A Study In Texture
I wear a lot of black. Mostly because it’s easy, but also because I have a lot of interesting pieces from when I managed women’s boutiques. I like to play with tone and texture which keeps black interesting. Today is a study in texture. Black with gray and white. Simple, yet not boring if you play with texture.
Things to notice:
-the contrast between the shine of the pin and the felted wool of the vest.
-the contrast between transparent white top and the opaque vest.
-the similarity between the ruffle on the sleeve end and the swirl on the vest.
-the contrast between the free-form swirls on the vest and the precise swirl on the pin.
Things to notice:
-the contrast between the suede of the belt and the smooth pants, trust me, it doesn’t show here.
-the varying texture in my watch, bracelet, and earrings. They are all gray.
-the matte gray of the earrings, contrasting the shiny belt buckle.
the woven texture on shoes adds more interest
I also love the contrast between the matte and shiny leather in these shoes on the right. They are my favorite pair of Ballet Flats. I have worn these shoes for almost 9 years. They’re worth every penny I paid for them.
I bought these Driving Mocs for my cruise this summer. They are the softest leather I have ever worn. I love them with jeans and pants.
These are one of my go-to pair of Eileen Fisher pants. Machine wash and dry, I wear them constantly. They’re out of a heavier knit than my other pairs, and dress up easily.
Today was the first day of cool temps with a drizzle of rain. It’s prompted me to start transitioning out my seasonal wardrobe.
Do you play with texture to add spice to monochromatic looks?
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
What a great vest and I can’t believe your shoes are that old, they look in perfect condition.
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Love all the different elements in this outfit. It appears simple at first glance, but there are so many interesting details. Those ballet flats are awesome.
What fun! You and your transitioning into fall wardrobe are so classy.
Black and white is such a timeless, classy color combo. I love this look on you! And that vest such a pretty layering piece.
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Love this sweater vest and how you styled it! Totally cute look Jen! xo
Totally love your silver pin! I’ve been scouring the stores to find something similar. Care to share your source? Thanks so much!
Janet Majors
I love to experiment with different textures and patterns. Loving that your belt mimics the pattern on your vest. So glad to be co-hosting My Refined Style with you Jennifer!!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
Hey Jennifer, I love your take on this outfit…you made it about the clothes, but more than the just the clothes…clever. Thanks for hosting the #myrefinedstyle linkup with me!
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Thanks for all your hard work putting it together!
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Gorgeous outfit – I love it! Beautiful textures, and great colour palette. Thank you for sharing!
I love all the different textures! They do add so much interest to your outfit!
They really help a monocromatic look”sing”!
I love the cardigan piece, great flow and texture. The pin adds pizzaz too!
Jessxx
http://Www.elegantlydressedandstylish. com
Jennifer, I love how everything echoes and compliments each other! Beautiful and classy look! Looking forward to this new adventure with you! Think we can get Miss Kimi to link up?
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Thanks Dawn Lucy! This has been a fun start!
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Love your style, Jennifer! So chic!
Happy to have discovered you and your blog!
http://marymurnane.com
Thanks so much Mary! Welcome.
Adore this fashion look Jennifer. I am very much into black and white in my wardrobe!!
I will be checking the links out!!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Black and white are the staples in my wardrobe so it’s fun to play with the textures!
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I LOVE that outfit. You look smashing, and you are so very right about texture. Love love love how you put that together.
Thanks Carol!
I love that vest.
I must admit I’m more of a fan of colour and pattern than I am of texture and monochromatic but I am slowly squeezing a bit of it into my wardrobe as well.
bisous
Suzanne
You look stunning in color! I have bits and pieces of it in my wardrobe, but not too much!
Will CLICK over………..
I adore the texture, style and length of this vest! Very polished look with fun edge to it!! Happy inaugural MRS linky day lovely lady!!
Thanks Andrea! Nice to start this fun adventire with you ladies.
Love these neutrals and textures, Jennifer. Very refined indeed! xo
Thanks Patti!
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I really like this vest Jennifer…it fits your personality and is so much fun fun! Always nice to have another link up…so thanks to the hostesses.
So glad you joined us Pam! The vest is a recent purchase, I make very few, but I’m really having fun with it!
As you know, I love texture! I think your outfit is smashing. So inspiring!
Thanks Wendy! Coming out my way any time soon?
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