Anyway, onto business, this weeks outfit is something a little grown up and sophisticated, so sit up straight ladies, it's time to pay attention...
Do not adjust yours sets....I know it's rather busy which may frighten a few readers, but don't be scared ladies, a little bit of monochrome can't hurt....As you'll see, it a gorgeous nipped waist, 3/4 sleeve jacket with matching pencil skirt. This suit was bought from H & M (www.hm.com/gb/) some years ago and I still enjoy wearing it as much as when I first got it. Both skirt and jacket are satin lined giving it a good quality feel and the cotton is quite thick so it holds shape really well. I think this suit is perfect for any age, depending on the occasion and never fails to offer me a lady like demeanor.
In the photo above I haven't added anything under the jacket, which is sometimes how I like to wear it, if I know I'm going somewhere which won't involve me getting too hot and needing me to remove my jacket, however, for those occasions such as a wedding etc when it's a long day and sitting down for a meal will be part of that, I like to wear a blouse underneath...
The blouse I've chosen is from Warehouse (www.warehouse.co.uk) and has a gorgeous cute out detail on the shoulders and chest, perfectly complementing the pattern on the skirt as it serves as an extension of the design; the silky black fabric against my pale skin looks beautiful and with such detail also looks expensive. I also like how the collar sits on my throat, the scalloped edge sitting perfectly above the collar on the jacket...
But what about accessories? Well a suit this busy speaks for itself, so shoes and bag wise, stick to something simple, a plain black court and a nice black handbag, I've gone for a clutch on this occasion as I'm dressing it for a more formal event, however, this suit could easily be worn in the daytime for something more casual like afternoon tea, in which case I'd perhaps opt for a leather doctor's style or bowling style bag...
C'est chick, oui? Now, I know fascinators are very popular right now, and while I adore the small cute ones and own a few myself, every once in a while I feel like going a little bit crazy and sticking something like this on my head, whether it's for a wedding, an evening of burlesque or simply just afternoon tea, I realise it's not understated or discreet, but I don't care! Sometimes it's nice to just go the whole hog with a look and not care about the sniggering oick's on the train platform!
What I love about this fascinator is that the disc is flat and doesn't have the dimple for the head to sit in which is the more common design. I also love that it's sheer, another little unusual quirk. Now a word to the wise, while these types of statement pieces are gorgeous, they don't come cheap when looking around regular hat shops, which is why I got mine from Ebay, you really can't beat it, I got this hat for about £25, a steal compared to the £100+ prices I'd seen elsewhere.
So, you've seen the outfit and the accessories, onto jewellery. Again, keep it simple, no fussy additions please, I'd suggest simple pearl earrings, I'm having somewhat a love in with my pearl earrings lately, they seem to go with almost anything and are just so elegant, if you don't have any, go buy a cheap pair, you'll be amazed how much you come to rely on them!
Another week, another outfit which I'm excited to share with you and I hope you love.
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