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Friday, February 08, 2008

Too twee or not too twee?


I bought this jacket, and now I can't decide. It's undeniably cute, but I think it verges on twee. The bottom seems a little big - although perhaps it's meant to /swing/ - but I think if I go down a size, the shoulders will be too small, and I haven't been able to find it in the actual shops to try on the smaller size (yet). Also, I already have a navy cardigan.

Thoughts?

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7 Comments:

  • "Twee" is totally new to me, so thank you for that.

    This is a non-answer sort of answer, but I think it depends entirely on what you pair with it. Go with a bold oversize print underneath or a piece with a bit of an edge and it's great. Of course, if something doesn't fit you well, it will never feel OR look right.

    By Blogger BS, at 12:04 PM  

  • I agree with BS about what you pair with it. Also, you can get it taken in a little. I don't see twee at all.

    By Blogger WendyB, at 12:36 PM  

  • It's a little textured - do you think I can wear it with this:
    http://fabgirls.blogspot.com/2007/01/conundrum.html

    By Blogger fabulous girl, at 12:38 PM  

  • I'm not sure. The ratio of the sleeves to the bottom seems off. I'd have to see it on you to make a call.

    By Blogger Mary Robinette Kowal, at 1:57 PM  

  • Oh boy. The very first thing I did when I read this post was search your blog for that skirt to see if they'd work together.

    By Blogger BS, at 2:46 PM  

  • I think the skirt makes it a fun spring outfit, and echo wendyb's comment about possibly tailoring if necessary.

    But it could easily become twee if you overdid the accessories or the shoes. Not that you would!

    By Blogger Rainster, at 4:03 PM  

  • I have zero to add to the fashion opinion, but I just wanted to say that I LOVE the title of the post.

    By Blogger UW Nutrition, at 9:00 PM  

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