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WIW: Long gold sleeves

January 10, 2014

I enjoyed reading the blog post regarding extra long sleeves and realized it applied to my gold sweater. These sleeves definitely have "slouch" and in fact, I sort of "faux tucked" the left sleeve under the face of my watch so I could have the length of the sleeve but still show my watch.

I paired my shiny gold sweater with my burgundy skinnies and my ancient chocolate brown leather insulated booties. I added my snakeskin belt and semi tucked the sweater to give a hint of the belt and went with my snakeskin handbag for a bit more snake-y pattern and because there are gold tones in the handbag that work well with the sweater.  I added my rose gold/black watch, gold wedding band and burgundy-plum lipstick for accessories. I have come to realize that I do consider my lipstick an accessory since IMHO it does add to my outfit, adds colour and completes my look.

For anyone who is concerned, this is NOT too casual for my office - more on that in a separate post.

What do you think of this all together? Does it work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Sweater: Esprit
Skinnies: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Belt: Olsen Europe (thrifted)
Booties: Naturalizer
Watch: Fossil (eBay)

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30 Comments

  • rute replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous, as usual!

  • Windchime replied 10 years ago

    You have put together a diverse group of terrific outfits for your first week on the new job! If I were your colleague, I'd eagerly check out what you're wearing every day. This gold sweater looks luxurious and cheerful.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    You are so smart - I am sure I have a sweater with super long sleeves hiding in my closet somewhere too. I always look for the little details that make your outfits so special. Here I think it is the shoes with the tapered, scrunched pants - something about the buckle and the toe works perfectly. I love your semi-tuck too. Inspirational as ever and I wish you would come visit and give me lipstick lessons!

  • Aquamarine replied 10 years ago

    OOOO the sweater is lovely and the sleeves are perfect!

  • gryffin replied 10 years ago

    D***n girl!!  You look sooooooooooooooooooo good!!  Love that sweater on you and you have styled it brilliantly.  Shannon you look relaxed but so elegant.  Bag, shoes and watch look wonderful with the sweater.  Watch out, you'll add wardrobe consultant to your new job description!!

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    You have taken faux tucking to a whole new level! Tee hee!

    Gold and burgundy is a beautiful color combo! Your new animal print shoes will also be brilliant with this combo! And I consider lipstick as accessory too. Without it I would look drab no matter what I wear! You look sweet. I am sure you have taken the new work place by storm :)

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    Beautiful! The neckline of this sweater draws my eye immediately to your lovely collar bones.

  • Janet replied 10 years ago

    You are looking so great these days! I love the gold with burgundy, and the light bag with it all is a nice punch of lightness.

  • D'Ellen replied 10 years ago

    Shannon, you look radiant!  All the parts of this outfit work together beautifully, and the faux tuck looks perfect on you.  Sadly, I'm faux-tuck-challenged...just can't seem to make it work on me.  

    PS:  So happy to see you back posting work outfits!  I get lots of inspiration from you.  :-) 

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    You look great! I can't wait for your post about the style you are finding in your new job.

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    You look wonderful - as always!  :)

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    Looks great Shannon! Love the gold and burgundy. Such a nice combo and unexpected!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    So effortlessly marvelous --- a little shine, a little color, a little texture and warmth.  One of my favorites!

    And kudos to finishing your first week!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Shannon, you know how I feel about you and this sweater. You look like a burnished sun. I love it! The whole outfit is spectacular. And I'm glad this is going to work for the new job. I will be interested to hear your reflections on that score. 

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    Fab outfit.  This would work in my office quite well. 

  • carambola replied 10 years ago

    Oh, I love that bag and it is perfect with the sweater! The gold and burgundy combo is fab. 

  • Emily replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous, Shannon!  That sweater is magic on you.  I am taking a mental note of your watch-displaying semi sleeve tuck.

  • kkards replied 10 years ago

    this is great. love the gold and burgundy.

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Love it all - you look so comfortable in your skin lately :) :)

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    You look amazing. Love the burgudy and gold together.  And I would never think you anything less than perfectly appropriate for your office :)

  • MuseumGal replied 10 years ago

    great look and i love the shooties and the bag!
    ok, i have to say, i'm very tired and read your title as green sleeves and was exceedingly confused at first ...

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    It sounds like you will have a lot of leeway to have a fashion blast at this office! And these colors are a perfect way to do that... reminds me of my favorite right-hand ring. I guess that means you look like a gem!

  • Ornella replied 10 years ago

    Fabulous outfit Shannon. The way you go about creating an outfit and choose the smallest of details is fun and educational at the same time. And, I must say I find it so amusing that there can actually such thing as super-looooong sleeves :-D Maybe this one trend will finally work in my favour.

    I hope the new workplace is treating you well ;-)

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    You look fabulous as always and I bet your new colleagues start ' lifting their game' with all of this wonderful daily inspiration :)

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Fashionable Casual Elegance. Stunning plum lippie. 11 out of 10. 

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    Perfect!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Thank you all so much :)

  • replied 10 years ago

    Wow - that bag and shirt work so well together!

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    What a gorgeous sweater! It looks just perfect with that fantastic purse.

  • greenglove replied 10 years ago

    That is a wonderful sweater, the fit makes it!
    Luxurious and elegant.
    Perfect.

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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.