WIW: To take MIL shopping

Taking my MIL to The Bay to buy underwear and pj's and also for me to try on a navy v-neck cashmere sweater from Lord & Taylor (remember I posted a v-neck cashmere sweater as a top 10 item for last fall but never found one?). Lord & Taylor cashmere is on sale at The Bay this weekend for 30% off and the new fall sweaters are out.

Am wearing my Wit & Wisdom skinny jeans, which are now not so skinny and my Gap mesh sleeve sweater in grey. BTW I deliberately shrunk both my grey and cream/white Gap mesh sleeve sweaters - they were seriously too big on me so put them in the dryer on warm and voila - now the perfect fit. Tucked my jeans into my Frye boots that I bought last year on eBay (my first eBay purchase) and topped it all off with a recently thrifted oxblood faux leather jacket. Normally I don't care for faux leather but this jacket has lovely cotton lining which seems to help the jacket feel less hot and more breathable.

Hope this all works together 'cause I'm heading out the door. 

Later...

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14 Comments

  • sarah replied 10 years ago

    You look so comfie and chic!

    Great idea about the mesh sweater. Mine is too big, too, and you've inspired me to try some shrinkage! Hope your shopping trip was a success.

  • Vicki replied 10 years ago

    Of course, IT'S WORKING, Shannon, because you look stylish and gorgeous and I'm so happy you'll be checking out the navy cashmere as your MIL shops, too.

    Love your Fryes this way and also the color of your jacket.  Have fun!

  • jayne replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous and very fall feeling fab!  Fryes from Ebay, huh!

  • CocoLion replied 10 years ago

    I like the tucked mid-calf boots, it looks fresh.  You look really good Shannon and congratulations on your skinny jeans becoming boyfriend jeans.

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    YOUR HAIR!  I love the cut!  And great outfit too.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Thanks all - had success with the navy cashmere sweater! Exactly what I was looking for - you'll see it in an upcoming WIW post. I also bought a pair of Jessica Simpson bootcut jeans - she sooooo gets my body! They need shortening though before I can wear them. Hubby says they make my backside look fab!

    MIL got a lovely pair of jockey pj's and some fab underwear and then we grabbed a coffee. She was really lucid today and it was a great afternoon.

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    You look great, and I'm really happy you and MIL had a fun and successful afternoon!

  • qfbrenda replied 10 years ago

    You look great!  And yay for shopping successes.  :)

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    You look terrific. I wish you and your MIL great shopping karma!

  • replied 10 years ago

    You look wonderful Shannon. I love that jacket! I had the opportunity to try on some Wit and Wisdom skinny jeans lately, and while I didn't buy them, I can totally see why they get so much YLF love. Glad you're having a good day with MIL. 

  • MsLuna replied 10 years ago

    I love it! Edgy yet comfortable!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    So great that you and MIL had a good day. And shopping victories all round!

    I am super interested in your decision to shrink those Gap mesh sleeved sweaters. Mine are really bagged and stretched out, too. I think I will try the same technique! Thank you. 

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Recently thrifted oxblood jacket. Thought you would just slip that in huh? I love it! You look great and I do love your hair this way!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous Autumn look!  Every item is wonderful, and you're looking terrific!

    Glad you had a good day with MIL.  She's fortunate to have you for a daughter-in-law.

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