I just got this denim jacket last weekend at Revolve Clothing Exchange. I’ve been trying to find the perfect denim jacket for awhile now, and I had some store credit, so I figured I’d go for it. I don’t really think that it’s “the one”, but it fits well (as opposed to my old one, that was way too tight in the shoulders), so I’ll try it out for awhile before deciding if I want to invest in one that I like more. I will definitely need to modify it by adding some pockets though. It just feels weird to me to wear a jacket without pockets.
I bought this Boden skirt during my shopping ban last fall. It’s actually the same design as one I already had, but instead of being one size too small, this one is one size to large. It’s much easier to alter garments that are a bit too big for you, so I took in the waist and hemmed it about five inches (post coming on that soon!). I might still take in the waist a bit more, because I’m not completely happy with where it sits right now.
I decided to wear my Fluevog boots with this outfit, because a) it was too cold to wear pumps and b) I like how it matches one of the colors in the skirt. I’m still not quite sure what I think of flat boots and skirts though.
I have to admit, while I love how each of these pieces looks on their own, now that I see the pictures, I’m not crazy about how they all looked together. I’m not sure exactly what it is that turns me off. Maybe if the jacket had been a bit more cropped. Or if I had tucked in my blouse. Or if I had worn heels instead of flats.
What do you think? How would you style this outfit differently to make it work? Or do you think it’s fine as is?
Tee: American Eagle (thrifted)
Jacket: Gap (via Revolve Clothing Exchange)
Skirt: Boden (via Ebay)
Tights: Hue
Boots: Fluevog Heather
Scarf: Target
Purse: Vintage (via Advintagous )
Earrings: Efy Tal
Quote: If I Ran the Zoo
ETA: The boots I was wearing in today’s post were Fluevog Heathers. This is unfortunately a discontinued style. I found mine by searching on Ebay for “fluevog boots”. I saved the search, so that Ebay would e-mail me new items that fell into those search terms every day, and after watching for months, I finally managed to snag a pair in my size. Fluevog has a pretty good range of sizes, but since these are discontinued, it’s really a matter of watching and waiting. If you click on this link you can see all the boots they currently sell.
While there’s nothing truly wrong with this outfit, I agree it could be improved.
I love the skirt and the boots. If you moved your waist up or down with a cropped jacket or longer top, it might create more pleasing proportions. Where the waist is now (at the bottom of your jacket), it looks like you just threw something on and didn’t design a look.
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I love your skirt and boots! Where can I find a pair? I searched last night on Ebay for this “brand” of shoes but didn’t find any in my size.
I think the outfit is fine as it, but if I were to change one thing I think I would go with a lighter colored scarf. The other colors are bright and cheery and the navy seems duller next to them.
Like the jacket. You could really dress it up with pins.
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I don’t think the jacket is too long, the fact that the jacket and the shirt end at the same lenght is what may be putting you off.
But this are technicallities because I think the outfit looks very good and I like the boots with the skirt.
(Sorry I’m late but it’s been crazy here)
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Very cute! I love the denim + skirt combo!
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Oh, I love the print on that skirt! The boots are amazing too!
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I love your skirt, jacket, etc., but if you’re not feeling this outfit I think it might be the shoes.
(tucking your top in could be cute too, although I like it as is!)
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I love the skirt and boots together!! You look fabulous!
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I had that same problem on Monday – I loved the pieces separately but not together. That being said, I like this outfit on you. I think if you could see a bit more of the color of the top (as most of it’s hidden under the scarf) it would balance out the pop of color in the boots.
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i like this outfit quite a bit – i love the pops of colour from the boots and the bag, mixed with other more neutral colours, and the patterned skirt to tie it together.
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The colors are definitely popping on this outfit, so I agree the color of the scarf maybe (or the jacket a bit closer). Can’t wait for the tutorial!
very cute, and i really love the skirt+boots together! skirts+flat boots are amazing.
if i were to change anything, it would be that your shirt/scarf/jacket all end at the same place on your hips, if the lengths were more varied, it might fix your doubts. but i do think you look great as is
Great find on the jacket! It looks like it fits you perfectly. I adore the print on that skirt too. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with how you styled it.
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Such a pretty skirt..and the boots looks beautiful too!
We’re following your blog now..we’ll wait you..hoping you want to do the same!
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I like the proportions on the outfit and all the pieces together. The only thing I might suggest is to wear a different colour tight as the contrast between the black and the blue boots shortens your legs. Not sure what colour I’d suggest instead though…
Hi! I just adore this Boden skirt (the floral one with green hem). Could you do me a huge favor? Could you see if there is a style number or SKU number on the inside garment tag and post it, if there is? I would like to see if, by chance, Boden still has this in stock, even though it’s an older item. ALso, you mentioned you have this skirt in two sizes. Would you consider selling the size you don’t like as well (and what size is that?)? Thanks so much!