Monday, December 19, 2011

BB Dakota Tweed Suit

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Top: Gap {sides slimmed}- size SP (similar here or here)
Sweater: LOFT {old}- size XXSP (similar here and assorted colors here)
Skirt: BB Dakota Ladson- size 0 (similar here)
Jacket: BB Dakota Herringford {sleeves shortened}- size 0 (similar here)
Tights: H&M divided 40 den - size XS (F21 version)
Shoes: Ann Taylor - size 5 (buy here)
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I got this BB Dakota tweed suit last winter and haven't given it enough love. The blazer was purchased from a reader (thanks R.L) and the skirt I found on Ideeli. The entire suit was about $55- not bad for a thick tweed suit. I initially fell in love with it because it was so reminiscent of a Chanel tweed suit with the black velvet trim and chain accent welt pockets on the jacket.
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The jacket is shaped very boxy and narrow when worn alone but as a set, there is just something I love about it.  I ended up splurging and taking up the sleeves (they were extremely long) and had to pay extra to keep the velvet trim.  I'm glad I spent the extra money because the velvet trim is really what makes the jacket stand out.  The skirt (size 0) is a bit loose but can be held up with a belt. 
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What items in your closet do you forget about?