Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Suits Up...

Ladies, so many of you inspire me beyond words.  Now I would like to ask you to inspire me a little with your words.  I am probably going to get a new suit and I want your opinion on these two.  These are both from Talbots.  LOVE Talbots.  My closet is simply littered with stuff from there that I have acquired over the years.  It lasts.  Great quality and timeless style.  The perfect combination.  Anyway...

Houndstooth, is it for every woman?  Perhaps but I have not exactly embraced it.  I am kinda the same way with the whole animal print thing that is so popular right now.

The jacket is $189.  The skirt is $109.  Although a sale is possible, it isn't likely anytime soon.  Christmas is just around the corner.  Hee Hee.  Does anyone else buy gifts for themselves?

I have ALWAYS loved the thought of a Houndstooth pattern but have never actually made the leap. This looks like something I could pair with a multitude of colors and textures to create new things to wear. 

Thoughts?

This jacket is $179.  The skirt is currently $99.  They are each available in white, red & black.  

I have so many black skirts that I would not do that but the red is interesting, even more so after seeing one of my favorite bloggers, The Closet Intervention, rocking a red skirt on this post yesterday.
 
Thoughts?

I know the jackets seem a little pricey but you ladies that wear suits and jackets with regularity know how valuable a great blazer can be.  For those that don't, it really is an investment piece.  I don't wear a blazer to work every day but I do quite often.

Perhaps the skirts are a little pricey as well but, if you read my blog at all, you know that I am the girl in the skirt and heels almost every day of the week.  

BTW... I am going to post a little about the origins of that little fact in a day or two.  You are on the edge of your seat, huh?  Patience.  I couldn't even type that without a snicker.  Hee Hee.

And... back to our regularly scheduled programming...

I love simple & versatile.  I also love just a little "surprise" now and then.  The shape and shoulders of this "military" jacket are a little different but will I still be wearing it a few years from now?  The Houndstooth pattern intrigues me but will I actually put it to work for me or will it just continue to tease me from afar? 

BTW... if you read this earlier post on my blog, I opted to wait on both skirts.  I am going to take the chance that I can pick them up after they are marked down.  We'll see?

I look forward to your thoughts.
- The Leather Skirt -

10 comments:

  1. I definitely like the second option better. I love houndstooth as well but I think sometimes it can lean towards "old" fairly easily (not that I think you'd style it like that, but you get my drift...). I actually really love that white suit. It is SO chic. But I do also love a red skirt. A black suit is so expected these days that a white blazer and red skirt might be something completely fresh to wear! Looking forward to seeing what you choose!
    xo,
    Sarah
    http://comingunsitched.blogspot.com

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  2. I am with Sarah on this one. I would go for the second option for sure. You will find them to be extremely versatile in your wardrobe. You could do as Sarah suggested and get a white blazer and the red skirt, or you could get the red blazer as well. A red blazer would look fierce with your leather pants and skirts. Just sayin ;) Thanks for the shout out! You rock! :)

    http://theclosetintervention.blogspot.com/

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  3. I also prefer second option. I think it's more stylish and feminine.. and just pefect.

    By the way, I just found your blog and I have to say that I really like it!– your style is original and I read your blog with alot of pleasure. I adore blog like yours so.. I just wonder..if we could follow each other..Please answer! But even if your answer is “no” I’ll be still your reader

    with love,
    your opinion is VERY important for me!http://chocarome.blogspot.com/

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  4. that's great, thank you for answer :)

    your follower,
    pralinka
    chocarome.blogspot.com

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  5. I love the second option the best.

    -Ly
    http://www.lyzhang.com

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  6. I love houndstooth but not an entire outfit. I have a houndstooth jacket and I love to pair it with some basics :)

    xoxo

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  7. I love the houndstooth by itself but the second suit better as as whole :)

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  8. I would go with the second one! The houndstooth is beautiful but together it may be on the overwhelming end of the spectrum. There should be a sale at Talbots soon and hopefully your size in the suit you decide is still around!

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  9. i lovee the second suit, your blog is soo lovely by the ways, i will be visiting it again very soon :)


    http://haveapeekinsidemywardrobe.blogspot.com/
    xxx

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  10. Love the first suit because I am such a houndstooth fan! Found your blog through Bravoe Runway.

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