HIT OR MISS – SHACKET STYLE

Last week, I wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t take new photos, so I shared some photos that I had decided were “misses.” The outfit wasn’t something that I loved, so I had decided that it wouldn’t hit the blog. But, several of you encouraged me to show the outfit, and it turned out to be a lot of fun. You got to explain what worked or didn’t work for you based on your body type, coloration, etc.

Everyone was very respectful and left insightful and well-thought-out comments. Y’all are much better writers than I am, and a lot of your observations were spot-on. I loved that the comments were made about the clothing, not about a person wearing the clothing. Everyone has different likes and dislikes, but we can all support each other. We are a wonderful community, and reading each other’s comments is part of the fun of the blog. If you didn’t see last week’s hit or miss post, then be sure to check it out and read the comments.

So, today, we are doing another Hit or Miss post, and this one is about a shacket. If you’re unsure about a shacket or what one is, it is basically a cross between a shirt and a jacket. It is thicker than a regular shirt, so you can wear it as a jacket, somewhat like you would a cardigan. I have to be honest, I have resisted wearing shackets because they remind me of the workers who worked for my dad in his construction business. However, this updated shacket look is way more polished, and the material is so much nicer than the ones that his workers wore. Theirs were usually quilted for extra warmth, and since they were oversized and relaxed fitting, they could move and work easily.

Shackets still tend to be large and oversized, and most of them are long in length. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across this camel and pink shacket since most shackets are not precisely feminine looking. The color combination of this shacket is soft and feminine, even though the jacket is still oversized and boxy-looking. I’m wearing a medium, and you can see that the shirt/jacket is still relatively large on me.

If you scroll up, you’ll see that I first wore the shacket with a beige top. I decided to try the shacket with a pale pink cashmere sweater to see if bringing out the pink in the shacket made it look even more feminine.

Since I was trying to make the shacket more feminine-looking, adding jewelry to the look was necessary. I added a pair of geometric hoop earrings, an 18 kt. Gold vermeil cross necklace, and a Rose Quartz necklace that I’ve had for a long time.

Styling the shacket with an Ecru pair of ankle jeans brought out the lighter shade of the shacket and kept it bright and light. A dark camel pair of pants or a pair of denim jeans would also look great with the shacket, but I thought the Ecru jeans worked best to keep it on the feminine side.

The only con that I have with these Ecru jeans is that they are button-up jeans. I prefer zip jeans since they are easier to put on and take off. Taking off a pair of jeans quickly can sometimes mean the difference in an embarrassing bathroom situation. Lol! I think these jeans run slightly on the big side, not much, though, so if you are between sizes, then size down. I am wearing a size 8, and they fit great. They are a tiny snug at the waist, but that is where I hold all of my weight, so I’m not shocked by that fact.

These water-resistant Chelsea boots have been a favorite of mine this fall and winter. This pair has a lower heel that is easy to walk in, and they are easy to pull on. The gorgeous neutral color of these boots lets you wear them with almost anything. I found these to run true to size, and I am wearing my usual size 9. If you’ve been thinking about trying this style, this is a lovely pair to start with since they are on sale for an incredible price! Leather boots for under $50.00!?!

Now, it is time for your thoughts. Is this outfit a Hit or a Miss for “you?” Can you see yourself wearing this, or parts of this? What do you like, what would you change?

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