tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post7940777117820659784..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew's Gayle Spannaus Schools Us {the art of the collar}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46788350905113970242015-09-16T19:57:09.275-04:002015-09-16T19:57:09.275-04:00I prefer to button my collar at all times because ...I prefer to button my collar at all times because it looks good and is respectful. I love to wear a simple long sleeve collared blouse completly buttoned up and a floor length skirt with a brooch at the center of the collar. It is very simple, yet extremely elegant.Rennesance collarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147710288029541876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33260700882534646942015-09-16T19:56:13.616-04:002015-09-16T19:56:13.616-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rennesance collarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147710288029541876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54551684430765710722013-01-30T08:54:50.429-05:002013-01-30T08:54:50.429-05:00I also wore these looks in back in the 80's. T...I also wore these looks in back in the 80's. They always remind of me of the movie Pretty in Pink.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32904636309510287292013-01-30T08:23:21.499-05:002013-01-30T08:23:21.499-05:00Jessy: LOL! That is probably true! It would take a...Jessy: LOL! That is probably true! It would take a long time to peel away the layers. ;)<br /><br />Rebekah: What you said makes complete sense! I did not even think of that. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11009444544769039412013-01-30T06:20:33.326-05:002013-01-30T06:20:33.326-05:00I too was there sporting the same look. I accompa...I too was there sporting the same look. I accompanied it with tortured hair and bad shoes. Ahhh the 80s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62368675535222860032013-01-29T22:02:49.432-05:002013-01-29T22:02:49.432-05:00I appreciate Gayle's style tips, but I'm c...I appreciate Gayle's style tips, but I'm completely smitten by this little guy: http://mensweardog.tumblr.com/<br /><br />Granted, I'm partial to shibas, but how adorable! kitchy7https://www.blogger.com/profile/08153591717276964715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80302177558850776422013-01-29T21:55:31.944-05:002013-01-29T21:55:31.944-05:00Completely OT but Mindy on The Mindy Project was w...Completely OT but Mindy on The Mindy Project was wearing that silk chicken shirt tonight. I got distracted by it and missed the gist of the scene. lolD*skahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231271723410897584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29592617315116392612013-01-29T19:52:22.477-05:002013-01-29T19:52:22.477-05:00Oh, that does sound nice. Please tell us about th...Oh, that does sound nice. Please tell us about the necklace. Do you have pics? Sheksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362467778293391112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-84359628371044213352013-01-29T19:04:27.611-05:002013-01-29T19:04:27.611-05:00Whitney that is so true that collarbones are our f...Whitney that is so true that collarbones are our friend. I think a v-neckline, as long as it's not too low, is the best silhouette. I often wear a scarf with a turtleneck to break up the bulk on top. I like the look of a scarf tied right on the neck and a bit to the side, worn with an open shirt but not over top a buttoned one. Reminds me of a child's cowboy costume.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-34995701876241999192013-01-29T18:18:22.762-05:002013-01-29T18:18:22.762-05:00I think being model-skinny helps.. all the layers ...I think being model-skinny helps.. all the layers add at least one size visually and the models still looks slim after this. I think for regular sized women the crazy layering can quickly make you look much bigger than you want to. That's been my experience anyway!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030204757399704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-46109401234216610592013-01-29T17:30:08.880-05:002013-01-29T17:30:08.880-05:00Ha Alexis! Speaking of pulling it off, it probably...Ha Alexis! Speaking of pulling it off, it probably takes 45 minutes to get undressed at night wearing that much clothing!Jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258192838454975333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80898221133976363362013-01-29T16:44:50.852-05:002013-01-29T16:44:50.852-05:00That sounds so pretty!!!That sounds so pretty!!!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67435726141436590932013-01-29T16:44:22.822-05:002013-01-29T16:44:22.822-05:00LOL @ the abominable snowman comment! Your comment...LOL @ the abominable snowman comment! Your comment is exactly how I feel: I am in awe of the style, but can't seem to wear that many layers without losing the ability to bend at the elbows. I don't know how they (and even fashion bloggers) pull it off!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32881420684646350612013-01-29T16:19:05.915-05:002013-01-29T16:19:05.915-05:00I'm very tempted to try Look #1 with a perfect...I'm very tempted to try Look #1 with a perfect shirt I own in modern red, and a gold chain necklace + my new beaded rose necklace. Maybe tomorrow?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62459857914177317722013-01-29T16:04:03.186-05:002013-01-29T16:04:03.186-05:00I'm not that busty and my shoulders are rather...I'm not that busty and my shoulders are rather slight and this look would be *terrible* on me too. It would destroy any shape in my upper body and make me look kind of lumpy.ChocolateandWoolenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887284189565635151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58103847182100617932013-01-29T16:02:49.446-05:002013-01-29T16:02:49.446-05:00I'd probably try the multiple necklaces too bu...I'd probably try the multiple necklaces too but I draw the line at the scarf. Reminds me of Fred from Scooby Doo.D*skahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231271723410897584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-69776377339938917112013-01-29T16:00:39.842-05:002013-01-29T16:00:39.842-05:00I am always in awe of the layering they pull off i...I am always in awe of the layering they pull off in the style guides. If I ever tried to wear a button down, a sweater, and a blazer over it, I'd look like the abominable snowman and I probably wouldn't be able to move my arms. <br /><br />I'm tempted to try the first look if I own a necklace that would work to pull it off.Jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258192838454975333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-13247391101652087592013-01-29T15:58:41.360-05:002013-01-29T15:58:41.360-05:00I am going to try the layered shirts look but I do...I am going to try the layered shirts look but I don't think that I need to size up. I have both the Perfech chambray polka dot and Indian voile popover in my normal size 2. The Indian voile is a very light shirt and I think that that is the key to layering these. It shouldn't affect the way the chambray wears too much.D*skahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231271723410897584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36617773434608190972013-01-29T15:55:20.910-05:002013-01-29T15:55:20.910-05:00My prep school classmates wore that look...circa 2...My prep school classmates wore that look...circa 2005. Complete with the pink and Kelly green.ChocolateandWoolenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887284189565635151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65504234932134697172013-01-29T15:34:17.697-05:002013-01-29T15:34:17.697-05:00That is exactly what I was wondering to make the d...That is exactly what I was wondering to make the double shirts work. Otherwise, I think it would like tight...Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30283005183161440712013-01-29T15:33:43.873-05:002013-01-29T15:33:43.873-05:00That is a good tip about the lengths! I will defin...That is a good tip about the lengths! I will definitely try that.Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86658378649938441672013-01-29T14:54:17.643-05:002013-01-29T14:54:17.643-05:00I've tried buttoning a shirt to the top (the P...I've tried buttoning a shirt to the top (the Perfect Shirt in Chambray Polka Dot) and it looked pretty good. I'm a bit busty and my shoulders aren't tiny and I think layering two button-downs /button-ups (I never knew that distinction) would give me too much bulk and make me feel trapped in my clothes lol. The pocket square looks cute in the picture but I know I'd feel like I was being choked, there is just no way I could wear that. The necklace/s look is the one I would try.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81426875535118073472013-01-29T14:49:40.614-05:002013-01-29T14:49:40.614-05:00That is a good tip, thanks! It probably looks bet...That is a good tip, thanks! It probably looks better when they are slightly different lengths, too.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62187739354161686352013-01-29T14:44:50.827-05:002013-01-29T14:44:50.827-05:00I think these tips are good for some body types bu...I think these tips are good for some body types but not all. Buttoning the collar all the way to the top is not a good look for busty women in my experience - I know because I've tried it. Too much visual bulk on top. Layering two shirts is possible if they are thin and tailored to a T, but the fit can be really tricky to get just right. When you're top-heavy, collarbones are your friend and I try to show mine whenever I can.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430359756472736482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7837274374072012372013-01-29T14:09:22.644-05:002013-01-29T14:09:22.644-05:00I think we're the same age. I remember multipl...I think we're the same age. I remember multiple collars <i>and</i> multiple necklaces.Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.com