12 January 2010 – Year One Recreation, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Purple Cardigan – Gap Outlet
- Blue Felt Skirt – J Crew
- Navy Scarf – H & M
- Belt – New York & Co.
- White Blouse – Gap
- Boots – Banana Republic, via ebay
Endnotes:
I haven’t started back to teaching yet, but I did have my first on-campus meeting of the semester today and was grateful to have a good excuse to wear something other than jeans or a denim skirt.
In celebration of Academichic’s Birthday, I decided to try to recreate one of my looks from year one, with a few alterations. I loved this analogous paring of royal blue and purple and the way the brown and navy balanced the whole look. I switched my old favorite cardigan for this new longer purple cardigan and brought the navy in through a new favorite accessory of mine – the belted scarf.
Purple and Navy, originally uploaded by academichic.Looking back at the past year of outfit posts, I was pleased to see that their where quite a few I still liked – some exactly as I wore them. For others, I liked the concept behind the ensemble but didn’t necessarily love the execution. I think in year two, I will challenge myself to occasionally return to an outfit previously worn and recreate it.
Which version do you prefer? Year one or year two? A.
I love both iterations, but I have to say I think this year’s is especially amazing! I hope that you ladies will consider taking part in our Virtual Conference on First Day Finery over at Fashionable Academics! You three always look so sharp!
I too like them both, but I think I like this year’s a little better!
They’re both lovely, but I feel like this year’s iteration is a little more sophisticated!
While I love the purple sweater from the original outfit, the updated outfit looks so classy. Plus, I just identify you with scarves now, and it’s a little odd seeing you scarfless!
The belted scarf look is perfect for you- this year’s!
I think I’m leaning toward the new version – I really like the thicker belt and the scarf. I think too the new purple cardi is a richer tone that goes well with the brown accessories.
I think the new one– the top has more “depth” to it with the scarf and thicker belt. Also, the deeper V with more white showing draws the eyes up and lights up your face more.
FYI– you guys inspired me to try the belted-scarf look for the first time! Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been using it more and more as my go-to.
I like the proportions of this year’s outfit better.
Hmm! I like the colour of the cardigan in year one, but the scarf adds a lot to to look. Year two is more.. harmonious? The elements match a bit better, I think, so another vote for year two!
This year. Definitely more balanced (with the weight of the scarf vs. the narrow belt) and chic.
I think I prefer year two. I think the colors are more harmonious with each other. Although, they are both beautiful.
You’re really working it Year Two style! Very sophisticated.
OK, don’t be mad, but I think I prefer Year 1. Here’s the part I don’t want you to be mad about: I don’t like the belted scarf. I have seen it catch on like wildfire, but I think it does such unfortunate things for the general chest, neck, shoulders region. Oh well, I like the colors and the boots, and all that jazz, and really what’s important is that YOU like it.
They’re both great, but I think year 2 takes the cake!
I like the proportions of year two (wider belt, longer cardigan, especially with the length of that skirt), but I really love the brighter purple with the blue in year one. So, some of each.
Love your hair!
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