Very chic with a vintage vibe
Amazing

xx Ale

Probably IS a man's jacket. Rather ill-fitting to be frank. However, refreshingly different. And yes "effortless".

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Love the elbow patches as well. Bring back the quirky teacher look!

so true

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¿Charming! ¡¡Nooo!!

Meh, not so much. The whole look seems more effortless/sloppy than effortless/chic. I'd prefer a smaller tighter jacket or top with the skirt or a tailored trouser or jean with the shirt and jacket. And a hairbrush with both!

For me it´s working because of the sandals…

Great pic, I really love this look for fall! The brown is refreshing & the elbow patches definitely make the outfit.

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What you are describing Petey is a totally different look. You're comparing apples to oranges.

Agree about the elbow patches,

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Petey, you took the words out of my mouth. Or my keyboard…….

too much brown…

i like her style! and I love Milan :)

I didn't like this one

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What an autumn colour!

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Yes you are right, the patches makes the whole outfit which i think would be a bit dull without them.

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So. Beautiful. iloveitttttt.

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something medieval about the look.
perhaps the siena/burnt umber wash of the skirt and the sandals…especially against the old stone walkway.

it's the contrast of centuries that makes this photo.

top half is throughly modern, especially texting.

bottom half is centuries old.

this look takes me to the woods.

really dig it and the browns!

elbow patches and all!

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charming, classic, clean ,and classy.
4Cs for her,:)
love her style and the tone of her clothes.

She looks great! I love the long skirt. I must have one!

I'm more of a fan of the jacket than the skirt.

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Love her eye.

This monochromatic ensemble is sculptural, yet every fold a song to movement.

I'm normally not a fan of monochromatic brown but this is nice. Def a casual and comfy day for her!

It draws such attention to her lovely skin. Never thought brown on brown could be anything but boring yet she looks's autumnal & classic!

Classy, but too much browns..

Love the jacket, not crazy about the skirt.

As I type, I'm doing a little happy dance about the return of neo-monastic (does that make it neo-neo-monastic?), urchin, and grunge-rooted looks. Especially when approached through steampunk and/or alt-culture (tribal, burlesque, even genuine hipster) aesthetics, those styles tend to generate truly beautiful, flattering, expressive ensembles.

It's difficult to put together outfits that do comparable justice to the era they aspire from, and also aesthetically express a modern complexion as well. I'm of the opinion that it takes a very sharp and refined sense of personal style to do what she's done. No jeans, fitted jacket or whathaveyou required for 'effortless' looks like this. I'm with you on the elbow patches.

I think it's a gorgeous and effortless look. Would'nt be my kind of taste, but looks grea for her!

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Ever been to Eugene, Oregon? You could easily spend a month on the locals here. :)

Wow, this is so charming. & timeless, but still so now (the camel & denim). Lovely.

Love the elbow patches, but it´s too much brown…

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absolutely in love with this! and yes the eelbow patches make it =)

I like it. What I find interesting is that this is seen in Milan. It's SO American! Are we starting to be emulated???
:-)
cheers

I don't mean to be critical, but, when are sandals appropriate w/such heavy clothes? Especially in a city where it is so easy to find hand-crafted boots in any and all styles. When is a skirt that is dirty on the hemline and in need of a hot iron attractive? Why detract from the beauty of a nicely tailored jacket with an untucked shirt-tail?
She does have a lovely profile and fine hands – and she carries her purse appropriately for Milan – in front.

OUPS!!!?????????!!!!!

Even the professors in Milan are hot!

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My first reaction was "no, don't like it, looks slobby" but read a few of the comments… now my reaction is "great personal style". Personal Style being key here. I love the look from the waist up, but for my own body, I would never be able to pull off the floor length skirt. Jacket and colour is TDF. Great pic.

Scott – I travel vicariously through your pictures. I don't know what is Milan from Rio to Sydney but I can imagine through the vivid portraits your photographs afford. In this picture I love the stone plaza and the spacing of the people in the background. They almost look placed like they've been staged ot choreographed somehow? The stark black of the arched window on the building in the back captured my eye as well. I like the fact that she seems to be more about where she is going, has been or what she needs to do than what she has on. I think many would kill for her posture given the fact that although immersed in attention to her phone she is not slouching.

beautiful!!

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Well, I've always liked brown being an earthy type but it can look dowdy–this does not, as the fawn elbow patches and blue shirt add a zest of colour–then again I have been known to wear all brown in different hues and love how it makes me feel in autumn/winter. I also love it for summer with a splash of white.

Rather dandy/peasant in this photo and I love it!

love the patched sleeve design, very fashionable

the jacket is awesome and it must look great from the front with the shirt, but i don't think this is the best skirt-shape that she could be wearing….

I don't like so much brown colour, but yes, the elbow patches make the difference in the look

I love this, but I keep thinking how cute it would be if the skirt were just below the knee, with the sandals. I'm not a fan of the very long skirt for day. It swallows up most figures.

maximum comfort and utility. such a soft fabric for the jacket, loose cotton skirt and shirt, coverage as light as air, breeze on the toes. this would be a great outfit for hoboing – just roll up the jacket for a pillow. love it!

I agree about the Mayor of Casterbridge vibe going on! Bring it back!

YES! elbow patches are a YES!
i'll bet that outfit is soo comfortable. the look of her skirt gives me the sudden urge to reach into my computer, to be given the satisfaction of caressing the fabric. looks so soft and billowy-worthy.

I cannot stop looking at this–the colors, the proportions, it is so perfectly wonderful.

I'm coming to really love this rich shade of brown; I seem to be buying a lot of it lately, and it looks so great with tart greens, fuchsia, and all shades of teal, turquoise and blue.

Echoing the boho/prep mix comments — I can see how some might consider this to be sloppy, but with that simple, flowing skirt the untucked (thin denim/linen?) shirt seems just right to me. The jacket bumps up the style quotient of both pieces without getting too fussy, as I think a more tailored skirt and shirt/blouse would have done. The elbow patches are professorial, thus smart, and smart is sexy (at least in my book :)

Even the sandals are working for me because the rest of her is so covered up. Very subtly she's highlighting one of the body's most delightful erogenous zones, with nary a hammer toe-producing platform stiletto in sight. Brava!

It's always interesting to see how people negotiate the transition between seasons. She's got a very practical, understated look that nonetheless manages to stand out from everyone else (in the usual black) in the background. If that's not a successful expression of personal style, what is?

The blue shirt looks sloppy hanging in the back. I love the sandals, because they are unexpected. Most people would have chosen boots with this cool weather outfit.

you are sooo right,about the elbow

What a great jacket, but the kirt is definitely too long and oldfashioned…

Am I really the only one in this world (again) that doesn't like elbow Patches? I like the clean look without any patches on any clothing piece…

Not fond of the long skirt. It's makes the outfit granny chic to me.

She looks adorable.

lovely!!!