Red short jacket and black & white skirt

As I have said before, there are quite a few clothes by Pauw in my wardrobe. This jacket is ancient, at least 10 years old. I still like it and it is versatile as it can be worn in two ways. Combined with this skirt (also Pauw) it gets a bit ladylike. Nothing wrong with that as I do have the age to be ladylike, but you have to feel like a lady in the morning otherwise you will choose another outfit.

The skirt was a bit too short and it was rather tight around my waist. One of my seamstresses (I have two of them, LOL) altered it. I am not sure yet whether it “sits” as perfectly as it used to, but now it is long enough and not too tight anymore.

 

 

Below with the jacket buttoned up another way.
In the above photo you can see the folds accross quite clearly. It it stitched that way.
It is a wrap skirt and I am deliberately showing you where the side is, as normally the border pattern continues unnoticed front to back.
Greetje
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54 responses to “Red short jacket and black & white skirt”

  1. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Dear Greetje, I am a little bit late with my command on this combination, but I think it is great, I really love the jacket but also the straight skirt and the colour of it with the stripes. What about wearing this red jacket with the flower skirtyou showed in your last post?greeting Helena.

    Reply
  2. Esther Ong Avatar
    Esther Ong

    Great photos! Nicely done! 🙂Fashion for Beauty

    Reply
  3. Lady of Style Avatar
    Lady of Style

    Very elegant, Greetje! I love the short jacket, especially the unbuttoned version. I am sure it also looks great with jeans or black trousers.Have a good week,AnnetteLady of Style

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      And you enjoy your trip to Italy (envy you).

      Reply
  4. katty Avatar
    katty

    I am mesmerized by that jacket! I am a sucker for morphing clothes,and I had never seen a jacket that morphed from ladylike to kind of egdy like that. Awesome!

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      That is a lot of praize for a jacket. Thank you. Indeed, this brand has terrific jackets and they last forever. However, they are expensive. And another draw-back is the fact that their style is so recognizable. It somehow “degrades” my individuality. As if I am wearing an uniform.

      Reply
  5. RedTagChicLosAngeles Avatar
    RedTagChicLosAngeles

    Now that’s a jacket that is fearless Greetje….totally awesome because it converts a look!!!Rebeccawww.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thanks Rebecca. Makes it versatile.

      Reply
  6. silvergirl Avatar
    silvergirl

    that skirt is adorablei love the details and it fits you like a dreamhope your weekend has been a good onebrett

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thank you Brett, hope you are having nice(r) times as well.

      Reply
  7. Sacramento Amate Avatar
    Sacramento Amate

    I love you in skirts, you know how I feel about skirts; althoug I must admit that you look great in trousers too. The short jacket is so perfect. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thank you Sacramento. I feel comfortable in trousers, skirts and dresses. Just depends on my mood and the occasion.

      Reply
  8. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    The jacket is more for winter, autumn. It is a bit too warm for the skirt which is spring/summer. Well you stick to your love for Pauw… LOL

    Reply
  9. sylvia @ 40PlusStyle Avatar
    sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

    I love the jacket. But I’m not crazy about the skirt. The fold in the front does bother me a bit, but of course I’m not seeing it in real life or the whole thing, so I’m sure that Marianne is a lot better judge than me….

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      You have seen the skirt before. I thought it was too short and had it altered. Perhaps the fold is now more noticable. I will compare those photos and see.

      Reply
  10. Nanne Avatar
    Nanne

    I love the skirt! The jacket looks nice unbuttoned, so all in all a nice and classic outfit. I think the skirt would look really cool with some tall black boots and a more casual top, too:)

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I could actually make 6 outfits with this skirt. Because it does not sit so well anymore, I have put is aside, but I will try again. As indeed it is a nice skirt.

      Reply
  11. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    I must say Pauw isn’t a shop where you can buy cheap clothes, must you can wear them for many year and they never go out of fashion . It is classic and very feminine. I think the skirt fits very well I noticed that it doesn’t have only a fold accross but there are some pleats as well. I like the jacket because you can wear it 2 ways. But I think you can wear it with jeans as well. Looking good dear.

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    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      You are so nice to me. Don’t forget to always be honest. You will, won’t you?

      Reply
  12. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I really like this outfit, I like the combination of gray and red, and I really like the skirt. It has a beautiful pattern, your seamstress did a good job, and you is perfect, you are chic and elegant with it. I like these folds, give it an air very nice. The jacket is beautiful. When you buttoned is great, and are very attractive. Nice look.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Josep-Maria, I am overwhelmed by so many compliments. Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Tanguera/Anja Avatar
    Tanguera/Anja

    A nice classical look, Greetje. I prefer the unbuttoned version. On the quantity of blogging, my advice would be: stick to once a week till you have at least 25 posts prepared in advance, then you can go to twice a week.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      With so many post prepared I lose the momentum. That would mean three months ahead with posting twice a week. I think part of the charm of a blog is the fact it is actual.

      Reply
  14. trinagrandinetti Avatar
    trinagrandinetti

    O’ seriously, you have the figure to die for. I just think we need to become neighbors, just think of all the fun shopping trips we could have. As for blogging twice a week, we would all love to see you more often, but I totally understand where you’re coming from with the time issues.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Haha, never judge by appearance. I am always presenting a picture that only shows the best points. I am no fool.

      Reply
  15. trinagrandinetti Avatar
    trinagrandinetti

    Can I please borrow that jacket, or just take it off your shoulders? That jacket is awesome, I love the two different ways you can wear it and they both are so fun. Come to think of it, I’ll take the skirt too, wow, you look great today. Have you worn this jacket with jeans? Just wondering what it likes like paired with them. good to see you again, my friend. How’s your week been?

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am thinking of blogging twice a week instead of once. I feel deprived. Am I hooked? Once a week is so little. But it does give to time to do other things. Stuggling with this.And no I do not pair this jacket with jeans. My hips and bum are not pretty enough to emphasize. You, on the other hand, could work this jacket with jeans very well. It is a size 40 North European = 16 UK. Want to borrow it for a while?

      Reply
  16. No fear of fashion Avatar
    No fear of fashion

    The jacket is more for winter, autumn. It is a bit too warm for the skirt which is spring/summer. Well you stick to your love for Pauw… LOL

    Reply
  17. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Dear Greetje, I am a little bit late with my command on this combination, but I think it is great, I really love the jacket but also the straight skirt and the colour of it with the stripes. What about wearing this red jacket with the flower skirtyou showed in your last post?greeting Helena.

    Reply
  18. Esther Ong Avatar
    Esther Ong

    Great photos! Nicely done! 🙂

    Fashion for Beauty

    Reply
  19. Lady of Style Avatar
    Lady of Style

    Very elegant, Greetje! I love the short jacket, especially the unbuttoned version. I am sure it also looks great with jeans or black trousers.

    Have a good week,
    Annette
    Lady of Style

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      And you enjoy your trip to Italy (envy you).

      Reply
  20. silvergirl Avatar
    silvergirl

    that skirt is adorable
    i love the details and it fits you like a dream
    hope your weekend has been a good one
    brett

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thank you Brett, hope you are having nice(r) times as well.

      Reply
  21. Sacramento Amate Avatar
    Sacramento Amate

    I love you in skirts, you know how I feel about skirts; althoug I must admit that you look great in trousers too. The short jacket is so perfect.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thank you Sacramento. I feel comfortable in trousers, skirts and dresses. Just depends on my mood and the occasion.

      Reply
  22. sylvia @ 40PlusStyle Avatar
    sylvia @ 40PlusStyle

    I love the jacket. But I’m not crazy about the skirt. The fold in the front does bother me a bit, but of course I’m not seeing it in real life or the whole thing, so I’m sure that Marianne is a lot better judge than me….

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      You have seen the skirt before. I thought it was too short and had it altered. Perhaps the fold is now more noticable. I will compare those photos and see.

      Reply
  23. katty Avatar
    katty

    I am mesmerized by that jacket! I am a sucker for morphing clothes,and I had never seen a jacket that morphed from ladylike to kind of egdy like that. Awesome!

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      That is a lot of praize for a jacket. Thank you. Indeed, this brand has terrific jackets and they last forever. However, they are expensive. And another draw-back is the fact that their style is so recognizable. It somehow “degrades” my individuality. As if I am wearing an uniform.

      Reply
  24. RedTagChicLosAngeles Avatar
    RedTagChicLosAngeles

    Now that’s a jacket that is fearless Greetje….totally awesome because it converts a look!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Thanks Rebecca. Makes it versatile.

      Reply
  25. Tanguera/Anja Avatar
    Tanguera/Anja

    A nice classical look, Greetje. I prefer the unbuttoned version. On the quantity of blogging, my advice would be: stick to once a week till you have at least 25 posts prepared in advance, then you can go to twice a week.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      With so many post prepared I lose the momentum. That would mean three months ahead with posting twice a week. I think part of the charm of a blog is the fact it is actual.

      Reply
  26. trinagrandinetti Avatar
    trinagrandinetti

    O’ seriously, you have the figure to die for. I just think we need to become neighbors, just think of all the fun shopping trips we could have. As for blogging twice a week, we would all love to see you more often, but I totally understand where you’re coming from with the time issues.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Haha, never judge by appearance. I am always presenting a picture that only shows the best points. I am no fool.

      Reply
  27. trinagrandinetti Avatar
    trinagrandinetti

    Can I please borrow that jacket, or just take it off your shoulders? That jacket is awesome, I love the two different ways you can wear it and they both are so fun. Come to think of it, I’ll take the skirt too, wow, you look great today. Have you worn this jacket with jeans? Just wondering what it likes like paired with them. good to see you again, my friend. How’s your week been?

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I am thinking of blogging twice a week instead of once. I feel deprived. Am I hooked? Once a week is so little. But it does give to time to do other things. Stuggling with this.
      And no I do not pair this jacket with jeans. My hips and bum are not pretty enough to emphasize. You, on the other hand, could work this jacket with jeans very well. It is a size 40 North European = 16 UK. Want to borrow it for a while?

      Reply
  28. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    I must say Pauw isn’t a shop where you can buy cheap clothes, must you can wear them for many year and they never go out of fashion . It is classic and very feminine. I think the skirt fits very well I noticed that it doesn’t have only a fold accross but there are some pleats as well. I like the jacket because you can wear it 2 ways. But I think you can wear it with jeans as well. Looking good dear.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      You are so nice to me. Don’t forget to always be honest. You will, won’t you?

      Reply
  29. Nanne Avatar
    Nanne

    I love the skirt! The jacket looks nice unbuttoned, so all in all a nice and classic outfit. I think the skirt would look really cool with some tall black boots and a more casual top, too:)

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      I could actually make 6 outfits with this skirt. Because it does not sit so well anymore, I have put is aside, but I will try again. As indeed it is a nice skirt.

      Reply
  30. josep-maria badia Avatar
    josep-maria badia

    I really like this outfit, I like the combination of gray and red, and I really like the skirt. It has a beautiful pattern, your seamstress did a good job, and you is perfect, you are chic and elegant with it. I like these folds, give it an air very nice. The jacket is beautiful. When you buttoned is great, and are very attractive. Nice look.

    Reply
    1. No fear of fashion Avatar
      No fear of fashion

      Josep-Maria, I am overwhelmed by so many compliments. Thank you.

      Reply

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