something like this.

And @papertiger +1 to see your Etro. I love the look but it is one of the few Italian cuts that does not work on me.

Also, not my photo, but this is my black enamel C chain belt

 

[Genie27]

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

So cute!! I love that colour on you.

 

[Cordeliere]

Ok it’s DUTuesday here and I could use some outfit advice. Here is the cashmere sparkle knit skirt I made - problem is I can’t find a suitable top. I would wear it with my fur when it’s colder, as I made it for a neutral palette.

Any thoughts on colours and silhouettes to try?

I can’t tuck anything in, and the top has to cover the tummy loosely as the waist area is not too structured other than the very loose elastic waistband.

I’m thinking of making a blouson top in the same yarn, but plain knit, not basket weave. Hmmmm....View attachment 4046423 View attachment 4046424

Love this skirt!!!

I would wonder about a higher quality tee with similar lines to the one you have on and pair it with a sash at the waist. I remember you look fab with scarf at the waist recently. If you didn't post something like that, I must have hallucinated it. Also I love tone on tone dressing with minor variations in color and bigger variations in texture. This might be nice with a silk tee in a similar color with a chain belt.