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Pineapple Top and Bright Orange Jacket with Boyfriend Jeans and Silver Pumps.

  • 25 March 2016
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I have been saying for a while now that orange is THE colour of the season. And each time I have proceeded to declare that I shall be merely dipping a toe into the trend, (almost literally), courtesy of my orange Mulberry shoes, because I have always thought that orange wouldn’t suit my fair skin and reddish blonde hair.

So when I was offered the opportunity to try this Pique Jacket by Precis in this most vibrant of shades, I was curious to see how it would look. I was equally curious to see what the fit was like because Precis was previously known as being a brand specifically designed for the petite woman. At almost 5 ft 9 tall and a UK size 10-12, I cannot by any stretch of the imagination be described as petite, but, Precis has moved away from that notion, towards being a brand of perfect proportions.

The edge to edge jacket has hook and eye fastenings and a detachable black corsage which I chose not to attach. That can be put to good use elsewhere.

Being Good Friday, the bank holiday presented me with an invitation to go to my Italian friend’s house for lunch. Three courses and delicious. I decided to dress the jacket down with boyfriend jeans and silver slip-on trainers. Having a penchant for pineapples meant that this jersey top caught my eye and its lighthearted vibe felt just perfect for a sunny day off.  It’s from Dash Fashion and is £29.

Wearing the jacket open and over a print meant that it didn’t look like a block of colour, the cropped shape meaning the same.

I feel like I have stepped out of my comfort zone  by trying this jacket and although I have several reddish-orange dresses, this is the only true orange item of clothing in my closet.

And…I absolutely love it.

Pineapple top and boyfriend jeans with orange jacket. Redhead wearing orange

Pineapple top and boyfriend jeans with orange jacket. Redhead wearing orange

Pineapple top and boyfriend jeans

Pineapple top and boyfriend jeans

The bright jacket called for statement jewellery so I added my leather T-bar wrap bracelet with gold heart…

Danon leather wrap bracelet with swarovski heart

Along with my double stars ring in matt gold, both items of jewellery coming from my online boutique, Lizzy O.
You can see my blogging friend Catherine wearing her gold stars ring over on her blog Not Dressed as Lamb.

Danon matt gold stars ring

 Boden Silver pull on trainers

So, can redheads wear orange?
Yes, definitely. The shade must be right, but that’s true of any colour.

And does Precis fit a non-petite woman?
Yes, it does. And it fits her well.

And if you’re still in doubt, just be like a pineapple.
Stand tall, be sweet on the inside and wear a crown

Happy Easter,

Love Liz x


Outfit Details
Orange Pique Jacket, Precis SS16, currently reduced from £99 to £63.20
Jersey Pineapple top, Dash Fashion £29 SS16
Boyfriend jeans, Next SS16
Silver pull-on trainers, Johnnie B at Boden, previous season
Danon T-Bar leather wrap bracelet with Swarovski crystal set heart charm, £45 Lizzy O
Danon double stars ring in matt gold. Also available in silver, £25, Lizzy O

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23 comments
  1. Astrid Hill says:
    25 March 2016 at 10:26 pm

    A lovely look for spring/summer – you never know we may actually get one or the other this year! I don't need any convincing about Precis – as a vertically challenged 🙂 person, I am already a fan! Works well on you too, though, so shows how versatile their fit is! I love your last line there – it will be my new mantra – stand tall (all 4 feet 10 of me!), be sweet on the inside and wear a crown! Brilliant – I will now be embracing my inner pineapple! Happy Easter!

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Aw, Happy Easter xxx
      Yes, it's surprising how well the Précis jacket did fit. And yes, I think we should all be like pineapples!! xxxx

      Reply
  2. The Flaky Fashionista says:
    26 March 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Love the last two lines!
    And that jacket is just gorgeous on you. Ideal for spring & summer .. should they ever arrive 🙂

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Haha! Thank you. Yes, we should all be like pineapples Helen. Happy Easter xxxxxx

      Reply
  3. Catherine Summers says:
    27 March 2016 at 8:41 am

    Liz that colour is *perfect* on you – as you say you've found the right shade for your colouring, and it looks soooooooooo good with the pineapple tee and jeans, especially being that cropped shape!! You wear casual looks as well as you do beautiful dresses :))

    I have to admit I had no idea Precis wasn't exclusively petite anymore… I do like some of their things but have always dismissed them because I've assumed their stuff wouldn't fit me, so thank you for the heads up!

    Hope you're enjoying your Easter weekend, don't eat too much chocolate, haha…!!!!!!!

    Catherine x
    http://notdressedaslamb.com

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    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you so much Catherine. Yes, it just shows that by getting the right shade, we can wear any colour. I was surprised too about Précis but the jacket fits so beautifully. I hope you're having a lovely Easter weekend too lovely lady xxxx

      Reply
  4. Patti says:
    27 March 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Great pineapple top! And I love the shape and color of your topper. Thanks for linking, xo

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so much for hosting the link-up Patti. And yes, the pineapple top is so cute xxxxx

      Reply
  5. Abigail Castro says:
    28 March 2016 at 12:37 am

    That pineapple print top is lovely! Would be a great spring staple!

    xo,
    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you Abbi. Yes, I agree. I think I will wear the pineapple top throughout the season. It's so quirky! xxx

      Reply
  6. Andrea says:
    28 March 2016 at 3:51 am

    Such a nice outfit! The pineapple top is so fun. I love it paired with the cropped jeans. And the orange jacket looks wonderful! It's *your* perfect shade of orange!

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      28 March 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you so much Andrea. Yes, it's a lovely shade and goes to show that everyone can wear every colour so long as the shade is right xxxxxx

      Reply
  7. Suzy Turner says:
    28 March 2016 at 10:28 am

    You're right, red-heads can wear orange! You look beautiful in this outfit, I love that it's casual but smart at the same time. Gorgeous!
    Suzy x
    http://www.suzyturner.com

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  8. J. Elle says:
    28 March 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Fantastic jacket! I am loving all things orange these days, especially paired with blue, as you have done here. Perfect spring look.

    Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots

    Come join me each week for the Fabulous Friday Link-Up!

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      1 April 2016 at 10:56 am

      Thank you so much Jennie. Yes, I love the combination of blue and orange too. I'll definitely join your link-up. Thank you so much xxxx

      Reply
  9. Amy Johnson says:
    31 March 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Such a great outfit! I love that pineapple top!

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      1 April 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thank you so much Amy. Yes, it's a really cute top isn't it! xxx

      Reply
  10. Just Emma says:
    31 March 2016 at 9:40 pm

    I really love this look! The pineapple print top is great. xxx
    http://www.justemma.co.uk – natural beauty, affordable fashion, everyday life

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      1 April 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Emma! It's cute isn't it. I love pineapples! xxx

      Reply
  11. Mess and Merlot says:
    1 April 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Ooh Dash – who'da thunk? You obviously have a great eye for styling things up, which is handy because I don't – it looks great! #brilliantblogposts

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
    1 April 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I know!! Dash has some hidden gems! Thank you for the lovely compliment! xxx

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  13. Dawn Lucy - Fashion Should Be Fun says:
    2 April 2016 at 12:20 pm

    This outfit makes me happy … the colors, the fun vibe …the pineapples! LOVE!

    Thanks so much for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday!

    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy
    http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Nicole Mölders says:
    3 April 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. The combination is unexpected, but posh. I really like that you paired the cropped orange jacket with it

    Reply

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