Would You Wear It -2022 Edition
Happy, Happy New Year, ladies! I’m starting off 2022 full of optimism and fresh ideas. My husband is starting it with a nasty head cold which I am valiantly trying to avoid. 
We’re running our air purifier nonstop and I am downing 1/2 teaspoon of this Wellness Herbal Resistance Liquid every few hours. The taste is truly gag-worthy, but I swear by it:)
It’s time for would you wear it so grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and let’s have some fun with fashion. Each Saturday my friend Pam and I share a mannequin we’ve photographed and ask if you would wear what it’s modeling.
What are your thoughts? Would you wear this outfit?
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Thanks for reading ladies and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
The outfit is dreamy, a bit over the top for my lifestyle though. I love Wellness products! I use the pills (horse pills, hubby calls them)- they have a nasty aftertaste as well. I fill my adult children’s Christmas stocking with a bottle each year. My children laugh at me, but Wellness products have worked time and time again for me!
No, I don’t like the fur cuffs on the sweater. I do love those joggers, and I have a pair of those fancy slippers!! Happy New Year! Hope your husband is feeling better!
The exercise pants maybe but the rest no. That sweater takes away from your beautiful face.
Probably not for me, the fur cuff is too wide, and the fabric is too casual. Also washing faux fur usually matte’s the fur.
Happy New Year! I like this outfit. I would wear different pants, for more of a contrast. I would accessorize with silver jewelry. I really appreciate all your recommendations and ideas!
Happy New Year!
So sorry to hear you hubby is under the weather. Hopefully, he hasn’t shared it with you. I LOVE the sweater (which looks like a beautiful navy on my monitor but it only comes in black and dark brown). Would wear in a heartbeat but velvet or corduroy jeans (the blue jeans are all wrong) with either the necklace shown or some other long gold necklace. Scar would be too busy with the fur sleeves. Speaking of the 3/4 sleeves, WHY do designers think 3/4 sleeves are so wonderful? They hit me right in the crook of my arm! But, I’d wear this sweater anyway – cocktails, fondue party, candlelight dinner (at home) with the hubs.
How fun, Happy New Year
I always rather liked Mrs. Howell’s style on Gilligan’s Island. I realize it was supposed to be camp and I was 10 at the time, but hey! feathers and fur looked fun! I could not do this top in black or brown, but if it were in soft gray or blue, I would be tempted. It would work for Southern California if I had somewhere to go in it. I would also do silver jewelry. Sorry your husband is sick. As a friend of mine said, “yes, it’s a relief it’s not Covid, but it’s still a pain to have a cold or sore throat. Hope he is better soon. Happy and healthy 2022 to all!
I think campiness has a place in my wardrobe because I love Mrs Howells style:) I need more fun in my life so why not.
Happy New Year, Mary!
I love this outfit for a festive but casual occasion! I’d wear the necklaces all the time. Wish the fur cuffs were removable and I’d wear the sweater all the time too! Very flattering.
I would wear that sweater with dressy jeans. It doesn’t “pop” in that monochromatic look. I love the necklace and have considered purchasing.
Happy New Year ! Jennifer, and thanks for the many informative posts , and your sense of humour throughout. You cover an lot of what counts to us beautifully aging women.
I saw your Herbal Resistance Liquid and found a similar product at Comox Airport on Vancouver Island a few years ago, and have since purchased more on-line…
Cold Blaster…mouth and throat spray… another natural product. I spray under the tongue( sub-lingual) for maximum absorption, and the taste is not bad.
Gives me some assurance against colds around me.
Hope your guy feels better soon.
Since arriving home to the island from a ‘seniors ‘ Christmas in Edmonton, we are enjoying walking in the snowy neighbourhood , clearing the driveway & paths, and making sure that we did not pick up any unwanted bugs during our trip. Cheers!
I used to love stopping at Goose Spit on the way up to Comox. Such great memories, thanks for reminding me. Stay well and Happy New Year.
I would wear it in a heartbeat!!!!! I’m OLD, and having FUN WITH FASHION!!! Here in Texas we don’t get to wear fur much, so even a little is fun!!!!! Jeans ARE the new dress pants, so the combination is up to date. Take a chance , ladies, and have FUN!!!!!!!
I would wear it in a heartbeat too! My taste is changing this year and I need more fun with my clothes. Life is too short to always play it safe with fashion.
Both items are individually attractive. I think they look goofy together with boot cut jeans and the flared out sleeves.
Yes I would wear it. Love the color and the fit
Happy 2022 to you, Jennifer! Hope your husband is back to good health soon.
I love the sweater in the brown color which is available on the Chico’s website. It’s gorgeous.
I imagine I would wear it many times throughout the fall and winter.
Happy New Year, Beth!
I love the outfit and would definitely wear it. Fun outfit! I have never liked fair isle sweaters. The neckline is unflattering on women over 50.
Get your husband (& probably you) tested for Covid19. The symptoms of the Omicron variant can be similar to a cold . There is a monoclonal antibody treatment that can be helpful especially in early days after infection, but the new covid antiviral pills are in short supply. As older people, you two would be more at risk and more likely to be eligible for treatment. If vaccinated, you are less likely to need hospitalization from a breakthrough covid case. My niece & her husband have the Omicron variant right now (breakthrough cases) and both said it’s like a bad cold. It screwed up their Xmas holiday ski trip, but at least they’re not seriously ill.
I wouldn’t wear the outfit because it wouldn’t look good colorwise or shapewise on me.
I’m going to try and find some tests. They are sold out everywhere near us.
Happy New Year Jennifer🎉🎉🎊🎊 sorry your hubby is under the weather. Hopefully it will run its course quickly and he will be feeling better real soon. Not crazy about the outfit in today’s blog..looks old fashioned, maybe it’s just me..anyway have a great day 🥰
Thanks, Dianne. Happy New Year
Happy New Year Jennifer!
The mannequin black outfit is “nice” but for me, not practical. The first thing my eyes went to was the tummy area when it lays a bit bulky. (I don’t need help in that area). The pants don’t seem dressy enough to go with the top. I can see those sleeves dragging through my plate of food. I agree with another lady that with Covid we are not going to parties and such so I wouldn’t buy it. I love the other sweater you tried on but we are having unseasonably warm weather here in Texas so it would hang with my other sweaters, unable to wear it.
Blessings to you and your family! I love your blogs, thank you for all you do!
Thank you, Vickie. Happiest New Year wishes to you as well.
I like the top and pants, but I don’t think I would look very good in it. I am short and not real thin. I definitely think a tall thin woman would look good in this outfit. Great for a holiday party.
Sorry your husband is sick. My husband had a very bad sore throat last month, he took a covid test and it was negative. Every time we get symptoms we take one of those rapid flow covid tests. His family down I Houston(12) all have covid over holiday because one of them was in a wedding, and exposed all of them at a weekend get together.
Our local pharmacies are all out of the home test. I’m glad your husband didn’t have it.
I’d try it on. I’m not sure about the cuffs. I think they would annoy me so I wouldn’t wear it often enough to buy it. But I would try it on. I tend to overlook things like that group of necklaces.
If I had a fun festive occasion to wear the sweater to I’d wear it in a minute. It’s perfect for our California weather. I usually don’t like boatnecks on me but the chains soften the line. I’d love the chains in silver as I’m not a gold girl. On a health note, I second heartily the Wellness product. I use the same brand but in their capsules not the pills. I haven’t tried the liquid. I made it through the holidays around my sick family including my husband and escaped the bugs. It’s not the first time it’s worked that well!!! Highly recommend to all my friends!!! Happy New Year!!!
I’m glad to know the capsules work! Maybe I can get my husband to take some.
I liked it. I am tall and the sweater would add more interest and break up the tallness. The outfit adds just the right amount glam without being over the top. Boat neck is great. I agree it’s a once a year outfit.
I like it’s glam appeal too
Interesting look. I like the top, quite retro, the jeans with the top not so much. I see the top with a nicer pair of dressy pants or faux leather leggings and sparkly heels. Going for more if a party look.
Take care, happy new year.
Penny, I love your idea for the pants!!! Faux leather leggings or joggers would be great!!! My only issue with the leggings would be the length of the sweater and covering my bum. The joggers aren’t as tight and would work.
I like the outfit, and would try it. I think it would work for me. The sleeves might be a bit annoying, but they are charming.
Happy New Year Penny
Happy New Year Jennifer! Stay well! I like the sweater and the slacks and the jewelry just none of it together. The sweater would be better I think with sleeker pants. The jewelry seems too much with those fur cuffs. Just my opinion. Honestly it’s hard to imagine where I would where this anymore since we are so curtailed on events?? Praying for a healthier joyful and more “normal” year! Thanks for all the great info you bring us!
I am praying things open up more soon, too. This has gone on so long!
The sweater has a retro vibe, but the bell sleeves seem too full and impractical. I would have to wear a thin turtleneck or layer beneath it, because this is winter, people! (I am currently wearing leggings under my jeans, wool socks, and a turtleneck under my turtleneck fleece, with a quilted vest over that.)
The length of the sweater is also not flattering.
On the plus side, the bell of the sleeves draw the eye to the waist.
I have never shopped at Chico’s.
Stay warm! 🙂
I love your ideas and suggestions. I hear the challenges of those posting, the biggest one for me is we live in Florida, so most of the winter clothes aren’t a good match. I do make notes of the clothes you show and the idea that strikes me and save them in my computer then keep an eye out for lighter weight options. It may mean being a little creative, but that’s the fun of it. I love the look of the dark blue sweater with the fur cuffs, but it’s in the mid to high 80s often around the holidays and much of winter. It did put me on the idea of looking for a dark blue top and black jeans and dress slacks; by adding a little bling with jewelry or to be on the lookout for a scarf to blend the blue, and black. Thanks for the many opportunities to look at clothes with the eye of possibilities.
Happy New Year, Rhonda. Right about now, warm weather is pretty appealing.
I LOVE the outfit and would definitely wear it if I had somewhere to wear it to – which I don’t!
I sure wish we did have somewhere to wear fancy things. I miss getting dressed up
Like the pants but not the fur lined sleeves on this mannequin; jewelry is pretty & I like the boatneck style but not the length or poochy-ness near the tummy. I actually am lucky to have a flat belly and don’t want to make it look bigger — I live in an area where there are no real places to go ‘dressed up’ so would not buy or wear this and I agree with one other reviewer I’d have to have a jacket and the fur on the sleeves would make it impossible…
I absolutely love the outfit and I would definitely wear all of the pieces including the jewelry!
Sweater with bureau neck and 3/4 fur sleeves would be neither practical nor becoming on me. And I’d be cold. It does however, hark back to Dior early 50s look and has an elegance to it that was missing in many of the NYE apparel seen last night I, too, like the Faire Isle sweater, both design and color. The pattern on the sleeves matches at the seam something not always seen in mass-manufactured sportswear. However, the wool content is 5% and it would not keep me warm even with CuddleDuds underneath.
It reminds me of the early 50’s glamorous looks, too.I sure wish there was a place to wear things that this in my life. Hopefully soon.
No, although I think it is tres chic. I (sometimes) wish I lived in a climate that allowed my lower arms to freeze, but alas, this is beyond impractical. Same with all these “high-water” pants everyone else seems to embrace. Everything flesh needs to be covered in winter here. Sigh.
I like everything about this outfit except the fur cuffs on the sweater, I am always cold and would need to wear a jacket – given their size, I think the cuffs would be hard to fit underneath something else or be lumpy. However, sans cuffs, this is a outfit I could easily dress up with a colorful scarf or fun necklace. I like to wear all black under a multicolored jacket or another colour like red, pink or purple. It would look great with boots in any colour. Black patent would be my first choice.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. Yes, this would need a cape, rather than a coat with sleeves.
I would wear that outfit but I am not sure where! I am retired and with covid we don’t go anywhere. I have not need for nice clothes. Thanks for your blog and a happy healthy New Year.
Happy New Year, Rory
I am afraid to wear faux fur. Remember in the days gone by when activists would throw a can of paint on you if you wore fur? Anyway, the faux fur sleeves would hit me in the wrong place. The rest of the outfit is great. I love what they have done with the jewelry.
Actually if this outfit was in a better color for me, I would so wear! Love it!
This would be fabulous on you, Pam
The sweater is cute and does not need necklaces. However, it screams NYE or holiday party to me. I can’t imagine wearing it anywhere else. For that reason I wouldn’t buy it. I’m getting pickier with my closet space. Happy 2022!!
Happy New Year!
I like the way the mannequin looks. But I could not add that much visual bulk to that area of my body. The gold jewelry brings sparkle up to the face which is nice. But the chains bring a lot of heaviness. I’m too short to carry this off. I’d look very stubby. I choose finer gauge sweaters and no extra fabric adding bulk. I also choose jewelry that doesn’t add visual weight. I see this looking very elegant on a tall person.
Lol…I’ll stick with the Schramberg..my favorite…
Love your blog, and a speedy recovery for the Mr.
Actually I like the sweater, anything boat neck I can wear.
Mrs.Howell? like Gilligans Island?..bring on the bubbly…
Yes, yes, yes!! Very Mrs. Howell. I love that reference
Happy New Year! I hope you don’t catch the cold. I would not wear the sweater. The sleeves are just too big and boxy for my taste. I love the faire isle teal one, though.
Happy New Year, Jennifer!
I really like the look, although I am too small to be able to pull off the sweater. I think it’s elegant looking and should be paired with tailored wool pants in the same shade of blue, I also really like the necklaces with it A beautiful outfit for someone who is taller and has places like a dinner out to go to. I’ll stay at home in my joggers and casual sweaters.
Take care, and I hope your husband’s cold goes away soon.
Thanks, Maeve
I couldn’t wear this because it has a boat neck which I don’t like and the fur on the sleeves would just end up dipped in something or knocking something over. I’m not good with big wide sleeves. The top would cup right under my stomach. The pants are okay but I still like full length pants best,
Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope that the cold is over quickly and you don’t catch it. People tend to look at you funny if there is any sign of sickness. I found that with allergies this year.
I would certainly wear that outfit if I had somewhere to wear it. The pants are perfect. I would change out the necklaces to a cool toned statement one, I am thinking of one of my large enamel and jewel ones.
You’re right! If I sneeze under my mask, everyone’s head swivels my way!
This is the best styled mannequin I’ve seen in quite a while – to my eye. Yes, I could wear it but I have nowhere to go wearing fur cuffs! The color is perfect but the boat neck is not the most flattering on me due to my long neck. That fair isle sweater is beautiful but too warm for my climate. I hope you can avoid your husband’s cold. Happy New Year, Jennifer!
Thanks, Terry, Happy New Year!
HappyNew Year! Let’s hope 2022 us a great year. HOPE! I love this outfit! I’d wear it out naturally- to dinner, to a festive winter house party ( sadly we aren’t doing much of that with covid surging) or when entertaining here. I see it as in my best color range and it looks flattering! Really love this! Hope your hubby heals up quickly!
Thanks, Paulette. Happy New Year
That sweater has Mrs. Howell all over it. No thanks.
Yes, it does! You made me laugh.
love those slippers Happy New Year
I would wear the sweater with the fur.
With different colored jeans or leggings in a check or plaid to complement the sweater.
The model looks like she is pregnant, but I think it is the way she is standing.
I think it could be a cool outfit.
Happy 2022 to you and your family.
Happy New Year, Lin!
There is no way I would wear this sweater. Do you see how thin the sleeves make the mannequin look? That’s how I would look. Just can’t wear anything like that. I like the jeans though and the jewelry is nice, but I wouldn’t wear them all together. Hope your husband feels better and you take care of yourself!
Funny, I have very thin arms and that’s the first thing I noticed! I like the overall look of this outfit but I’m afraid the dark colors would overwhelm me.
Thanks Rose, Happy New Year