Leapday Consignment Finds

On Leap Day I went to a couple of consignment shops and refreshed my wardrobe with a pale blue BR Italian wool sweater, some Prana olive joggers ( both being worn in #4/5,7). and some much needed bags (small crossbody) to carry my glucose meter and co-ordinating lager bags to use with them. The brown and rust pair in photos 1/2 are fabric and made by a local crafts person. The orange in #3 are both Michael Kors. I have several orange pieces. Photo #6 is my set of olive bags worn in 4/5,7. The joggers and sweater are oversized but do they look too big? Fit is difficult with the meter on my belly that can’t be pushed or bumped, but I welcome your opinions. I am wearing this outfit today in several inches of new snow. It is cold.

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K/R: Nic & Zoe reversible knit top

Can you stand another Nordstrom Rack Clearance post? When I went to return the booties I did not keep this top came home with me. It is like a light weight sweatshirt in weight but more up-scale.
Photos in the store show both sides. It is cream and navy and perfect for the weather we have. What do you think?

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K/R: EF coat (Keeping)

One of my recent Rack finds on clearance, this sort of a trench coat. It is very plain and sleek with magnetic closures, not even buttons. It is completely reversible, but I would probably wear the olive side (#1-3) most. The reverse is a bone white. (#4-5). Also good with my wardrobe. Both sides have pockets at the side.
What do you say? Keep or return?

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Ask Angie, K/R: Vince leather jacket

A friend talked me into getting a buttery lambs’ leather dove grey jacket at the Rack. It was pricy even discounted. Now I am having second thoughts. Is it fabulous enough to keep? I love the color and soft leather but ... I would like your opinion.
1-4 the jacket.
5-6: the sleeves
I welcome your thoughts. I want a nice jacket in this color, but is this THE ONE?
Help!

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K/R: EF Casual Shoes

You helped me decide about a pair of EF pumps that I ended up returning. I come again for help. I found these at the Rack in my size this time. They are very very comfortable and good colors for my wardrobe, but are they too clunky for my body? I really like the thick sole and think they will be comfortable enough for lots of walking. I could see myself wearing these nearly all year as they have a stable non-slip bottom. I hope that the white on them will keep them from being too dark and heavy on me, but I want your honest opinion. These are not styled but shown with pants I had on shopping rolled up to shoe the shoes. What do you think?!

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K/R: sweater, skirt, booties, jacket. Help!

One of my goals has been to buy fewer but better quality. However, I just got my credit card bill. Yikes. Here are some recent purchases still with tags. The EF black culottes were another but are in for alterations. Please tell me what you think of these:
1-3: EF merino wool sweater in more of an orangey red than it may look in the photos plus Naturalizer booties with close up in 4. I have wanted one of these sweaters and think it would fit my lifestyle and climate well. I am wearing a cotton tank under the sweater. Also shown are booties. I have wanted some this color and own belts and a bag that are close in color.
5-6: brown leather Classiques Entiere skirt. I did not move my brown leather skirt from past years as it was a bit too tight. This one is very comfortable but I'm wondering if I need it. It also seems right for the climate and could be dressed down. I am wearing it with brown suede boots that I own. It can also be seen in the next photos with the jacket. The skirt is a cordovan reddish brown called burgundy stem.
7-11: Tahari faux leather jacket. I have been wanting one this color or something similar and thought faux leather would be easier to clean on a light color. The sleeves are a bit long but probably could be shortened. Otherwise it is just big enough to layer underneath. The color is shown best in the last photo.
Please let me know what you think of these items. I could keep them all and SYC for awhile but would like your input as I don't trust my judgement. All are about 50% off the full price or more but I am willing to return and practice PPP.

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A Maximal Jacket

I want a jacket like this! The photo is from a Facebook ad for a quilt exhibit. Does anyone know where to find/buy something like this?

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Maximal challenge : plaid, stripes, faux fur and crops

Sorry to make this quick and not include footwear. With the furry collar, I'd probably wear tan suede loafers. Is the collar too maximal? It actually goes on a denim jacket that I could wear with the shirt and tee but it is a different shade than the crops but not different enough to my eye. Should I add pearls?

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K/R: Two Eileen dresses, Now with finds added

Dresses with sleeves are almost impossible to find, so these two EF dresses on sale followed me home. I need your objective eyes to decide what to keep..both, one, or neither.
On the plus side, they are both not black. The first is EF color "ash" or a medium grey. The second is an olive or EF color "oregano". Both could be dressed up or down and could be worn for at least 3 seasons. The shirt dress could be worn open as a duster. It is linen, viscose and spandex woven fabric. The first is viscose and spandex. It is hard to tell if it is woven or knit, but has a nice non-cling drape.
On the down side, I have a casual life so don't wear dresses as much as I'd like to. What I buy needs to stay in my closet for 2-3 years.
What do you think of these? Keep or return and keep looking? For styling I have bootie type footwear that I could wear with either and would probably wear a scarf. The second dress could be worn over slim pants, open or buttoned.
1/2: ash grey dress
3-5: oregano green button down

Finds.  I think these are the same dresses although I can't find the grey one in ash grey or the shirtwaist in oregano.  The first is available in the red, smoke grey and a deep blue; the second in black.  I gave much less for the ones I got so those colors in these dresses may be discontinued.

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K/R: white kitten heels and frayed crops

I'd like your thoughts. The white "heels" that would be occasional summer shoes have been a HEWI. Do these look ok on me? They are comfortable Antonio Melani on sale at Dillard's.
The frayed crops were a find at Marshals. Actually they were crops and I undid the hems myself. Is the length ok? Fit? I'd love to have your thoughts.

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