Happy Midweek Glam Girls! I am sharing an outfit that you may have seen on Instagram. I am wearing a boxy suit in a muted tweed and a newsboy cap in plaid. Working it in menswear!
The blurry look was unintentional, but I do not mind it. There are some shots where the resolution is better, I did use a professional, that day, but sometimes stuff happens. Maybe for the best!
This Michael Kors suit, ( not Michael by Michael Kors) was purchased in pristine condition last winter on a cold and snowy day. No one was shopping, but moi. So the sales were amazing. I paid $62.00 for this suit from Encore Resale on Madison Avenue. The velvet gloves are from Michael’s Consignment, and these set me back about $20.00. In fact, but for the glasses and brooch ( one dollar!) the whole outfit was second hand . The Chanel boots are vintage, and I bought these last year at consignment, too. More photos, excuse the different hues, I was playing with filters to get optimal resolution for each shot, and I was in different spots that had its own unique light.
The boxy suit can be hard to wear. If you are short or curvy make sure it is not too square and add heels! Solid colors or mixed tweeds like this are elongating. I enjoyed using the belt here as a tie, and added the brooch as a feminine embellishment, balancing the gender elements.
I hope you like this look and the others I’ve worn for fall so far. Further, I hope you get how little it cost, relative to the quality. Anyone can do this. eBay is a great resource, as well as local thrifts stores and consignment stores. Get on the newsletters and know when their sales are. Many sites let you shop online, but the best deals are made in person. Still, the value is good if you can not travel to the location.
Outfit details: read, please!!
Michaal Kors suit via Encore. Long velvet gloves via Michaels Consignment shop. I also love this brand new, with tags, suit from eBay by Elie Tahari, originally priced for $676. It has an opening bid of $30. My brooch was dollar from a midtown costume jewelry company, I bough many items so they gave it to my for that price, You can do that also, on eBay, and not from China, here is a stunner. This will cost around $10.00 from the UK, if you live in the US. There is also this from eBay, and it will cost $1.50 including shipping as it is from Hong Kong. So this is a very thrifty way to get this look, although the suit from eBay is more tailored, and resembles Chanel in the way it is edged.
A more commercial version, also stunning is this:
I love this plaid cap. (Mine is unfortunately sold out by Gabriella Frattini)
I adore these suede boots from Nordstrom In all sizes.
A tweed suit I love : also Michael Kors, from Saks
Brooch: love this!
I will add more photos soon from this photo shoot done by Geraldo Vitale, but wanted this published ASAP, because of the time sensitive nature of eBay auctions. Now please tell me, are you a fan of the boxy suit, or the boxy coat? Are you seeing it as much as I am, on the glossy pages? I know I really like the boxy suit, but I am keeping, and wearing my more tailored suits and jackets, too. Note, I did not discuss my crocodile bag here. I think it deserves its own post.
very nice look 🙂
Thank you! :)x, Elle
Awesome look, love the long gloves it gives the outfit such a chic touch
Thanks Christel!I am so glad you like the gloves! xx, Elle
A Michael Kors suit for $62.00!! Oh my, but did you ever score. I’ve been staking out brooches lately. I visited a vintage shop in the village near my home and they didn’t have one. I couldn’t believe it! The associate said, "Brooches don’t really sell." I looked at her and said, "You might want to reconsider having them. They’re coming back you know." I saw loads on eBay. So many I became overwhelmed. I decided to bid on a unique bracelet instead. I won! I’ll pick up the brooch search in the near future. I do, however, have quite… Read more »
Yes, I did well that day.! Brooches are very much back, so take advantage of that search before it becomes so well known. Cant wait to see the bracelet! having jewelry from loved ones is the best.!xx, Elle
Do I like this suit? Oh, you bet I do!!! And you wore it perfectly for how petite you are. Great little advice you gave about wearing boxy suits, I’m going to remember these. I’m also quite impressed with you shopping techniques. Way to shop the cold, girlfriend.
I am glad, and i love that phrase. that would be a great post title!XX! Elle 🙂
Such a retro/vintage and stylish outfit!Love it!
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Thank you so much, It is so retro it is back! xx,Elle
The boxy suit looks good on you and the use of the belt as a necktie is brilliant! I am not a fan of anything boxy on me, it does not do me any favors.
Alicewww.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see your Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Yes, I agree it is challenging , but I think if thecae is not too overwhelming, it can look well . Being tall would help! ;)xx
Gorgeous outfit! Great items at terrific bargain. I used to wonder if one could wear jewelry over gloves; you just answered that question.
Yes, I was lucky, either that or insane to be out it a snowstorm.. I like to layer things over jewelry, I love layering but one needs to be mindful to put the rings back on when the gloves come off, and not put them in a pocket , Which is something that I have not yet done ;0 !xx, Elle
Oh wow only $62! Really? I love the color, yes boxy suits can be tough to pull off. You look great though. There is a consignment shop on Prince Street that I want to check out.
Allie of ALLIE NYCallienyc.com
Thanks Allie! I would’ve to also, I wonder how the section and prices would compare? I do hope to see you soon!xx, Elle
This is the look of life and my, oh my, you were werking it too Elle. You look amazing of course. Hat to heels on point and so elegant!
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Thanks so much dear Busola!xx, Elle
terrific, my dear, the Michael Kors suit is absolutely fantastic, you look like a 70’s Hitchcock heroine, what I love best….kisseshttp://www.theitalianglam.com/
Love that! What a suit and gloves can do!xx, Elle
great look! so elegant and chic! love it!
Thank you so much Lyosha!XX, Elle
Wow Elle you look so classy and chic. I love your boxy suit. What a steal for $62. You know how to shop! Happy Thursday! The blurry pics looks amazing btw 🙂
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Yes, shopping is my thing,I suppose. My photographer chose the lenses.. Happy Thursday to you ladies, too!xx, Elle
Cannot believe the deal you got on it, so elegant like Audrey Hepburn look. Beautiful and femine you look.
Thanks gorgeous ! That is a super sweet comparison, Maybe I was channeling another time..xx, Elle
I really love the outfit! The boxy suit, the cap and boots, the long gloves…wow!!And the photos are super cool!! The hurry ( unintentional ) look is exactly what I like in a post. It adds a touch of … real life! You are so perfectly delightful, Elle!
Yes, it seems I am always moving fast, but not so much in a hurry that I prevent myself from enjoying the moment! Thank you, truly, for our kids words Dan.XX,Elle
Lovely outfit! I love the gloves and cap – such fun touches!
xo Jenhttp://skirttherulesblog.com
Thanks so much Jen! Welcome to MDC!xx, Elle
What a lovely suit and what a great deal on it! The brooch is such a beautiful piece to add to the outfit for the perfect touch! I like how the suit has short sleeves and the velvet gloves go so well!
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Thanks so much Rebecca, I am SO glad you like it~ 🙂 xx Elle
Stunning outfit, love every single item! You look superbly gorgeous Elle!Fantastic post dear! Hope you have a lovely day.
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Thank you dear Oksana! Kind words indeed!xx, Elle
Such a stunning look!! Thanks for sharing! xohttp://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/10/lc-lauren-conrad-for-kohls-runway-collection.html
Thanks Caitlin !Welcome to MDC!xx, Elle
This is such an impressive find and I love how well it is put together. I adore tweed, it is such a classy material, I wish there was more of it around.
Thanks so much. It is a bit scarce, as is wool these says. Everything seems to be synthetic or blended with synthetics. Anyway, I appreciate that!xx, elle
loved your outfit a lot…blurred pictures adding a different definition to this whole look…loved the way you used belt as a tie with brooch 🙂 stunning..
Yes, the blur did add something, as well as take something away! I like the unexpected. Thanks so much for your kind words/xx, Elle
Wow, you look stunning! this suit is so perfect on you 🙂
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Tamara xxx
Thanks Tamara! Im so glad you like it. I will visit soon!:) xx Elle
Hello! I loved your post, I loved your outfit! You look very beautiful! I really liked your jacket and the brooch, and I liked the color too. Michael Kors is really good, I like his design! I hope you have a very nice weekend! I liked the tips you give on the post; true, we can have things that are not from China :)DenisesPlanet.com
Thanks so much Denise! I am so glad you liked the outfit and the tips, I do try to avoid buying directly from china, and I like supporting small business too. You re a doll. Happy friday!:)
This is so elegant, so Jackie O! May I also mention that I see your looks on FB, and they brighten my day at work 🙂 Have a gorgeous weekend, Elle!
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Thanks Lera! That is so sweet of you, you just brightened by day. I really love your blog and am inspired by it. Happy weekend ! xx, Elle
Lovely outfit, MK looking like Chanel, it’s very you, very New York very classy without breaking the bank, awesome xoxo Bing.
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Thanks Bing, I am so glad you like it. It does feel like "me" when wear it, and I am so glad it was not expensive.! Hugs.xx, Elle
I love this look, so elegant and feminine. You have done very well with your shopping. Lovely brooch too.It seems that the emails, announcing a new post on your blog, ceased. So I will subscribe again. As I missed quite a few of your posts.Greetje
Greetje, I am so glad you like this. I started fresh on SquareSpace. It was a difficult thing for me ( a non techie to do ). DO you see the option to subscribe? I have missed seeing you here, but apologize for the kink, changing platforms can come with snafus. I always leave a link at the end of each post, and that link would take you to the new site, but I do understand that you rely on email alerts.I did do well shopping, that is true. When you shop in the dead of winter, there can be… Read more »
Elle, I cannot find a box to subscribe to new posts via email. Only new comments (I only wish to see your reply on my comment haha).And I am having trouble with my profile to comment too.. Oh well I will figure it out.Greetje
Any thank you Greetje, I will see if that option can be added ( it should be!!) I called a tutor it today so this can be addressed quickly. Thank you for taking your time to let me know about these kinks,You are friend indeed!xx, elle
Stunning fall outfit! Thank you for pictures!Take a look on my blog Talis.ro, you will love it!http://talis.ro/evening/caroline-dress/