Man repeller jeans, let’s keep it objective and call it an acquired taste. I saw a sales lady in these jeans and fell totally in love with the bow legs. They are MAC jeans, called Baggy…you don’t say haha.
My BVA friends all liked them and I questioned their honesty but they assured me it was the truth. To my utmost surprise, husband Ron also liked the trousers. The man is totally unpredictable.
Below: And yes the legs are properly arched LOL. I copied the look of the sales lady, knowing I had an old black blazer and trainers like hers in my wardrobe. The jumper is new.
Below: This is Peggy who took the photos. I visited her in a small town outside of The Hague, called Voorburg.
Of course I took head-to-toe shots of her as well.
Below: Without her wrap shawl.
Below: And with her wrap shawl.
You are about to see a lot of photos of my outfit as I cannot choose. Sorry. I will mix them up with photos of beautiful houses and such.
Below: First beautiful house.
Below: Obviously the church.
Below: With a statue in front of it.
Below: And me sitting next to a pair of clogs. A few minutes later a man came out the door and stepped into the clogs, so they weren’t there for decoration.
Below: Beautiful. My kind of house.
Below: We only went into one shop and I managed to buy something. This cream coat is really warm.
Below: And it has a hood. I wonder whether it is rain proof or just meant to keep your head warm.
Below: Because this outfit is black and black is not a good colour near my face, I added the green earrings, designed like coral. By Lara Design.
Below: We arrived at a house with a ‘wind-free zone’, so Peggy could take a couple of photos without me whining about my hair all the time.
Below: With the jacket nonchalantly thrown over my shoulder. The jumper (Alpha Studio) is a knit twined with ribbon. If you scroll back two photos to the close-up of the earrings, you can see the structure of the jumper better. Because of the ribbon I cannot wear any jewellery with it as there is always a pin or some such jewellery that snatches at the ribbon. I have a crochet hook of 0.3 mm with which I pull the snatches to the inside of the jumper. Ron got it for me and it has proven to be very useful.
Despite the snatch danger, I love the jumper. It is beautifully made, more on the unique side and it still goes with anything.
Below: The back of the jumper is differing (silky) material than the front and it is pleated. I love such a twist as it makes an item more interesting. Bought the jumper at LAB Women’s Clothing in Haarlem. The trainers too by the way.
Below: My Wandler bag. Somehow this chic bag goes with the baggy outfit. The trainers are Ama Brand.
Below: Peggy saw these shells with art on the inside in a shop next door.
Below: Ending this part of the post with a photo of two pretty white houses.
What happened in my life this week
I had developed a cold and had checked for Covid twice, only to test negative. A relief, but still, you don’t want to pass a cold on to anyone, so I asked Marita whether she still wanted to have coffee with me, the germ ball. She said yes and we had a lovely few hours at a coffee restaurant. Outside it was raining and raining. The waitress took our photo (below). We chose the wall with this text to be our background. (Link to original blog post wearing this outfit. The jumper is green if you are wondering.)
Marita looked very good in her ‘ton sur ton‘ outfit, pink with burgundy.
I didn’t dare go to mum on Sunday as I was afraid to infect her with my cold. Ron went alone and they had a chatty afternoon.
On Monday I had this gut feeling, I’d better take another Covid test and…BINGO, positive. Oh rats… have I given Marita Covid?? I immediately warned her, feeling very guilty, although I didn’t know at the time. Fortunately she is feeling fine.
So I am in lock-down again.
Had to postpone Monday’s hairdresser appointment to nearly two weeks later. I am glad that I have a lot of photos in stock to create blog posts. If I go outside, I will put a hood over my head. At least I have a cute coat with a hood.
So there is nothing to tell about the rest of the week as I was just indoors, reading, watching meaningless but funny cat videos and doing laundry. I did take one short walk outside. That’s it. Oh wait a minute, I did create three outfits from my wardrobe which is something I am proud of. I hate this exercise.
I bought a few records with iTunes which I hadn’t done for a long time. To my delight, I found that the new songs immediately appear on your iPhone after you buy them, even though you buy them through a Microsoft computer. No need for cable connection anymore. Gosh, that must have been a very, very long time ago that I did that. And messed it up so I lost a lot of songs.
Saturday the Covid test said negative. Hurray.
Greetje
I have a very similar pair of jeans (from Free People) I bought earlier this fall and I absolutely adore them. Having said that? I must admit they look better on you as you are tall and slender 🙂
That jumper is gorgeous. Love, love, love.
I don’t know about that Susie (being tall and slender to make this a good look). I have seen many shorter women wearing this style, just like oversized blazers and looking so cute. Then I try to copy it and I look like a man. Perhaps you see your perception in the mirror instead of your reflection?
I admit that the jumper is a gem.
So glad to hear you’re free of Covid now, Greetje! I’ve just had a horrid cold too but didn’t bother testing as I haven’t been out much.
As for the jeans, I honestly cannot decide if I like them or not, however I do think you look very cool in them! I love the jumper (such an unusual back) and the sneakers are fabulous!
Big hugs
Suzy xx
That is funny…you not being able to decide if you like the bow legged jeans or not. Usually it is either love or hate.
This is a style I really like, so I’m afraid you might see more like this.
My Covid week wasn’t horrid at all. Just a bit of a cold. Some people have all the luck, right?
For me, it’s a no on the jeans but I like your top, jacket, and athletic shoes. I am sorry you’ve been sick with Covid.
Thanks for your honesty Linda. I knew I couldn’t please everybody with these bow legs haha. Looking on the bright side of having had Covid…I built up a lot of resistance. And fortunately I didn’t get Long Covid (the worst).
The jeans are great! I have a similar pair of black trousers. A shorter slightly boxy sweater looks good with them too
It’s fun to experiment with different shapes…it keeps the look current.
Glad you are feeling better Greetje.
Thanks for the tip. I will have a look at my shorter, slightly boxy sweaters haha.
I like this look a lot. Wouldn’t mind some more outfits in this style.
Those are fun jeans, Greetje – you might remember my Pants Of Unusual Size that were dress trousers in a very similar shape. I got tired of them and gave them away, as that shape just didn’t work as well on me. They are not to my taste, but your outfit is very cool.
I have also just come down with Covid this weekend. I took a 6-day vacation…and of course I got sick! All the weekend plans canceled, sigh. It’s not that bad (one of those “first world problems”, right?) but still very inconvenient. I’ll likely have to take the rest of the week off work as well. Stay well, my friend!
Yes, sometimes outfits just don’t work. As I have long legs, I think I can get away with it. I love the look.
What a bloody shame that you came down with Covid. Such a fun wrecker. It took 7 days with me before I tested negative again. I hope you can claim the sick time? And that it doesn’t come out of your holiday days?
I love the jeans. I play with the proportions of my best assets but not with my worst, I stick to the ‘rules’ for that. I think they could also look good with a breton stipe. The reflective satin on the jacket lapel is also very flattering and gives some light to the face.
I am with you Tanya, about the proportions playing. And you are right about the breton stripe. I created an outfit with that too.
Unknowingly I used different structures like satin, wool, ribbon, jeans etc. which is a good way of adding interest to an solid colour outfit. I know this, but I never conscientiously use it. I find that difficult.
Nice touch re: the lime green of the earrings picking up the lime green on your sneakers. It subtly ties everything together.
I’m afraid I don’t have anything nice to write about the jeans.
The green earrings and the green in the sneakers, although slightly different, is no coincidence LOL.
I can totally understand you don’t like the jeans. They don’t exactly enhance my figure haha.
Love the jumper and tux-style jacket but not so enthused about the jeans, even though the quirky look suits your personality. I like Marita’s tonal look, the jumper really lights up her face. Those are 100% my colours too, along with purple. Some wonderful buildings in this week’s post (well, most weeks really!) so thank you for taking the time to shoot them.
My pleasure Liz. Showing photos of beautiful buildings makes the blog posts more interesting, so it’s a win/win situation.
I can understand you don’t like the jeans. They are certainly not everybody’s taste, haha.
I love the jeans with the black top. I have a pair in light denim that I wear with silver tennies and I have 20 years on you. They make me happy! Also it’s fun to see the painted shells. i have a friend named Shelly who collages them here in California. She calls them Shell’s shells. It’s fun to see like things done internationally. So glad your covid bout was light. There are so many new cases here.
Well, if you have 20 years on me, you are 89. I applaud you for still being so with modern times and keeping an interest in style. I tend to keep it up as well. The shells might have been imported, I don’t know. Love the name Shell’s shells. Clever.
Ah, you usually look so chic, as in the last photo in the blog. I don’t understand what you like about pants that make your long legs look short and heavy. But you do look like you are having fun with the style- you have that twinkle in your eyes…
This is a look you either hate or love. You hate it and I understand that. You are right, the trousers do make my legs short and heavy and I have nice, slim and long legs. I am squandering my wealth. But sometimes I don’t care about making my body look good, sometimes I just want a fun outfit. You got that right.
Fantastic outfit!
You either hate or love it. Clearly you love it. Thanks.
Sorry, but I have to say the those jeans are ugly!!! LOL. You do have different styling over there, which adds to the interest of your posts!!
Oh, I am glad somebody doesn’t like it and is honest enough to say so. When I bought the trousers I imagined most people would think it is hideous. To my big surprise, most people like it a lot. But it is such a distinct look, not everybody can like it. Impossible.
You looked very nice, although, my favorite part was your jacket! The tan handbag was quite nice. You could use a scarf with the ribbin blouse which could create interesting texture and color play.
I am so glad you tested negative for covid. Maybe your positive was a false reading.
I worked yesterday, the biggest sales day of the year when prices are extra low for Christmas shopping! A lot of people come out; it is said stores reach their yearly sales goal on this day.
I knew this look wouldn’t be your favourite haha. I think a scarf would not work with this outfit. Besides, I am terrible with scarves.
My positive test was correct, no false reading.
Glad you are enjoying your job again. Hope your foot isn’t playing up.
I like the jeans on you, but I’m wondering if the fabric is comfortable? It looks like it might be quite heavy and stiff. Comfort is very important to me.
Yes, the fabric is comfortable. The jeans are rather soft on the inside and there is some spanx in them. They are not heavy and/or stiff at all. The look is deceiving. This outfit is actually very comfortable. I am with you on comfort as I grow older.
Love the Jeans on you. You can carry that look off so well. I am going to look for something similar here in California (US). You are fortunate that your case of Covid was mild. I got the Vaccine a month ago and ended up in the hospital. It was like the Vaccine gave me the worst case of Covid!!! Better now, finally but it has been a month.
Gosh, that is a strong reaction to the vaccine. Maybe you were going down with Covid but didn’t notice any signs yet and got the vaccine on top of that. That might explain it perhaps? Or perhaps you got a mutated version as the bastards keep changing themselves? (I am no expert though.) Glad you are feeling better and didn’t get long Covid.
I LOVE those jeans, and have been eyeing a similar pair for some time now. They’re fun and funky!
Glad your Covid case was mild, and hope you get a negative test soon so you can be out and about.
That’s my opinion too, fun and funky. But I do get it when somebody doesn’t like them.
I tested negative this morning. Alas, it is still raining cats and dogs, so I am not out and about (very good for my bank account). But next week I will. And tomorrow I can visit mum again.
I am sorry to say that I am repelled by the man-repellers. I do wear wide-leg pants in warmer weather, but these man-repellers are just foreign to me. That being said, I do like the other outfits. I am more old-school.
There is room for everybody’s taste Linda. I know such jeans are an acquired taste. I used to own a pair of trousers with a dropped crotch. I can tell you that most people didn’t like those either. My friend Pat gave the best comment back then. She wrote: “Never get rid of these trousers. When you’re old they will be great to hide your nappies.” I killed myself laughing.
I love the jeans Greetje!!
I just knew you would. Quirky, different, modern. (Not like my new black booties haha.)
Great pair of jeans Greetje. Love this look! Black really suits you, also the colour of your face! X
Thanks lovely Eve-Line. Black really suits me hah? Isn’t that strange? When I did a colour test, the colours black and white were the worst for me near my face. Together with beige, camel and jeans colour. But perhaps it also depends on structure? No idea. But I agree with you on this outfit. It makes me look good. Very pleased with it.
Love all these pieces. Earrings are so interesting. I think Ron likes you in youthful outfits to match your personality. Haha, I don’t know either of you really so this is quite presumptuous.
You might not be that far off the truth with your assessment of Ron. Funny how you did that. He definitely does not like frumpy or office like. Only last night he told me “You’re wearing more and more blazers these days. I think they look a bit corporate”. I told him that blazers, when they are structured, are perfect for me. They gave me the shape that I want, hide bum and hips and as mine always have a collar and lapels, they look good at my long neck.
My hubs is also not a fan of certain blazers and will comment that it looks like I am going to work. I am retired too. It is usually only the grey ones though. Btw I am good at assessing people as I was a recruitment consultant for 25 plus years! This includes assessing written information. Glad to hear I still have my mojo 🙂
Your husband apparently wants you in colour. And no, you haven’t lost your mojo.
Years ago when I was still in my forties or early fifties, I sat in a pub and complimented the women next to me with her trouser suit (I was dressed in jeans, I bet). We talked a bit about clothes and our men and then she said: “If it was up to my husband I would still be walking around in a pencil skirt with…” And I finished her sentence with: “black stockings and stiletto heels”.
“Exactly” she said and we killed ourselves laughing.
🙂
I definitely like those jeans and I’ve got something similar myself! But now I’m looking for even wider shapes , am I a fashion victim perhaps? It is hard to get comfortable and big enough ones…But in London one feels a bit strange in narrow legs at present.
Strange, I just read a street style report from London where it said skinnies are back amongst the leggings…
That is good news as I haven’t completely given up on my skinnies. With a longer blazer or top they look fantastic on me. I do enjoy the wider jeans at the moment. They have advantages as well. The high rise is difficult for me as I have a short upper body.
(I will email your comment to Amanda, in case she doesn’t return to read the comments.)
No I don’t think you are a fashion victim. Not as long as you keep in mind what suits your body and what you like. I would call it go with the flow. For years I have been wearing skinny jeans and I thought (and still think) I looked bloody good in them. But nowadays the jeans are so much wider, it felt a bit outdated and I tried my hand at the wider ones. Funny thing is that I can take an outfit styling with skinny jeans and a blazer, swap the skinnies for a wide pair and it still looks good. Very different, but good. Not all the time of course. The high waist is the biggest ‘problem’ for me to style.
ik hou er van,lekker stoer en speels met een chique touch. Leuk dat je er een dinerjacket op draagt ipv een langer klassiek kolbert.
Dank je wel. Ieder getailleerd jasje zou goed zijn, denk ik. Maar deze hangt al een paar jaar in mijn kast.