The 4-5 piece French wardrobe combinations thread

[Caramel]

^ Thanks! I was actually surprised to find them working so well with a regular outfit, even though I've seen it on other people. I always tend to feel quite ridiculous wearing sneakers, but these ones just seemed to fit my foot and my style and doesn't make me feel awkward. Great option for days when I have to walk far.

 

[Trenchcoat]

@Caramel wheres your tote from love it.

 

[Betinapple]

@Caramel: you look great - I really like the coat! I have been wearing sneakers a lot lately. I had to get used to wearing them with my normal outfits as well, but now I wear them with a lot of different things.

 

[Caramel]

Thanks Betina! I think wearing sneakers could become addictive, it's sooo comfy after clunking around in heavy boots all winter!

Trenchcoat, I got the tote from a shop selling handmade leather goods in Greece. But it's quite similar in colour and dimensions to Madewell's Transport tote, I think.

 

[eizhowa]

Really nice outfit Caramel! I think knee lenth coats are tough to pull off, but it really works on you. I wouldn't mind a better picture of the bag. I love tan leather

I tried a new combination today and took a picture. I really like that so many of my items can be layered so easily. It really does make a difference in this cold weather that my new blazer fits under all my coats

Balenciaga bag (March 2013)
Barbour jacket (Jan 2014)
Grey topshop jeans (Jan 2014)
Grey scarf (March 2014)
Grey cashmere turtleneck (April 2014)
Balenciaga boots (July 2014)
Black blazer (Jan 2015)

my own picture

 

[Caramel]

Thanks eizhowa! I've had ambivalent feelings about that coat, sometimes I feel it's too long on me and other times I love it. But it's definitely good for cold weather!

I really like your outfit too, I love a pop of green with grey and black! I also like how your combination makes the Barbour coat look modern and less traditional. I love them and have tried them on several times (I think I've mentioned before I have a thing for green jackets...), but I always look like I am about to put on my wellies before going to check on the horses...definitely missing a bit of cool.

 

[eizhowa]

Gah, with my new brown blazer, three basic tees and black porsellis I have way too many outfit combinations. My head is spinning and I can't decide what to wear first! I want to wear everything at once

 

[Betinapple]

Gah, with my new brown blazer, three basic tees and black porsellis I have way too many outfit combinations. My head is spinning and I can't decide what to wear first! I want to wear everything at once

First world problems?

I totally know the feeling, though. How are you liking your new tees?

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Three outfits from the past week:

1: wednesday at work
- Ganni skirt (november '14)
- Sibin Linnebjerg sweater/blouse (march '14)
- ACNE boots (feb. '12)

2: friday at the university, at work and at my friends b-day party - I dropped the cardigan and the scarf during the evening and added a little red lipstick)
- Gestuz skirt (sep. '14)
- H&M **** (oct. '14)
- H&M cardigan (dec. '14)
- ACNE boots (feb. '12)
- ACNE scarf (nov. '14)
- Michael Kors bag (june '14)

3: thurday, home studying and out for a coffee date
- Black swan jeans (july '14)
- Mulberry bag (Feb. '10)
- Same shirt, scarf and boots as friday.

I really love the fact, that I still wear items that are 3 or 5 years old. I was only 18 when I got my Mulberry bag, and even though my style has changed so much since back then, it is still one of my favourite pieces, and one of the bags I wear mostly. The only one I use more often, is the Michael Kors bag.

 

[eizhowa]

^Very cute outfits! It is so nice to not have to wear a heavy coat everywhere anymore. Has spring come to your part of Denmark yet?

I don't think my wardrobe is as old on avergae as yours (unless I count my large collection of special occation clothes...). I have only had my Balenciaga bag for two years. Congrats on your 5 year bag-anniversary

I am looooving my Samsøe Samsøe tees. The colors are just right, and they are lose but go in at the waist at the same time, so they are not boxy. I have worn them tucked and untucked with success

 

[eizhowa]

Today:
Balenciaga bag (March 2013)
Jeans (July 2013)
Grey scarf (March 2014)
Uniqlo silk shirt (July 2014)
Silk scarf (fall 2014)
Porselli (Jan 2015)
Pomandere Blazer (March 2015)

//my own picture

 

[Betinapple]

^thx for the karma

I actually don't think my wardrobe is that old on average - I just have a few items, that has stayed with me for long. Mostly shoes and bags

It is actually not very warm here, IMO. I wore my winter coat friday (the fjällräv actually) - but mostly since I knew I would be sitting a the main station waiting for a looong time, and I did not wanted to get cold. I am sick of tired of my outerwear at this point thouh, so I am trying to start wearing my spring coats, by adding an extra layer instead.

I love the way you are wearing your scarf - very chic! Also I so want a Balenciaga bag - every time I see yours!

 

[eizhowa]

I am sure it won't be long until spring reaches you as well It really feels wonderfull to pack away the winter coats... Thank you for the compliments!

 

[Betinapple]

I am sure it won't be long until spring reaches you as well It really feels wonderfull to pack away the winter coats... Thank you for the compliments!

I sure hope so! On the positive side, I now know for sure, that I will have to invest in a more dressy coat for next winter.

 

[eizhowa]

Oh, I had such a good wardrobe day. I bought my greyish blue quilted Noa Noa coat last August, but I loved wearing my new herringbone COS coat so much that I never got to wear my NN coat before it got to cold. I was really worried all winter that it was going to turn out to being just another bad sale-purchase... However, I wore it today and loved it! Oh, I am so relieved! Pjuh! The greyish blue is so much color for me, but I now have enough white and black basics to wear it comfortably

I will try to post a picture tomorrow

 

[Fewormany]

^I think it's hilarious that grey/blue is so much color for you.
Good to hear that the coat works out the way you hoped it would.

I'll see if I can snap a picture today/tomorrow, I already promised this a wile ago..

 

[Caramel]

Also I so want a Balenciaga bag - every time I see yours!

Me too... Great outfit too eizhowa! The blazer looks more green in this picture than the product photo, is that more how it is in real life?

Love all of your outfits Betina!

 

[Nymphaea]

Some great outfits here, love the colours. Your blazer is very nice eizhowa, I'm totally into your 'colours'.

 

[eizhowa]

^Thanks

The blazer color is called "khaki" so it is a greenish-beigish-brown. I posted a picture in the what did you buy today thread, and the color looked like true to reality. The picture was taken with only daylight, so it does look warmer when worn inside. But you know all about the cool spring light, Caramel

Fewormany: We can't all dress like a rainbow

 

[Fewormany]

^A bit of color has a big impact on a mostly neutral wardrobe. I used to have a colleague who dressed mostly in black with some grey brown and white. One day she wore a dusty pink cardigan, a very subtle color but because of the colors she usually wore it had a big impact. I can imagine your coat has the same effect.

 

[Betinapple]

@Eizhowa: glad to hear that you are liking your coat I have had my doubts about mine as well, about the gestuz coatigan too, since I havent worn any of them that much - it has been too cold. But now the weather is starting to heat up, I really look forward to wearing both.

@Caramel: thank you

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Monday: studying at home and coffee with my friend

Gestuz skirt and coat (sep. 2014)
Benneton sweater (nov. 2014)
Mentor boots (march 2015)
ACNE scarf (november 2014)
Mulberry bag (feb. 2010)
Rayban sunnies (July 2014)

Yesterday (and today) at the university and at work:

H&M jeans (march 2015)
Benneton sweater (nov. 2014)
Adidas sneakers (aug. 2014)
Peak Performance down jacket (april 2014)
Michael Kors bag (june 2014)