Not just for Halloween ( a tribute to swing jackets)

Jacket: H&M sz 2 (Style # 065030, also in a muted navy)  Blouse: H&M (old)

Skirt: Ann Taylor Crossing Paths Skirt sz 00P (also in dress form)

Ring: YSL Arty in Coral   Heels: Louboutin Simple 100s in Nude
Eye makeup from this post.

after I first delivered domestic this little orange swing jacket, I made a intellectual observe that it could be paired with many colors - however now not black. i'm outstanding wary of colors mixtures which include purple and green, orange and black, at the risk of searching like a jolly elf or an emaciated jack-o-lantern.

but, through trial and error, I learned that styles provide greater versatility than solid blocks of color. despite the fact that black is present in this skirt, I worked on bringing out the ivory with a similar colored blouse and nude pumps. I locate the finished color pairing seasonal-chic, as opposed to holiday-tacky.



i have acquired some questions concerning swing jacket suit. i have always loved swing jackets for the following reasons:

- generally shorter in period, and thus petite-pleasant (ivory jacket under is 00 everyday, black is 00 petite)
- Flattering on small-chested girls. I locate two garment sorts to be commonly more flattering on smaller-chests: swing jackets, and shift dresses which might be cut immediately up and down and shorter in length.
- Very flexible. I wear mine over the whole lot. right here are a few outfit images dug out of my files:

Above (from left to right):  October 2010, June 2011  Below: March 2010,  March 2011

Below: March 2011, November 2009 (deep archives!)

but, suit may be elaborate. preferably, a swing jacket must in shape perfectly within the shoulders, and while buttoned up, need to have a slight A-line form and simply gently graze your chest. a few readers noted that this H&M jacket suits inside the shoulders, however whilst buttoned up, the torso is too cushty (and therefore does no longer "swing"). In this situation, I advise sticking with the size that fits your shoulders quality and wearing it open, versus sizing up to deal with the chest place.

Readers - Are you a fan of the swing jacket?

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