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One of the positives about getting older is our willingness to take more chances, and give fewer “farks” about how others judge our style. This is a great age to step out of our comfort zone, experiment with fashion, and keep hunting for stylish low-heeled shoes.
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I already have a deep love for big, full skirts, and this one is both those things, as well as an explosion of color. I found it at Modcloth on a good sale. My big fashion risk – I stepped outside my comfort zone with a clashing print jacket (thrifted, by Trina Turk, sim). Some fake pearls (sim) and blue suede wedges (sim) finish the look. I feel happy and sassy outside my zone.
Here I’m back in the comfort zone, with a black Trina Turk blazer (love her stuff), looking more mainstream. Which look do you prefer?
Now, let’s see what’s in your closet, Visible Women.
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I cannot choose as I like them both. It would depend on my mood I guess. I will add my current look to Visible Monday and one which was way out of my comfort zone too haha.
Greetje
PS I will link back next Sunday
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I love the mixed patterns, just for fun, but the more traditional outfit is very attractive as well. Great blog!
Both outfits look good, but I do prefer “The Clash” – so much more fun!
Patti I must say that I think the patterned jacket not only looks fab, but knocks 10 years off you compared to the sedate black blazer.
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Such a pretty floral print on this skirt!
Tasha Juli
http://www.stylesplendorbliss.com
Patti!!!!! I am LOVING that print mix!!!!!! Let me know when you’re coming to Asheville!!!!!!
I love the clash the most Patti!
You look sassy and someone who is up for fun :o).
The full skirt is a beauty but those shoes are stealing the show for me.
Great style and beautiful bold colour!
XXX
Samantha
I love both, but my fave is the mixed prints. Lovely skirt!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Stunning mix of prints Patti! The full skirt and nipped in waist of the jacket work so well together. I love both looks but I prefer the first one. The print of the skirt is beautiful. Thanks for hosting, hope you have a great week!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
That’s an amazing skirt – absolutely love it. Actually the first look is the best. Pattern on pattern – wear it if you can. And you rock it!
Happy, sassy and fabulous! Love it Patti!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Patti I must say that I think the patterned jacket not only looks fab, but knocks 10 years off you compared to the sedate black blazer. I love that you’re mixing up your patterns and do hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for the link up party.
Anna x
http://www.annasislandstyle.com
I love EVERYTHING about your outfit – the one with mixed prints (though the second look is also very pretty)! It says it all – your love of style, your love of life, the joy you feel! You own it, Patti
Patti, I do think you look great in both! The pattern mix is so interesting, full of texture and color, but the traditional is lovely as well with the fitted jacket. win- win! My friend 🙂
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I love this take on mixed prints!!
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What a beautiful colorful Spring look! You are ravishing!!
Both are great, but I prefer the fun and fabulous pattern mix! The skirt makes such a wonderful statement no matter what you pair it with, though. 🙂
Love the pattern on pattern, Patti! So fun! Stepping out of your comfort zone looks great on you!
Mary
http://marymurnane.com
My fav is the pattern on pattern. The skirt is awesome Patti. Thank you for hosting.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
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I love your skirt and you styled it so fun! In my post today, I am wearing my favorite full skirt bought at a consignment store several years ago. I love to wear shirts in the spring and summer! Peace!
Cheryl Tucker
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
Patti, I love the clashing prints! It is a brilliant combination!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I am pushing my comfort zone boudaries!!!! Loving the midi and print mix <3
love both, the solid is a more classic look but the prints mix well together, Go Print for fun
That’s some good pattern mixing! Lovely.
Thanks for hosting x
That floral skirt is so pretty! Love it on you!
Erica Valentin
http://www.ericavalentin.com
I love the first one the most! You look fabulous. xxx
Stepping outside the comfort zone is something I love to do in fashion and you look wonderful, that skirt is so pretty and I love the mix of prints. TY for the linkup =) Kisses
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I love a good print mix, and I think this totally works! The skirt is beautiful, I bet you get lots of use out of that! xx
Wow what a lovely bright skirt, love this it suits you. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
I love the Chanel like jacket with the glorious floreal skirt. Wonderful look and wonderful you.
Much love, dear Patt
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Guess which look I like better? No. 1. I LOVE that look. You could slap all your troubles away with that sassy combo. I am more used to seeing you in look 2, but I am so on board if you decide to walk more on the wild side. Your eye is right on!
Either works but the first is definately more fun .Love the print on your skirt, so pretty. The joy of ageing being free to play and suit yourself.
I think your experiment was a triumph, you look gorgeous in it. It is not that easy to mix the print but you did it, Patti.
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I have to admit, that I am WAY more adventurous now—at this age and after blogging!! There is still part of me that tends toward the more conservative—but it’s way more fun to have a little sass & interest!! So I totally vote for the first outfit, Patti!!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I really like the first look! I love all of your thrifted Trina Turk pieces!
Thanks for the link up & have a wonderful week!
I think with the black blazer it is more you. It would be me with the black and white blazer. However, you pull off both looks very well.
Oooh! I like the first one best : ). But I’m sure you already knew that.
I’d wear that first outfit in a heartbeat.
ModCloth often tempts me with their skirts and shoes.
bisous
Suzanne
You look fabulous in both these looks Patti. The skirt is gorgeous either way: with the printed jacket being a very fun look and the black blazer very chic.
Thank you for hosting!
❤️carmen
https://fashionableover50.wordpress.com
Yes to experimenting in our older years! Love both looks, but I’m especially fond of the fun print mix! Your instincts are always on point, Patti!
Thanks for hosting.
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.com
I like both of these on you, though I agree that you’d possibly want to consider the occasion for each outfit. The plain blazer would be more appropriate for a work event or, say, a more somber occasion. But both are cute on you!
Let your sassy self fly! The pattern mix is fabulous and you look great. Thanks for sharing and hosting.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
The skirt has beautiful colors! Thanks for the link up…have a great week Patti!
Great skirt!!!
Jaymie
You know which ensemble I luv, Patti. You go girl.
That skirt is fantastic! I like the first look best just because it is so sassy and confident – I would never have thought to put those items together but they totally work!
I guess, it would depend where I was going to wear it. I like black and white with strong colors and for shopping or the art museum, I would try the multi patterned. But if I was going to a professional networking event, I would go with the more mainstream. You have to remember where I live, smack in the middle of the country and that makes some difference to what folks are use to seeing.