I see what you mean with ‘giving you a sense of the body underneath the jacket’. Bodycon silhouettes are indeed not the only way to show off a body, gaps and slightly exaggerated proportions are also a great way, slightly more subtle, but completely cool.
Agreed – I love the first shot especially when the woman is dressed in black entirely. She looks so chic and elegant! I also love the proportions of the
The lady with the long brunette locks looks a bit like Kate Middleton…if she were to wear stilettos as racy as this…I do like jackets this season. The swing jackets complement the narrow skinny jeans that are all the rage.
1) Fashion is about taking risks. I love a wide jacket over a slim skirt/pants (or the reverse – snug fitting top over swishy skirt/pants), but the problem here is the skirt with the shoe booties. It reveals exactly the widest part of her calves, making her legs look big – when she’s clearly a fit woman. Either a tall boot or regular shoe would be better here. Each piece she’s wearing, though, is DIVINE.
2) I love this jacket, the unusual seaming in the side, its movement, over a sexy, edgy skirt and simply pumps. Classic.
Both silhouettes are wonderfully sophisticated and ladylike. I especially love the second one, which is balanced between the full cut jacket and close fitting skirt.
I find that having a jacket that swings away from the legs/hips is a great way to show off a body shape, while at the same time maintaining some mystery…
Both of these looks leave you curious about what exactly is going on under the coat –
I love it when you comment on a photo, letting us know why you took it, what caught your eye.
I find a reason to love each photo almost every time but i want to know your reasons too. Plus i like the way you write.
Much prefer the second silouette, which is classic french chic and very grown up. Everything is in perfect proportion.
In my humble opinion, the first silouette is too much little-girl- dressing-up. Which looks odd coupled with those v. odd looking (but v. trendy) bootees.
The explanation helped me understand what I see. I’m surprised the high heels didn’t throw the posture of her back. Fascinating bead wraps but the guy in the background with matching hat band and tie is extraordinary. You sure you didn’t cheat?
Love it, especially the first one. These days I think ‘simple’ outfits with one or two interesting details are way more captivating than mixes of ‘everything’. But that’s just my style :) x
Other than the boot chopping the silhouette of her leg the first look is perfection which is realy hard to live by … on the other hand second look is a simple elegance – flawless , I do love your coments on the pictures , i get to understand the artists point of view.
Both photos capture the essence of tailoring and silhouettes! Lovely shots, I am particularly drawn to the first image! Do you have a preference Scott?
Zoe http://www.zoealexanderuk.com
The shoes on that woman in the top photo may look chic while she’s standing still, but I bet when she attempts to walk in those things she looks ridiculous. Maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s sexier to see somebody moving about with ease, than hobbling around in awkward, painful steps like some strange marionette.
As I read in an interview with the wonderful Veruschka awhile back:
“In the Sixties, fashion was about liberation. It was about setting women free; it wasn’t about being unable to walk.”
I agree. I love the way the jackets swing away from and the underlayers shape the body . The shorter the jacket the sexier the look! Flattering and feminine. Creating a very vintage, classic silhouette. Beautiful!
I quite enjoy both looks, although I like the second one better, as it is more utilitarian-chic. The second lady could walk a few miles in that outfit. You could substitute the close skirt for linen long shorts or cropped pants to get a similar effect.
Gian Luca M
November 2, 2012 at 8:44 am
Greats shots!!!!
GianLuca M
http://gianlucamarinoblog.com/
Mr Essentialist
November 2, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Agreed! Love the profile of the first skyscraper heel!
http://www.MrEssentialist.com
Nina
November 3, 2012 at 11:30 am
Love it!!
http://www.retrobeans.com
Elisa
November 2, 2012 at 8:46 am
I see what you mean with ‘giving you a sense of the body underneath the jacket’. Bodycon silhouettes are indeed not the only way to show off a body, gaps and slightly exaggerated proportions are also a great way, slightly more subtle, but completely cool.
Elisa – Wandering Minds
blog.ourwanderingminds.com
SM
November 2, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Agreed – I love the first shot especially when the woman is dressed in black entirely. She looks so chic and elegant! I also love the proportions of the
Susie
November 2, 2012 at 8:51 am
Gorgeous – I love this particular type of cool-weather silhouette.
Sea and Swank
Marián
November 2, 2012 at 8:55 am
Beautiful looks!!
http://marianjusue.blogspot.com
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni
November 2, 2012 at 8:59 am
Love both photos!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.gr/
Lee
November 2, 2012 at 8:59 am
In the first photo the jacket swings away because her body is canted forward due to the heels. The Milan shot is, to my mind, much chicer.
An Maliq
November 2, 2012 at 8:59 am
The first pic is absolutely fabulous! Love the silhouette and elegance of the look
Margherita
November 2, 2012 at 11:12 am
Yes, the first picture is beyond perfection!
http://www.theironyou.com
Gentlemeter
November 2, 2012 at 8:59 am
Exactly the opposite of why most men are wearing blazers: to hide their body shape.
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Serdane
November 2, 2012 at 9:06 am
Very chic indeed !
http://www.younglington.wordpress.com
andreea
November 2, 2012 at 9:08 am
i love the second pic :)
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fashionisserious
November 2, 2012 at 9:10 am
The first look seems so castigate, despite the shoes; the second is so interesting, despite the shoes.
Simbarashe
November 2, 2012 at 9:16 am
I love the top silhouette. And I don’t say this often on your blog or anywhere else, but that is the perfect outfit.
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Aga's suitcase
November 2, 2012 at 9:16 am
I absolutely love the first look! Amazing!
Kisses
Aga
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MB@YarnUiPhoneApp2.6
November 2, 2012 at 9:21 am
The lady with the long brunette locks looks a bit like Kate Middleton…if she were to wear stilettos as racy as this…I do like jackets this season. The swing jackets complement the narrow skinny jeans that are all the rage.
Trendy
November 2, 2012 at 9:33 am
Wow, the woman in the upper photo looks amazing. Love the heels.
kitchen afternoon
November 2, 2012 at 9:33 am
Both the ensemble and the car have great silhouette, what a glamorous vibe!
Evgenia
November 2, 2012 at 9:35 am
Cool! So elegant. I love the black color.
http://streetfashionmore.blogspot.com/
Nomadic D
November 2, 2012 at 9:40 am
Agreed! Perfect juxtaposition of silhouettes and proportions, totally playful and elegant at the same time. Gorgeous!
http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com
Bohemian Style
November 2, 2012 at 9:47 am
The short hair looks so fresh and chic.
theBohmerian.com
Rachelle
November 2, 2012 at 9:55 am
these ladies are so sharp.
xo
Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
giulia
November 2, 2012 at 9:55 am
love the second look!
thanks for inspiring us!
xx
http://onemoreaddictioninmyworld.blogspot.it
The Fancy Teacup
November 2, 2012 at 10:02 am
Such a beautiful capture of her figure!
http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
LIZPR
November 2, 2012 at 10:05 am
1) Fashion is about taking risks. I love a wide jacket over a slim skirt/pants (or the reverse – snug fitting top over swishy skirt/pants), but the problem here is the skirt with the shoe booties. It reveals exactly the widest part of her calves, making her legs look big – when she’s clearly a fit woman. Either a tall boot or regular shoe would be better here. Each piece she’s wearing, though, is DIVINE.
2) I love this jacket, the unusual seaming in the side, its movement, over a sexy, edgy skirt and simply pumps. Classic.
http://www.lizpr.com
Lelli Family
November 2, 2012 at 10:21 am
I absolutely love woman in first pic her outfit her shoes her figure
Daddy Lele from Lelli, italian fashion family
Dip It Black
November 2, 2012 at 10:37 am
Wow! That first picture is gorgeous!
Love that light!
X
http://dipitblack.com
Laura
November 2, 2012 at 10:38 am
Gorgeous photos! I really love the first one, the way she is standing with those very high heels!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
Lauren@Styleseer
November 2, 2012 at 10:44 am
Both silhouettes are wonderfully sophisticated and ladylike. I especially love the second one, which is balanced between the full cut jacket and close fitting skirt.
http://styleseer.blogspot.com
Gabrielle
November 2, 2012 at 10:52 am
I love when “the silhouette” is the first thing of a outfit you notice, the minimalism I love!
Elena
November 2, 2012 at 10:54 am
The lady on the first photo is so beautiful and elegant , love every piece of her outfit!!!
Xo
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/
Ururu Kaigo
November 2, 2012 at 11:00 am
I love both of these photos!
perfect shape and beautiful shoes!
http://team-foodies.blogspot.jp/
Daisy Nguyen
November 2, 2012 at 11:08 am
LOVE these silhouettes. So simple, so chic, and simply STUNNING!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
http://psbananas.com
Liz
November 2, 2012 at 11:20 am
love both looks but I really like the first one!
http://lavieenliz.com
monkeyshines
November 2, 2012 at 11:24 am
simply wonderful!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Devon
November 2, 2012 at 11:34 am
I find that having a jacket that swings away from the legs/hips is a great way to show off a body shape, while at the same time maintaining some mystery…
Both of these looks leave you curious about what exactly is going on under the coat –
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Kimberly
November 2, 2012 at 11:36 am
Love a swing jacket. Saved my moms from when she was young and wore it until I was too big for it. Now my daughter gets to wear it!
Christofora
November 2, 2012 at 11:38 am
I love it when you comment on a photo, letting us know why you took it, what caught your eye.
I find a reason to love each photo almost every time but i want to know your reasons too. Plus i like the way you write.
M.
November 2, 2012 at 11:50 am
Much prefer the second silouette, which is classic french chic and very grown up. Everything is in perfect proportion.
In my humble opinion, the first silouette is too much little-girl- dressing-up. Which looks odd coupled with those v. odd looking (but v. trendy) bootees.
Kate
November 2, 2012 at 11:58 am
Beyond gorgeous. I love the outfit in the top image so much!
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
susan edwards
November 2, 2012 at 12:17 pm
The first photo reminds me of a Jack Vettriano painting.
Moody with a suggestion of a story.
Sialsiquiero
November 2, 2012 at 12:33 pm
We love the first one!!
http://sialsiquiero.wordpress.com/
Anthony
November 2, 2012 at 12:44 pm
The explanation helped me understand what I see. I’m surprised the high heels didn’t throw the posture of her back. Fascinating bead wraps but the guy in the background with matching hat band and tie is extraordinary. You sure you didn’t cheat?
Martina
November 2, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Love it, especially the first one. These days I think ‘simple’ outfits with one or two interesting details are way more captivating than mixes of ‘everything’. But that’s just my style :) x
Madrid Street Style
November 2, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Wow the first girl is dressed like a nun, closed up to the top but with those killer heels she looks pretty sexy again.
Sevan
November 2, 2012 at 1:26 pm
The second picture is so classy, I would wear the whole outfit in a second. Very much my style.
KB
November 2, 2012 at 1:48 pm
In photo #2 I absolutely love the simple elegance of her shoes.
Stella Kashmoney
November 2, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Liking her killer heels.
Jennifer
November 2, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Shoe love!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
EVA
November 2, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Amazing photos and love your story behind it!
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Tracey
November 2, 2012 at 2:59 pm
The very unflattering booties in the first photo kill an otherwise beautiful outfit.
The lady in the second shot is perfection.
jo
November 2, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I like the shoes in the second photo. Anybody knows who made them? I think the pumps in the first pic are too big for the delicate silhouette.
YOUR MIRROR
November 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm
BEAUTIFUL!
http://www.your-mirror.com/
Becca
November 2, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Those shoes in the second photo!!
S.Benedit
November 2, 2012 at 4:17 pm
OMGsh, the shoes that girl is wearing on the top picture are to die for!! Awesome images, as usual.
Ingvild S.
November 2, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I love this silhouette! Fantastic photos (as always)!
Style begins at forty
November 2, 2012 at 5:33 pm
The second outfit is amazing!
http://stylebeginsatforty.blogspot.it/
I Feel Golden
November 2, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Love the first outfit, amazing shoes! Great pictures indeed!
une chatte grise
November 2, 2012 at 9:06 pm
The first woman’s black-and-white ensemble has her looking like a super-hip and very aerodynamic nun. In a good way. I’m impressed!
Bey
November 2, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Amen to the swing jacket!
Te-uta
November 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Other than the boot chopping the silhouette of her leg the first look is perfection which is realy hard to live by … on the other hand second look is a simple elegance – flawless , I do love your coments on the pictures , i get to understand the artists point of view.
lialia
November 3, 2012 at 4:40 am
i absolutely love colors of the second silhouette, very elegant!
nini
November 3, 2012 at 6:08 am
Indeed beautiful shots! that one cannot pass through ‘em.
nini
Zoe Alexander
November 3, 2012 at 7:53 am
Both photos capture the essence of tailoring and silhouettes! Lovely shots, I am particularly drawn to the first image! Do you have a preference Scott?
Zoe
http://www.zoealexanderuk.com
Emily
November 3, 2012 at 8:43 am
The shoes on that woman in the top photo may look chic while she’s standing still, but I bet when she attempts to walk in those things she looks ridiculous. Maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s sexier to see somebody moving about with ease, than hobbling around in awkward, painful steps like some strange marionette.
As I read in an interview with the wonderful Veruschka awhile back:
“In the Sixties, fashion was about liberation. It was about setting women free; it wasn’t about being unable to walk.”
Amen, sister.
Denisa
November 3, 2012 at 1:22 pm
They look amazing. Paris and Milan have always amazing style.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Highland Fashionista
November 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Yep, thats pretty fabulous. Love. It.
Laura K
November 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Poetry in a silouette.. I really love the first picture. Full of inspiration
Caroline
November 3, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Wow what a lovely way to look at it! I completely agree.
girlinthtyellowdress.com
Adele
November 3, 2012 at 7:54 pm
The women of the first pic has a glamour and i like her silhouette! http://paintingthefashion.blogspot.it
Congratulation for yor blog…is fantastic!
CBC
November 3, 2012 at 7:57 pm
i can see why she #1 caught your eye….lovely
Twstd
November 4, 2012 at 7:49 am
At first glance I was convinced Kate Middleton was shot#1.
Meriel BG
November 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I adore jackets that sit over skirts like this.
This has to be the ultimate vintage inspiration: http://pinterest.com/pin/165929567492416815/
@ReeceJaye
November 4, 2012 at 4:59 pm
something about the people u choose to shoot, shots are so amazing man
Steffi
November 5, 2012 at 1:04 am
wow this is real beauty and pure inspiration!
stylewaffle
November 5, 2012 at 6:51 am
I agree. I love the way the jackets swing away from and the underlayers shape the body . The shorter the jacket the sexier the look! Flattering and feminine. Creating a very vintage, classic silhouette. Beautiful!
tallulah
November 5, 2012 at 11:06 am
First photo – Kate Middleton finds her style!
Sleet
November 5, 2012 at 4:39 pm
amazing hair…
Andrea Danani Ph
November 5, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Fantastic pictures!!
Zipmeup
November 5, 2012 at 9:02 pm
gorgeous look
Droody
November 6, 2012 at 5:55 pm
It’s Rue de Rivoli ;) Beautiful photos though.
bebel Niemeyer
November 7, 2012 at 10:20 am
The girls are great, just love the fresh style… even if they are not, Paris is contagious…
Helen
November 8, 2012 at 10:31 am
I quite enjoy both looks, although I like the second one better, as it is more utilitarian-chic. The second lady could walk a few miles in that outfit. You could substitute the close skirt for linen long shorts or cropped pants to get a similar effect.
Blogandthecities
November 8, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Love the first picture: curvy femininity!
http://www.blogandthecities.wordpress.com
Kim
November 9, 2012 at 3:14 am
Everyone here loves the shoes in the 2nd photo. My question is, does anyone know who they’re from? Which designer? I’m dying to know.
Beth
November 12, 2012 at 6:32 pm
How do you get your bike to Paris?
eleonora
November 20, 2012 at 10:37 pm
in the first pic: is Tallulah Harlech?
Maybe not…
She’s very chic!