A quick check in in the midst of the busy's. Here's what I've worn in the past few days.
#1 Got this idea from the "In Style" magazine - White under cream with green jeans. I didn't wear this very long - hubby said it didn't look very great at all.
#2 Red/Aqua and "linen". Got this from the Pantone combos in the link-love. I love that post - thank you! This is about the "emerald/tomato/linen" combo. Except my emerald is more of a deep aqua. I got several comments on being so bright.
#3 I looked at my bright pink toe nails and liked them, so I dug through my summer clothes bin for pink, and picked out this top. I don't think the proportions work (the sleeves are too short), so it probably won't stay around.
#4 Moto jacket opn
#5 Moto fully zipped
#6 Moto half-zipped.
The moto is a recent Goodwill purchase. It's poly, so not breathable (which doesn't bother me since I run freezing cold). I'm thinking this is the perfect way to try out this shape and attitude of a moto while looking for "my" style. Who knows if I'll still like it next fall, and I don't mind if I don't. I'm wearing it open for the most part.
My good friend from China, after seeing my stompy black moto boots one day, and this moto jacket the next, called me a cowboy. :)
Comments and suggestions, please! :)
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15 Comments
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I really like the silhouette of #1 on you, Ami. What did hubby not like? What about you? Do you feel washed out? I do think the shapes are terrific on you.
Suz replied 11 years ago
And the colours in #2 are so much fun. Those red jeans are your biggest wardrobe workhorse. Who would have thought it, right?
I like the colour, but not the style of the top in #3. It's too girly/ dated for you.
I am all for trying out styles first before investing. I had a plastic trench/ moto myself from our Overstocks. It worked just fine for a season and let me experiment. Enjoy!
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Thanks Suz - Hubby didn't like the cream/white combo. I asked him if it looked unintentional, he said "no, it looks intentional, it just doesn't look good at all". I totally appreciated his honesty.
amiable replied 11 years ago
I liked #2 a lot too :) I was surprised by the comments though they generally went "Wow, you're really bright......I like your scarf." Haha :)
And yes, the top from #3 is out.
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I really like #1, esp. the white and the cream together! I think motos in general look better with slimmer legs to keep the moto vibe, so I like #5 & 6 better than #4 BUT I think the jacket looks better open. It makes the jacket a bit longer, and, umm, I think the pocket zippers w/tassels end at an awkward place when the jacket is zipped up.
DonnaF replied 11 years ago
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Huh, strange, I really like the white/cream combo! In fact, I think it's my favorite of the bunch. High five on the moto find, too. It is hard to find cropped jackets that are actually cropped, IMO. I think this one would look really killer over a dress or with a column of color!
rae replied 11 years ago
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OH Donna, your comment just made me look back at my picture, and both Hubby and me busted out laughing! Note to self: Do NOT wear this jacket zipped! Yikes!
amiable replied 11 years ago
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Hubs thinks I should change to gold tassels.
amiable replied 11 years ago
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Thanks Rae (and Donna and Suz) I think I will wear #1 again - just not when Hubs has to be seen with me. :)
amiable replied 11 years ago
I don't especially think this is a great bunch though. Should the aqua sweater in #2 go? I like the idea of it so much, but the way it actually wears seems to fall a little short.
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I agree with everything Suz said. Maybe if it's the color of #1 that DH doesn't like, a small bright scarf might bring more color to your face.
Joy replied 11 years ago
The red and teal is my favorite color combo. If you think the teal sweater is too short, try a longer tank or cami under it. A shade of teal or green that blends with the sweater or even black might make a difference. -
#1 is OUTstanding! Love it! One of my all-time favorites on you!
Marley replied 11 years ago
I think the color combination in #2 is very nice - but the scarf is throwing me off - my first thought when I looked at the pic was that I'd ditch the scarf - for me it just seems too "frothy" for the rest of the outfit. I think the sweater is fine - I would try wearing a tomato red tank or cami underneath it and do a semi-tuck with it, along with the sweater. It would make your legs look longer - and then the length of the sweater would not be an issue with regards to coverage around your waist area. Great idea to play with the moto - and yes, definitely add gold tassels! -
Thanks for this post. I'm finding the forum responses are offering solutions to moto+ sweater issues that are similar to mine.
Lantana replied 11 years ago
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My favorite look was #1, sorry hubby didn't agree. The color combo in #2 is fabulous! Great way to try out the moto jacket style! i prefer it open and in fact own three of them and never wear them zipped...
TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago
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I am giggling at Donna's comment about the tassle placement. I didn't notice until I read her comment.:)
Deborah replied 11 years ago
Amy I love #1. While respecting your DH's opinion, I think the white and cream combo may just be new to him and he needs to get used to it:)
#2 looks great. Fab colours on you.
#3/4 Im not sure. I feel the the top half looks too boxy and shapeless.
#5/6 I am sorry but now all i can see are the tassles! -
I love #1! maybe DH just isn't used to seeing white and cream together? I don't think it washes you out, but if you do, try adding a scarf.
Karie replied 11 years ago
I would try a cami under #2 and see if you like the sweater better with the added length of the cami, if not, toss.
#3, the color is nice but the sleeves look dated - toss.
#4 - love this look on you!#5 and #6 - can you remove the tassels from the zipper pulls? -
You do coloured jeans so well!
replied 11 years ago
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Agree that #1 is the best one, sorry to your hubby but he has been outnumbered!
Jaime replied 11 years ago
#2 is also great and the jacket looks good unzipped.