Items to which I am allured

[Pippedydeadeye]

I prefer them with the tucked in vest too. They look really good.

[Cerise]

Yes, you need something in between!

[Cosmopolitan]

I like the trousers but something with buttons tucked in would make it less pajamas.

[wendy james]

Thanks! I tried with the only shirt like thing I have but it’s a bit blousy.

The vest looks mildly better with a short cardigan so I’ll probably just wear this outfit at home.

[Cosmopolitan]

Oh yes, short cardigan looks good!

[emma_p]

The short cardigan does look good. I really like paperbag style skirts/shorts/trousers but I can't wear them. I'm too short-waisted.

[Cosmopolitan]

I can't wear them either (as I have no discernable waist line) but they look great on WJ, I like the sweat shirt tucked in and belted look as well and the shirt cardigan/tucked in cardigan as well.

[Livilla]

I bought a navy pair in a clearance sale recently, on the basis they’d be good for more relaxed return-to-the-office-wear but hadn’t a clue what to wear them with, so these posts have been very helpful thanks Wendy!

[Lily]

I like the cardigan with the trousers too. I'm too big on the hips to look any good in them.

I have been thinking about this jacket for months. The drawstrings give it some shape and I adore the colour. But it's not practical is it; I ought to get khaki. (The jacket is washable)

[Derek Nimmo]

If it's washable and you love it, why not stick with pink?

[Lily]

Because it's not sensible.

Does it look too boxy on my swimmers' shoulders? I'm thinking the waist nipping in balances that out. It's close-fitting, but long enough in the arm - the 14 hung on me a bit.

[Derek Nimmo]

It looks fine on your shoulders. Why is it not sensible if it's washable? I don't geddit.

[H1ppychick]

Me either.

[Lily]

I don't buy light clothes really, mainly because I'm like sodding Pigpen and just seem to attract dirt. But thank you, I really like it and want to keep it so I will!

[Pippedydeadeye]

Just keep it. It will go with everything in the same way khaki would.

[Ella77]

Get the thing you like, Lils.

[Lily]

It's mine, godamnit! Thanks for enabling me.

[emma_p]

S bought me a blush pink winter coat and I love it! It’s dry clean only and I don’t have a pink coat lifestyle really but it’s still in great condition. A machine washable one should be fine

[Livilla]

Is it the Baukjen Drake, Lily? I have the navy version, if so, and have worn it loads.

[Lily]

It is Liv - I'm going to try the next size up though as I can't really do it up without looking like a mental dentist & I'm going to try khaki again. Did you get your normal size?

My Gok friend has suggested I try this for a pink 'pop':

https://www.countryedit.co.uk/product/j ... jAQAvD_BwE