So, today I got this really cute black jacket, its kind of a faded black, double breasted short jacket.. CUTE. AS. HELL. My question is...

Im my mind I should wear it with light colored jeans.. my daughter says you can wear it with any colored jeans cuz jeans match with anything...

Can I wear a black jacket with a darker wash?? I say jeans cuz its a casual jacket, not one to wear with dressier pants...

Also, can i wear it with skinny jeans with knee high boots (i got some new ones of those too!) These are them

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Or should I go with my lighter jeans and flats to make it a more casual outfit?

Im planning my DURAN DURAN outfit!

I may just go in a whole other direction

I would say that the only color you couldn't wear a distressed black jacket with is...believe it or not...black. Blacks are insanely hard to put together - you don't want to put a black jacket that (for example) flares green with black pants that flare blue.

High boots with skinny jeans will make your hips and thighs look enormous - especially with a short jacket. The proportions are just very, very tricky. My opinion? You need to be six feet tall and a size 4 to make that work.

With a short jacket and skinny jeans, you need heels, though. Otherwise (again), your legs are going to look short and heavy.

You could easily wear the boots with a darker wash denim skinnies, a lighter top that goes past your hips and the shorter jacket on top.

I'll try to find a pic to show what I mean.

JustErin said:

You could easily wear the boots with a darker wash denim skinnies, a lighter top that goes past your hips and the shorter jacket on top.

I'll try to find a pic to show what I mean.

I know exactly what you mean. That would definitely work.

It would also look a lot more modern.

Along the lines of this.

Genesia said:

JustErin said:

You could easily wear the boots with a darker wash denim skinnies, a lighter top that goes past your hips and the shorter jacket on top.

I'll try to find a pic to show what I mean.

I know exactly what you mean. That would definitely work.

It would also look a lot more modern.

I guess it all kind of depends on where the top of the boot hits on the calf as well. I think with this kind of look, the closer to the knee the better.

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JustErin said:

Genesia said:

I know exactly what you mean. That would definitely work.

It would also look a lot more modern.

I guess it all kind of depends on where the top of the boot hits on the calf as well. I think with this kind of look, the closer to the knee the better.

I agree - you want the top of the boot to hit at a narrow spot on the leg.

And the top should have a little play around the hips (like in the photo) - nothing too tight.

JustErin said:

Along the lines of this.

I really like this!!!

now I want a new leather jacket!

I just ordered the boots so I dont have them yet, but according to reviews they will hit just about where these do...

Genesia said:

JustErin said:

You could easily wear the boots with a darker wash denim skinnies, a lighter top that goes past your hips and the shorter jacket on top.

I'll try to find a pic to show what I mean.

I know exactly what you mean. That would definitely work.

It would also look a lot more modern.

Thats true...

Genesia said:

JustErin said:

I guess it all kind of depends on where the top of the boot hits on the calf as well. I think with this kind of look, the closer to the knee the better.

I agree - you want the top of the boot to hit at a narrow spot on the leg.

And the top should have a little play around the hips (like in the photo) - nothing too tight.

Totally. I like this look!

Genesia said:

JustErin said:

I guess it all kind of depends on where the top of the boot hits on the calf as well. I think with this kind of look, the closer to the knee the better.

I agree - you want the top of the boot to hit at a narrow spot on the leg.

And the top should have a little play around the hips (like in the photo) - nothing too tight.

More like a summery top (tankish) or can it be a regular kind of top

tinaz said:

Genesia said:

I agree - you want the top of the boot to hit at a narrow spot on the leg.

And the top should have a little play around the hips (like in the photo) - nothing too tight.

More like a summery top (tankish) or can it be a regular kind of top

I wouldn't wear anything fussy. You're making a statement with the boots and jacket. Keep the top simple, and I'd stay away from a print as well.

tinaz said:

Genesia said:

I agree - you want the top of the boot to hit at a narrow spot on the leg.

And the top should have a little play around the hips (like in the photo) - nothing too tight.

More like a summery top (tankish) or can it be a regular kind of top

Either would be fine - depends how it fits under the jacket. Sometimes a sleeveless style works better because you aren't crunching sleeves into sleeves - which tends to jack your neckline (among other things).

JustErin said:

tinaz said:

More like a summery top (tankish) or can it be a regular kind of top

I wouldn't wear anything fussy. You're making a statement with the boots and jacket. Keep the top simple, and I'd stay away from a print as well.

ok... Thank you for your help!!

Im not even gonna think about jewelry right now

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

SHouldnt I be comfy for when Im up on stage dancing with Simon...Duh...

Genesia said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

Dont encourage him

Thank you for your help as well!

tinaz said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

SHouldnt I be comfy for when Im up on stage dancing with Simon...Duh...

tinaz said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

SHouldnt I be comfy for when Im up on stage dancing with Simon...Duh...

The only way you should be onstage dancing in flats is if:

A) You've been pulled from the handicapped section

B) You're at a Shanana concert.

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

Do they need ushers at Duran Duran concerts anymore? I think the five or six people there find their seats on their own.

Efan said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

Do they need ushers at Duran Duran concerts anymore? I think the five or six people there find their seats on their own.

I just screamed.

Efan said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

Do they need ushers at Duran Duran concerts anymore? I think the five or six people there find their seats on their own.

Oh, maaaaaaaaan!

johnart said:

Efan said:

Do they need ushers at Duran Duran concerts anymore? I think the five or six people there find their seats on their own.

I just screamed.

Once again, Genesia and johnart...to the second reactions.

Genesia said:

tinaz said:

SHouldnt I be comfy for when Im up on stage dancing with Simon...Duh...

johnart said:

Once again, Genesia and johnart...to the second reactions.

Twice even.

Efan said:

johnart said:

Flats to a Duran Duran concert??

Are you an usher??

Do they need ushers at Duran Duran concerts anymore? I think the five or six people there find their seats on their own.

Genesia said:

johnart said:

Once again, Genesia and johnart...to the second reactions.

Twice even.

I will be the one laughing when you guys are begging me for concert pics...

johnart said:

tinaz said:

SHouldnt I be comfy for when Im up on stage dancing with Simon...Duh...

The only way you should be onstage dancing in flats is if:

A) You've been pulled from the handicapped section

B) You're at a Shanana concert.

LMAO! What made you think of Sha-na-na!