The Thursday Edit
Happy Thursday, friends! Welcome to The Thursday Edit.
The Thursday Edit began recently as a way for me to show you outfits I pull together from my wardrobe for my life.
However, for me, it has become an important exercise.
Since I did recently lose 28 pounds and some inches (not certain the amount), this has become a time for me to look at fit and what works and doesn’t work.
I also am trying to mix up my styles a bit by using different accessories that I have ignored for awhile.
In the outfits I wore this past week, I did reach for my new CHICO’S PULL-ON SLIM ANKLE JEGGINGS in the dark rainier indigo wash.
These were recently purchased in a sale to give me a better fit in a slim ankle jean that I presently have in the closet. And they fit well and are still super comfortable.
Now, let me talk you through what I found in my closet.
THE THURSDAY EDIT – JEANS & A BLAZER
I wore this to my weekly Bible Study…and, most of you know, that I love blazers and jeans together.
Everything here…except for the jeggings…has been in my closet for several years…the scarf is perhaps, 15 years old….and I do not remember where it came from.
This is a Talbots blazer and the military green is just a shade lighter than we usually see.
But that makes it better for me as a spring palette.
The V-neck sweater tank is a navy color and still in great shape…also Talbots.
Though my décolletage is not what it use to be, I still prefer me in a V-shaped neckline.
I find it to be the most flattering on me. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NECKLINE?
I am so glad the Thursday Edit post led me to this blazer. I had forgotten about it and this color is one of my favorites to wear.
THE THURSDAY EDIT – SHANA
When Addie’s Boutique was open, she introduced me to a brand called Shana.
I loved the fabric quality and creativity of the designs.
This silk top was one of the first purchases I made two years ago; however, I also was adding weight at that time, so it was not too long before I could not wear the top.
Now I can! And though the print has some black in it…I do like it a lot.
It is a perfect print to wear for autumn in a warm climate…I can go with a jacket on top or wear it like this as I did this week.
An outfit like this speaks my style adjectives…intentional, approachable, joyful, fun and current.
Since trying on so many things in my closet now, I am realizing that most of my blouses are long. This is one of the shorter ones.
NOTE TO SELF: SHOP FOR SHORTER BLOUSES AND JACKETS.
While her boutique was open, I purchased several tops by Shana and it remains a favorite brand for me.
If you see this brand in a boutique, it is worth you time to look it over…if your style adjectives allow for fun prints.
THE THURSDAY EDIT – OVERSIZED
When I originally purchased this jacket, it was slightly oversized, but I still believed it worked…and I love the Frank & Eileen fabrics.
This is the BELFAST SWEATSHIRT PEACOAT in brown and I will continue to wear it when cool breezes are blowing.
I have owned this striped top from Loft for several years and I tossed on a happy necklace found recently at a consignment shop. (found the bracelets there as well)
This is an out and about outfit and it did put a smile on my face.
I do believe wearing stripes and fun colors in jewelry during this time of year are youthful, current, and fun touches to an outfit.
That is it for THE THURSDAY EDIT…if you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
I am glad you encouraged me to keep doing this…it has been very helpful to me to look at what I have and what I want going forward.
Thank you for being here…I will be back tomorrow…until then….
BE THANKFUL & KEEP SMILING!!
By Pamela Lutrell
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Good morning. Interesting post. I like your Thursday edits. Congratulations on losing 28 pounds. You look slim and happy! I have been working in my closet and have a few bags to donate. I am trying to reach for pieces that I have kept but never reach for. I haven’t been a blazer girl in ages. I recently purchased a tailored one in a green similar to yours (love that color) but I am returning it. I am drawn to less structure now. I have always liked the Belfast jacket but the colors offered are usually not mine; I never noticed the brown when available. I would need the shorter style. I think the double breasted jackets are not my best. I need to look at what my color analyst said about jacket styles. I am always changing contrasting buttons to matching buttons. Maybe I find the contrast too distracting, but you make it work well. Today I have a few errands to run. You have inspired me to dress in my one blazer…it is an older cinnamon knit blazer from Talbots. It has only one button and I changed it to a vintage one that matches. Necklines- I do best in a slight scoop or a bateau; however, I wear crew necks with jewelry that drops down to form a v. Turtlenecks are not my best with my loosening neck but it is cold in the northeast! I have silky ones that I scrunch a bit. They are in marine blue and a light interesting limey olive. I focus on the colors being my best instead of my wobbly neck! Thank you for the inspiration to keep weeding and continue trying overlooked items. ( I also have a few tops to shorten. Styles change!)
You look fabulous in them all! I’m enjoying how you put things together and the inspiration you provide.
Congratulations on your continued weight loss. You look terrific in these outfits and I enjoy seeing how you put your outfits together. Isn’t it fun to rediscover pieces you loved to wear and begin wearing them again. I used to wear blazers a lot. I started wearing one as my high school uniform and always felt put together with one. Now the structured jackets have lost their appeal. I’ve switched to knit and sweater jackets when I’m out & about. Most days however will find me in my studio where jackets get in the way so I tend to wear jeans and a sweater (or tee in the summer). Right now I’m favoring shorter jackets with straight leg pants. V-necks are my favorite neckline. Right now they are a bit scarce. I wear crew necks if they aren’t too close and like Deborah I used a necklace to create the V. Turtlenecks are not flattering anymore; I prefer a cowl.
These Thursday edits are becoming my favorite posts of the week. Congrats on the weight loss. It’s apparent and you look great. Of course, my favorite outfit on you is the green one. I never wear structured blazers anymore. I got out of the habit when things got dirty at school and I hated the time, effort and expense of dry cleaning. Then when I started losing weight, they were a big purchase that didn’t last through as many pounds as a knit. I had a few sweater blazers, but last year found a Vince cashmere simple cardigan in camel at an incredible price, and that has become part of my dressier collection and serves the same function as the blazer. I prefer a crew neckline, but a slightly lower one with a narrow rib, so I don’t feel choked. I got used to them when teaching in a junior high, when even a modest v might gap leaning over to help a student. Now I find them so easy to style with necklaces or scarves … just a great backdrop for accessories. I love the look of a turtleneck, but I have a short neck and they make me too hot. I also love a boatneck and a drape-y cowl neck I think is maybe the most elegant one of all.
I am glad that I inspired you to wear the one blazer, Deborah. If I could get another one of the F & E jackets, it most definitely would be shorter.
Thank you, Karen! It is fun for me too.
I have tried on a couple of my older turtlenecks and just do not like them on me as much as I previously did. But I will keep working with them as the temps drop more. V-neck has always been a favorite. Happy Thursday, Kathie.
You are one of the reasons that I have kept the Thursday Edit going, Linda. Thanks for encouragement…this has helped me as well.
I love the Thursday Edit. It’s nice to see new outfits but I particularly like to see everyday outfits that are real life. Using clothing you already have in your closet is inspiring. Keep up the good work!
It’s nice to see how you are digging into your closet and finding some good looking clothes. I always seem to wear the same clothes most of the time and you are encouraging me to look deeper.
It probably helps that we are moving next month and I have found some clothes that I forgot I had and they even fit better.
You are looking good in your new finds
Just wanted to add something about turtle necks. I have silky ones. Sometimes I scrunch them, other times I turn them over inside, not outside, sometimes I fold them twice. As I said, not my best look, (as my color analyst informed me if I am trying to distract from my neck) but I do need the warmth of scarves on my neck 10 months out of the year. It seems to be a sensitive spot for me. Turtle necks help when it is below freezing. Having them in my best colors makes it easier. Oftentimes a scarf gets in the way of what I am doing. Interesting that Kathie and LindaLM shy away from blazers, too. For me , as a teacher, they were constraining when I wrote on the board. I also have a ‘dressy’ cardigan in a kingfisher color. It is merino wool, V neck, glittery buttons. I have worn it to weddings, as well as dressy up trousers or even jeans. Ha! I will work it into an annual Christmas party coming up.
Thank you, Paula. Have fun wearing those re-discovered outfits! Hope your move goes smoothly.
I have always like the fit of a blazer to give me a more flattering shape. Blazers and jeans for me have been a uniform, but I do not wear them as often I did when I worked outside of my home. I still like how I look in them…especially when I want to elevate my casual just a touch. I do not own any silky turtlenecks, but you have me curious! I might see if there is one I can try on at Dillard’s. Thanks Deborah
Thank you, Karen. I am encouraged by how many different outfits I can put together with pieces I may have forgotten about. It’s fun.
I love the Thursday Edit. It is always good to find forgotten items in your own closet-or some other storage space. I recently found a pair of dark teal smooth wale corduroy jeans in a box under the bed in my guest room! They fit again. I had them cleaned as there were no washing instructions on a tag and plan to wear today to a luncheon. I also found a sweater in a lovely turquoise shade in a tote in my garage. I am not sure why it was there. I washed it and will wear it soon!
What great finds! I think I will go look under the beds! LOL! Enjoy, Cheryll.
As I have edited and donated quite a bit of my clothes getting ready for fall, the ones left are perfect fit and color for my light summer coloring. I love crewneck and turtlenecks as I have a long neck that so far isn’t showing my almost 82 years. I just wish they wouldn’t put so much elastin in them that they feel too tight. So many beautiful sweaters and still too warm to wear them. I tend to run hot but love them on cold days. I don’t own a blazer. With broad shoulders and DD girls they are not flattering on my petite frame. I love your green outfit and still wish I could wear it. Love your Thursday edits!
Thanks for sharing, Sydney!
Congratulations on your weight loss! You’re looking quite fit and trim.
I really enjoy these Thursday edits. What a wonderful way to showcase your impressive wardrobe! Knowing how much you love statement necklaces, I was surprised not to see one with either of the first two outfits. But it actually allowed me to appreciate the entire ensemble rather than have my attention drawn to a single accessory.
It reminded me of Coco Chanel’s famous advice: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” An outfit is often more elegant when it isn’t over-accessorized.
I love jewelry and have been making it for 30 years. For a long time, I would make a necklace and then try to create an outfit to go with it, which sometimes led me toward styles and color combinations that weren’t necessarily my best. I’ve recently taken a more edited approach, donating about two-thirds of my costume jewelry collection to our church garage sale. It was surprisingly liberating!
Sometimes less really is more.
I know it can be for some…not for me. I love my jewelry collection and will probably hang on to it the rest of my life. There was one outfit here where I wore one of the fun necklaces and I usually do, but in the first outfit it would have competed with the scarf. All do respect to Coco, but I never look in the mirror and take something off! LOL! I just look to see if the whole look speaks my style adjectives and if it does…then I am good to go. If one of the adjectives is screaming at me, then I will edit and go for more of a balance. There are some of us who love our accessories more than the clothing. I am glad that editing was right for you, Dorothy. And it seems that you were ready to toss your creations.
Hi Pam, I really enjoy the Thursday edits. You look great, congratulations on the weight loss. You’re an inspiration. I am a V neck gal but love a loose fitting turtleneck. My favorite outfit is the Shana top, it is a great style and very flattering on you. Have a good night.
Dorothy is very tactful……..
All are great outfits today, Pam. They are very flattering on your slim physique. I must say I prefer the brown glasses you are wearing here. Boatnecks and roll necks (JCrew cotton sweaters) are my favorite necklines. V-necks make me chillier in fall and winter. I do have a few thin turtlenecks I wear for warmth but I’m sure they are not my best look. Lately, quarter-zip casual knitwear tops are in rotation. As others have noted, blazers I wore when I was working are worn infrequently now that I am retired. I wear jean jackets, cardigans and utility jackets due to my casual lifestyle. Thursday’s are my fav on your blog also. Blessings to all!