New looks from shopping your closet. You can create a fresh look from your current wardrobe by just adding a belt! I often prefer to surrender the waist, but I’ve been shopping my closet for new looks, and this one I love.
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This vintage velvet blazer stands alone as a signature piece; I found it at Suzanne’s Etsy shop last year. It’s the perfect weight to serve as a Florida winter outer-piece. And today it got another look by adding a studded suede belt (thrifted years ago). It creates a fresh silhouette, it’s more intentional and a bit dressier.
The dress underneath is a tall drink of water, an ombre knit maxi by Go Couture. Made in the USA, it was thrifted locally and I don’t wear it enough; it’s as comfortable as your favorite sleep dress. I’m working on ways to get more wear out of it, and it will likely end up as a comfortable sleep dress 😃.

I love an open neckline that invites necklaces, short or long. Today it’s an old silver pendant.

I can’t do a completely lady-like look! I wore my new tooled-leather Sofft boots to funk it up. The slight heel works well with a long straight dress.
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Love this blazer, so funky =) kisses and thanks for the linkup
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I don’t know what I love more: the jacket or the booties. Soooo cute.
Thanks Daenel! Love your throwback-1940’s look, xox.
That jacket is gorgeous, Patti! Love it with the belt and those boots are pretty, too!
Thanks Debbie! And I like how you styled your tie-dye dress, xox.
That is a totally adorable jacket. I want it, haha.
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Thanks Anna! I’m envying your fabulous hat! xox
Belts are my go-to items when I want to update an outfit. You simply can’t have enough of them. Yours is stunning, Patti, and really compliments that equally stunning jacket perfectly. Love those booties! xxx
thank you dear Ann! I love how you pattern-mixed your pinks today – very fresh and fun. xox
Beautiful jacket, I love it with the belt. It creates a lovely, long silhouette with the dress.
Emma xxx
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thank you Emma! Your mustard sweater plus hat are fun and chic, xox.
Patti, I couldn’t agree with you more about creating a whole new look by just adding a belt. It’s such a great look. Love your sparkly one!! Thank you for your wonderful link up!! XO
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
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Thanks Cherie! Your fuzzy red coat (and gorgeous doggie) are a great sight to wake up to! xox
WOW Patti! What a show stopping blazer! And the shoes..what fun!
I do agree, when you are looking to mix things up – or are bored with the everyday, they shopping your closet. You never know what you will find!
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Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
Thanks Suzanne! Love your feature on wearing long cardigans, xox
What a beautiful vintage blazer! You look classy!
I love shopping my closet too, but in my new post, I’m shopping my daughter’s eco boutique. 🙂
❤️carmen
https://fashionableover50.wordpress.com
Thank you Carmen. I loved the peek inside your daughter’s shop – great vibes! xox
I love that jacket. The colours could be matched with almost anything and those boots are simply stunning!
Alison xx
Thanks Alison, and thanks for linking up! I liked your post about why you blog, xox.
Patti, those boots!! Im dyin! Love the style with the lace and the combat style.. Sofft s such a great brand. The outfit is beautful too, lvoe the sillouette on you!
jess xx
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Hi Jess! You’re looking fabulous as ever, and thanks for sharing some of the Midlife Influencer event with us! xox
You hit the nail on the head! That jacket is totally GROOVY and YES, it would appear to go with everything. Love your curly hair. XO
Thank you, Lisa! Loving your striped tunic and animal print flats too, xox
What a great look! That is of course the brilliant bit about choosing colourful clothing like the blazer, it goes with everything.
Gotta say you look like one tall, cool drink of water in this. I’m sure Sandy thought so too.
The boots are gorgeous!
Thanks for the shout-out!
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Sandy did like it, thankyouverymuch!
Thanks for linking up and coming by – and sharing your gorgeous dress/skirt outfit. xox
You make me want to do a version of this outfit, Patti. There’s no reason us FL ladies need to put our maxi skirts aside for the winter. You must have a lot of fun shopping your closet, you have such interesting pieces!
Thank you so much, Kim! We’re having a tiny cold spell now, yes? Enough for a scarf around the neck at least : > xox
Wow – you look ready to hit the red carpet in this stunning look! Your blazer is gorgeous and compliments your purple maxi wonderfully. Shopping our closet is such a fun way of playing dress up!
Thank you Jennie! Your 1960’s floral wiggle dress is amazing. xox
Absolutely stunning, Patti! I love a statement coat or jacket and your whole ensemble is witty and brilliant. I’m short waisted so rarely “do” belts, but I may give one a try.
This month I am shopping my closet, my cosmetics train case and my perfume armoire and have found some treasures and treats. Thanks, as always, for the inspiration and reminder to have fun and be comfortable in one’s skin. : )
Thank you Cee for the kind words. I love the idea of shopping your makeup and perfume collections, I gotta try that! xox
Gosh, and what a belt it is!!
I have a ton of belts and haven’t been wearing them at all. I need to rethink my outfits!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks Jodie, and I appreciated your advice on how to look good after a gym workout. I needed that! xox
Patti, this is all sorts of fabulous! That jacket is to die for, totally groovy indeed!
Shelbee
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Thanks Shelbee. Talk about groovy – that’s you in your Austin Powers floral dress! xox
First of all I love that floral blazer so much. And I love it over that long colorblocked maxi skirt. Greatly-styled with a belt!
Thanks Ada! I hope your week ahead is full of joy, xox.
Ha. This body doesn’t do belts any more. Why I’m still keeping some in my closet is can only be answered by the hoarder gods (no minimalism here). So I surrender to the waist! Pass the potato chips!
You and belts, on the other hand, are friends.
Both the dress and the blazer are special pieces.
Thanks Ann, don’t you love to wear special pieces? Your new clogs, for example, are fab and they join a very nice collection! xox
I love the belted blazer! Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday linkup party!
Thank you Nancy, and thanks for hosting your own stylish link party! xox
That’s a great jacket Patti! I think it’ll be a fun one to style again and again xx
Thank you Maria, and I loved your re-styling of a summer dress! xox
I am all for shopping your closet , it stretches the imagination so much more than simple buying something new constantly. I love that velvet blazer , it would be perfect with so many different outfits. I hadn’t heard that tall glass of water expression in ages. Many thanks for hosting Visible Monday.
Thank you, dear Jill! I am so happy to learn you got your breathing problem sorted out, and it’s indeed a good cautionary tale. xox
Oh, I love that blazer – be still, my heart!
Thanks for hosting, Patti!
Thank YOU for coming over and sharing your style inspirations. Love the sequin dress for day! xox
Wow! Luxurious looking–that skirt especially.
Thanks Becky! Hope your week ahead is wonderful, xox.
Patti,
That velvet jacket is absolutely stunning. I can certainly see how it would go with, and embellish any outfit. The maxi is also quite beautiful and I adore the casual boots with it. You know I am all for fashion dichotomy.!
And the answer is yes. As I prepare for New York fashion week I am certainly shopping my closet!
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Elle
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Thank you Elle. I know your closet will deliver beautiful looks. You’ll share lots of pics, yes? xox
Patti – I love your hair! That blazer is magnificent and those booties are not only beautiful but I’m guessing they are every bit as comfortable as the name Sofft implies! That is such a terrific brand, I own one pair of their sandals and I am crazy about them!
xo,
Kellyann
Thank you Kellyann! The hair is a wig I cut into a topper – much more comfortable. I need a piece of Reese’s peanut butter chocolate cake asap : > xox
I’ve been shopping my closet all month (dry January and all!) and it forces me to be more creative and I’ve found a couple of combinations that I wouldn’t have even considered before. You don’t always have to be shopping to look stylish! Thanks for hosting this link-up!
Hi Julia and I hope you’re doing well! I enjoyed learning more about you, and I adore your “Sassiness” idea! xox
Whoa! Loving everything about this outfit. That jacket is spectacular. Looks great belted with that fab maxi. And those boots! I jumped right on the Sofft site, but didn’t find them. The tooled leather is very eyecatching.
Theresa
Thanks Theresa. Your train adventure sounds fabulous! It’s hard to find those booties now, esp in the navy. There are a few sizes left here: https://bit.ly/2HxSwn6
xox
What a fabulous find Patti. You will have fun pairing the blazer many times I’m sure xx
Thanks Laurie. You’re a stunning Lady of the Manor! xox
It’s a beautiful blazer!!
Jaymie
Thanks Jaymie! I love your classic black turtle neck look. xox