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WIW: Black Leather & White Jeans

April 11, 2013
It's no secret I like high contrast outfits - well it doesn't get any higher contrast than black and white!

I've paired my white jeans with my black cowl neck short sleeved tee and topped it with my leather blazer. I've added my patent three-tone oxfords for footwear and my cream handbag (which I can't seem to get enough of). Jewelry is just my silver wedding band.

This is a very simple outfit but I feel really good in it. I think it comes down to the fit of each item and the fabrication. Everything FEELS good. Happiness factor is high!

What do you think? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Leather blazer: Danier Leather
Tee: Sears
Jeans: Jessica Simpson
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Handbag: Danier Leather
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29 Comments

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago
    Simple is often best!  Shannon, love the high contrast and I like the choice of footwear.  Solid black or black and white would have been the obvious choice but this just adds something special.
  • replied 11 years ago

    Love this Shannon! Something I need to copy for sure!

  • Ingunn replied 11 years ago
    Spot on, Shannon! The shoes create a focal point, and everything looks so pulled together and fresh. I have no suggestions for you, only my unconditional approval. I'm going to copy this - wait and see :)
  • Raisin replied 11 years ago

    I love me some high contrast B&W too. You look fab here, love it!

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago
    Can't go wrong with the classics in great fabrications!  
  • carolbee replied 11 years ago
    Wow!  I love your style, are you sure we aren't twins separated at birth?
  • Ornella replied 11 years ago
    Fab.U.Lous.

    Nothing wrong with simple. Simple is great. Simple could in fact be my middle name recently. 
  • Lantana replied 11 years ago

    Another beautiful, simple and oh so stylish outfit from you Shannon.

  • replied 11 years ago
    Simple and contrasting is good! I agree that the shoes add a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to your outfit., lovely :)
  • Janet replied 11 years ago

    You look awesome, I can tell this is a high happiness quotient outfit -- it so so you! Those shoes just make the perfect accent too. I may be copying this as well. :-)

  • Sara L. replied 11 years ago
    I think the shoes are perfect for this outfit!  You look great.
  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
    Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. 

    Carolbee :)

    Have I mentioned how much I love Jessica Simpson jeans? I have the same ones here in white and in grey and they are sooooo incredibly comfortable and wash like a dream. 
  • kkards replied 11 years ago
    i love this, so simple yet so sophisticated!
  • Suz replied 11 years ago
    TOTALLY awesome. I love it. 

    We are jacket twins today. 

    But honestly, every time I see you in the black one, I am tempted to go order it. 
  • fashionista926 replied 11 years ago
    The more simple the better it looks in my eyes! You look great...and i might be slightly obsessed with those shoes and that jacket.....the entire outfit looks fab!
  • JulieJohn replied 11 years ago
    *plonk* a donk a donk

    That's the sound of my jaw hitting the floor and rolling down the hill. You look darling in this and I think it's your infectious grin that really shows how much you love this look. And why shouldn't you? It has it all - slimming white legs, sharp shoulders, shoes that say "I'm worth it" and a creamy handbag that acts like a dollop of whip on top of a yummy drink. Well, can you tell I love it? What gave me away?
  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
    Suz - and I'm tempted to go buy the taupe one - lol!

    Julie - I absolutely love your comments :)
  • Karie replied 11 years ago
    You look fantastic in black and white! And.I.Absolutely.Love.Those.Shoes. LOVE I tell you, LOVE!
  • Sarah A replied 11 years ago
    I dont know if it gets better than this! Totally hoping it will stop raining so I can do a copycat....
  • Runcarla replied 11 years ago

    You are so inspiring with your great combinations! I'm crushing on the leather goods...shoes, jacket, bag.

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago
    So fun!  If it's ever not messy enough I'm going to try this with my Theory leather blazer and white skinnies. COPYCAT!
  • CocoLion replied 11 years ago
    I so envy that you get to dress like this for work.  You look fantastic Shannon!I LOVE the white jeans on you.
  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    YLF! No wonder the happiness factor is high! You look amazing.

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago
    That jacket never fails! I love the whole thing - the white jeans look great with those shoes!
  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago
    After seeing your outfit today, I ran to my closet to take my new white jeans for a twirl --- but I balked, because it's near the end of the semester, and my students need my "kick-$#@**" look to keep them, ahem, motivated.  Nothing too soft or casual so close to finals, lest they mistake me for their Mama.
    Now if I had an actual leather jacket like yours --- well, then things would be entirely different.  White jeans + boots + LEATHER.  This looks amazing on you, Shannon!  Crisp, graphic, modern.

    P.S.  I've still favorited this look, so I can duplicate it.
  • Angie replied 11 years ago
    You had me with the white jeans!

    *faints with citron crash helmut*
  • Debbie replied 11 years ago

    Love this!

  • Sveta replied 11 years ago
    Sometimes simple is the most powerful! Black and white is a basic color combination but it pack such a punch.
    I cannot help but love any outfit with this leather jacket (still mourning that it was not a good fit for me!) and adding white jeans was a great idea!
    I reallly like how you have all balck on top (jacket and top), all white o the bottom (jeans and bag) and mix on your feet. Fun!
  • amiable replied 11 years ago
    Wonderful!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.