STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

shopaholic · Kenneth Cole

How would I wear this?

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

First things first..that blazer is gorgeous! Love the color and cut!

I for one would not wear anything long-sleeved under that...but maybe that's just me. I think it would detract from the style. Honestly, I think it should be fine come fall to wear as is...with a thicker shell underneath of course. I mean, the only issue is the cold outside and you'll have a coat on then...so unless your in a building that is kept extremely cold, it should be ok.

dot · Marc Jacobs

just imo.. but honestly i think that's too much velvet. i wouldn't wear the jacket and the skirt together. i think each piece is so beautiful but together they may be fighting for attention.

as for the short sleeve jacket/long shirt look. i think it could work with a turtleneck or something.. but it would have to be tight.

splash · Kenneth Cole

I also think it's too much velvet, though each piece looks great. I don't think long sleeves under would work. but you could wear it under a coat to a place you knew would be warm.

laken1 · Hermes

I agree that I wouldn't wear it together - but both pieces are gorgeous

I don't know what to say about the short sleeve velvet jacket thing. I have a sleeveless suede dress that I love, but I never wear it because I have the same issue. I am anxious to hear what others have to say

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

I *think* only the blazer is velvet...isn't the skirt crushed silk?

jj · Kate Spade

Sorry, corrected a spelling error, and it accidentally erased my post...Anyway, if you have the September Lucky, check out page 313 - love the jacket layered over the long sleeve blouse.

Also, this is from anthro, click on view model

http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6790&itemType=PRODUCT&iSubCat=893&iMainCat=11

It's such a cute transitional jacket, and I think you will get tons of wear from it in the fall before it gets too cold.

-- Edited by jj at 12:48, 2005-08-30

dot · Marc Jacobs

here is some image of short jackets with long sleeve shirts underneth for inspiration:

I will post more as I come across them. I really want this to work!

Elle · Hermes

I think a sheer blouse underneath would be beautiful, maybe paired with a menswear or cropped trouser?

jlear · Kenneth Cole

As others have said- both pieces are cute but don't wear them together.

I think the velvet blazer would look cute with a long sleeve striped tee underneath.

shopaholic · Kenneth Cole

leah_leanna wrote:

I *think* only the blazer is velvet...isn't the skirt crushed silk?

The skirt is crushed silk. Thanks everyone--I think I like the sheer blouse idea under the blazer and I already have one I think will work. However, I see what you mean on the skirt. Even though it is not velvet, it has that look to it. I will be sure to look in Lucky.