We all have things in our closet that we think we’ll wear but never do. Here’s what Gina’s been holding onto.
1. She always wanted a bright green raincoat, but now that she has this one, she’s not sure why she doesn’t like it. Any ideas? My thought: it’s not lavish enough with the fabric.
2. I love the fitted shape of this navy blue velvet jacket. I wouldn’t throw it away either. Gina thinks the issue is having the right shoes to go with the navy. She’s going to try it with jeans and brown shoes.
3. Here’s a Talbot’s jacket that even closes across the bust when fastened. Any ideas for her on this one?
4. Finally, here’s the “Favorite Tee” from the Gap. The fabric is great, but it’s super long (almost 25% of online reviewers agree). It comes in regular, tall and petite lengths and in V and scoop necks. And once again, the Prima Donna Madison bra looks great under a tee.
The green coat is nice, but it is a lot of width across the chest and upper arms, in all one colour. Perhaps a funky scarf to break it up a bit. I also don't like the panels coming down from the shoulders. They could probably be carefully removed.
As for the cream blazer…it needs some colour! Pocket square, large necklace, scarf….But it's an awesome jacket!
I would suggest metallic shoes for the navy blazer, on another dark neutral like burgundy. I think patent leather shoes would go nicely with the velvet, maybe in sandal? Black and navy is a hard one to do, and really depends on what goes under the jacket.
For the Talbots jacket, it looks like the sleeves really need to be tailored because they look very wrinkled. I think the lapels look a little stange, bu that might be just me. I think that jacket would be harder to wear because the light color would draw attention to her chest size. I think it might also need a little nipping at the waist–it looks pretty straight up and down.
I don't have any suggestions on the green coat–it's missing sructure and looks to be too big. Maybe a raincoat with princess seaming? I noticed that this coat kind of looks like the shirt dress that she never gets compliments on.
Regarding the coat:
TracyKM, I don't like the panels in either. Brooke, good idea about princess seaming. Have you ever seen this in a rain or trench coat? Now I'm going to be keeping my eyes open for this. And you're right about the coat and shirt dress similarities!
Regarding the cream blazer:
It definitely needs something, TracyKM. Maybe one of the scarves I posted today. Or even changing the buttons. Brooke, I agree that this jacket is boxy. I bet it's pre-Talbot's re-branding.
LOVE the idea of metallic shoes! I forget what a difference shoes can make as an accessory.