20 October 2009 – S1 Goes to Class, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
S1 (above):
- White button down – J.Jill, remixed
- Gray sweater – Merona (Target brand), thrifted, remixed
- Black woven belt – thrifted, remixed
- Black skinnies – Younique Jeans capris tucked into knee socks and worn as “long” pants, remixed
- Boots – Banana Republic, remixed
- Scarf – recently thrifted in Munich
- Dog – Taygee, my temporary compnion
S2 (below):
- Gray belted jacket – Orsay
- Teal button down – Orsay
- Gray trousers – bought in Sibiu, Romania a while ago
- Maryjanes – Deichmann
- Necklace – gift from M., S2′s significant other
Endnotes:
Once more S2 and I color-matched our outfits. (Is it in the water we’re drinking?) Today’s color palette of choice was (almost) monochromatic gray. I say almost because S2 did break up her gray suit separates with a wonderfully bold teal top, while I merely added a little color-infused scarf to break up the monotony of my outfit.
20 October 2009 – S2 Goes to Work, originally uploaded by academichic.
Lapels and Neckline detail, originally uploaded by academichic.Although S2′s outfit conforms to the business professional attire she has to don for work, her quirky and fun personality shines through some of the details: the bold teal button-down with a unique neckline, the tri-colored Maryjanes (concealed by her pants here), and the wonderfully unique lapel cutouts that give this blazer an edgier feel.
As for me, there was nothing edgy about my look, unless you count the fact that I am tricking you into thinking I’m wearing black skinny jeans when I’m actually wearing capris tucked into knee-socks to give them a winter shelf life.
I do, however, feel very “German” in this outfit. It’s the neckscarf. Everyone* wears neckscarves** around here, and I even thrifted this little silk gem at a second hand store here in Munich (my only thrifted purchase since arriving). But although I like the scarf and like all the components of this outfit individually, I’m not sure I love this look as it came together. It’s somewhat stiff. Taygee agrees. Oh well, you win some, you lose some…. S.
Scarf detail, originally uploaded by academichic.* Gross exaggeration for the sake of making a point.
**According to my observations, the Germans (or at least Bavarians) are highly evolved creatures when it comes to accessorizing with little square scarves. I never thought a little square piece of fabric could add so much to an outfit, but I have been shown otherwise.
S1, I LOVE your outfit! I don’t think it’s too stiff at all. And, despite not being German, I am also a big fan of neckscarves. They are the way forward. I have more neckscarves, pashminas and shawls than I do shoes.
Love the outfit – and I don’t think it is German.
A note on the book: There are better guides to Academic Writing in German around.
You look fantastic! I married a German so I’m a bit biased, but I do think European fashion is uber classy. I love that they consider prescription glasses a fashion accessory!!
Thanks, Kaite!
@Anonymous Academic – care to share some of those sources?
@Notmensa – I know! I love their glasses and wish I needed some überchic glasses with which to punctuate my look ;)
S.
Far from stiff! Classy, rich and metropolitan. Okay, a little different than your usual, but the high contrast is exciting on you, and the understated chic works like magic.
I personally love your outfit and thinks it looks great!
I think your look is edgy, S! There’s always something tough about skinnies tucked into boots.
I love your outfit! I’m going to have to try the belted longer cardi now, because it’s a great look on you. I don’t think you look stuffy at all, but whenever I wear a scarf tied that way – though I really like the look on me and on others – I feel a bit stuffy because I’m just not used to it. I’m very aware of that difference around my neck. But it works and looks great on you.
I love the neckscarf, S. I think you’ve really captured the look, which I think is just more “polished and structured” than stuffy. It’s definitely not a “flowy” look, but it works perfectly like this.
I really like this! I have a similar white shirt and you’ve totally given me a new idea on how to wear it. And the capri thing is ingenious.
I love the idea of making capris into long pants with the aid of tall boots. Brilliant!
I’m glad I fooled at least one person into thinking I am an alright person…
I actually like the grey/gray (what’s the difference anyways..) outfit. Very euro chic.