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54 Responses
First of all, Leslie is darling, and such a young face and attitude!
I love the gold jacket, and especially the idea that she made it herself. I think what I don’t like is the contrast with the black pants–too stark and aging.
I think she should wear the gold jacket with the white pants in photo #5. A younger look and not as dramatic. I’d suggest some pointy-toed sling-back shoes, maybe even flats in bone. And, then go for a killer necklace–bold–with pearls and gold at the neckline.
Then, Leslie should wear a great smile and have fun!
Eve, that’s a great suggestion. Can just see it now!
Wow, lovely. You should be modeling! I agree with the 2 pros! The Gold jacket is FAB and the long gray jacket outfit is also great. And the green jacket is quite nice too.
First of all, she looks FABULOUS, especially for 67, in all these pics! My fave is the olive jacket (#3). Chic, clean and shows off her lean legs.
I love, love, LOVE pics. 2,3 and 4. I do agree with either pic. 2 or 4. Love the thought of putting the white slacks with the gold jacket. Hope you show us what you end up going with.
I would wear the white pants, white top, and long gray jacket. It’s very slimming and youthful.
JoJami & Deborah,
Thank you so much for the advice and for posting my photos. It’s fun reading the feedback. I agree with you, the white outfit with the long sweater (actually a dark linen) is the most youthful.
The gold jacket was my husband’s pick and it’s something I made. You were right about the shoes and adding a heel. I’m going to take the hem up in that black skirt and reserve it for wearing with boots in the Fall.
It’s amazing how photographing an outfit gives you a while new perspective.
Thank you again,
Leslie
Hi Leslie,
You are so welcome and you were really smart to take photos….yes, it is amazing how different we look in a photo than in a mirror!!!
That took a lot of work and courage to send those to us, but we hope it will pay off in the end!
Please do keep in touch!! We so enjoy meeting our fans!!!
Thanks again,
The Glam Gals
I love the gold jacket in 2-the color frames your face so well! I would switch pants and shoes to the one you have on with the green jacket. The shoes are more hip and they give your leg a longer line.
Second fave is the ong grey sweater…can you wear a scarf with it? I think it would add pizazz in addition to framing your face.
She looks great no matter what outfit! What a pretty lady! I say the gold top outift the best.
Number 2–that gold jacket is elegant, especially with the collar turned up. Perhaps you could add a bit of a heel to the shoes to increase the glamour even more.
Leslie,
Thank you for sharing your outfits. You look gorgeous and happy!
Depending on the programme of the School Reunion, I’d go for no.5 during the day – it looks fresh and very up-to-date. For dinner in the evening I love outfit no.3 which I think is very stylish.
In both cases I’d add some chunky necklaces (short one for no.3, longer one for no.5).
Enjoy the event!
Love from Germany. Annette.
Leslie you are a knock-out!!!! Have to agree with the ladies whilst you look fab in all the pics the gold jacket is a real winner!! A pair of heels instead of the little round toes would be great too. Either the black or white pants, but the white ones would be a nice change. Enjoy the reunion, you’re an inspiration.
Leslie, you will look lovely in any of the chosen outfits and sure you will have so much fun! And I agree, taking photos really helps you see what an outfit is like on! brilliant idea. And glam gals, also liked how you advised to take that long skirt out of circulation… A fantastic exercise all round. It would be fun to do this exercise for a few different occassions – work, winter cas, etc. Jen
You’ll be fab in anything you choose…I mean just look at you!
The grey sweater is adorable and is my choice if weather permits, you don’t wanna be cute and sweaty! Like everyone else I also love the gold with more of a dressy heel. I too think the long skirt hides your greatness!
Regardless I just know you will be the best dressed and most chic! Have a great time!
Cheers!
Leslie, what pattern did you use for the Gold jacket? It is stunning. I do agree, the gold jacket with white pants and a fancy slingback would look absolutely knockout! Don’t you wish there was a way to figure out ahead of time which patterns really suit you and which don’t? I love the white jacket, your sewing is perfect, but it does overwhelm you a bit. I’ve often thought of picking up this pattern, but now that I see it on you, I realize that it’s too much look for me at just barely 5 feet tall.
Darn, I was going to suggest the gold jacked under the white pants and top, only to see many have said the same thing already. I’m just here for reinforcement :)
Deb,
The Gold jacket is the Hibiscus shirt from The Sewing Workshop collection of patterns. The fabric was a thin Dupioni so I lined it with silk Organza for crispness. The pattern is awesome but take out a few inches of the fullness or it will overwhelm you. If you look at TSW website you can see the Galley of others who have made this pattern.
Everyone, thank you for your comments.
Deb, you look great in all the photos but I personally feel your best option is #3. You look slender, tall & the jacket is youthful yet dressy for the occasion! Have a wonderful time in whichever outfit you choose!
Leslie – you look great in all, but I suspect there’s a more shapely you beneath that could be played up without crossing a line of distaste. You’re going to be among the most beautiful women at that reunion, and you should wear that with the pride you deserve. Of the ones you’re considering – I like the Grey sweater best and love the fit of that white pant as the level of show-off flattery I think could be played up more. Wonder what that pant does with some of the other tops? Have a great time!
Always the oddball, I love number 3, the green jacket. I think the whole outfit is perfect. I do have to agree with others that the reunion will be in white shoes/slacks weather but as one who wears entirely too much black, I still like number 3.
Have so much fun at your reunion. Knock ‘em dead!!
Ooops, others chose number 3 also. You gals have great taste…all you gals, not just the number 3 choosers!
You look fantastic! I would go with the gold jacket also, and the gray sweater outfits #2 and #5! you are going to rock your reunion! have a blast!
Leslie you are such a pretty lady and you look fabulous in all of your outfits. I personally like the gold jacket, it looks amazing on you…I am in agreement with the others a white or cream dress pant with a white or cream sandal/shoe. Thanks for sharing your outfits and have fun at your reunion.
Number 5 (long grey sweater and white slacks & tank) hands down is the coolest, slimmest, youngest, and flattering outfit.
No. 3, the green jacket, also nice but not nearly as special as Number 5.
I love photo #5 with the white top and slacks and the grey linen sweater jacket. She looks 20 years younger than her actual age and doesn’t look inapropriate for the “business casual”. The silky fabrics on the other outfits look too dressy for business casual. The only thing I would change on #5 is to add a chunkier necklace and not in gold tone.
Hi Leslie –
I would throw those round toed shoes away – they age you and you are too young and fab for that! I think the white and grey outfit (#5) is actually TOO casual for this event but the key is not what the invite says – it’s the location! If it’s outside or on a boat – you’re great with #5. If it’s in a hotel ballroom or another swankier location – you MUST wear the gold jacket, black pants and the shoes from photo #3 or something like them. I also LOVE the green jacket and it should be a great standby for you but for this you need to sparkle a bit more.
Enjoy!
Tamara
Jeez. She could wear a bag and I bet she’d look better than anyone else at her reunion. She’s beautiful.
I like the long sweater outfit the best, and the gold jacket second. I agree with an earlier poster who said that gold jacket would look better with white pants than black.
GOLD Jacket!!! I loved it before I knew you made it yourself. It looks like you’re wearing your own confidence….and that is always the highest fashion!
The outfit and the woman, simply gorgeous. Have a great time!
I faced the same quandary last year for my 40th reunion. Had something fab and dressy picked out to wear, then got the “business casual” dress code note… so instead opted for slim black pants, dressy heels, and a fun top. I agree that either the gold jacket or the gray sweater ensemble would be just the ticket. Plan on both and see what mood strikes you at the time! Have fun (I know you will)!
I love the gold jacket but think it would be better with the white pants and a dressier shoe (maybe even gold!). Hope I look this fab at 67!
#3 looks fantastic!
Leslie!
You are gorgeous! You obviously take wonderful care of you mind, body and spirit! You are inspiration to us all.
Your outfits are nice, but you have such a cute figure, you can forgo the black pants..I think they cut you in half. You look beautiful in the metallic tones. I think gray, silver and pewter should be your new “black.” Not many women can opt of of black skirts and pants…but you certainly can. You look years younger than your age…so you are far to young for taditional “black pants and skirts.” Not that they are “wrong”…you just don’t need to “depend” on them…as so many ladies do.
You are amzing!
I think it’s great to look at your options in photos! It’s amazing to see what looks best v.s. what you think looks best when you have it on.
Leslie, you are obviously a beautiful woman who takes care of herself. Really an inspiration!
My vote is the gold jacket. It really gives you a sense of energy and light. I concur with an earlier suggestion that you pair it with the white pants and maybe splurge on a cute gold/bronze flat or wedge sandal with a pretty pedicure.
You will look smashing!
Ladies, GREAT COMMENTS…keep them coming! We love hearing from all of you!
Leslie ~ you rock! I luv the gold jacket and black pant in pic 2 paired with the longer-toed shoe shown in pic 3. The grey number in pic 5 would be a nice outfit for a morning/afternoon event. You are a beautiful woman and an inspiration to us 60-wannabes!
I vote for the long grey sweater. Do you have a pair of pointy toe heels? Would make the leg line longer. Just sayin…
Gold or green jacket!!! Try a side swept cut on your bangs instead of straight across and wear the sides down instead of feather back and a little smoother but with some light backcombing in the crown for a little hight :-)
I like picture #5 the most. Perhaps in person it may look more casual than the event calls for. The gold jacket in #2 is flattering and would make you look like a queen at the reunion, if you had more stylish shoes for the outfit. I am so inspired to see how absolutely hot, gorgeous, adorable, stylish, attractive and beautiful you look. You’re making me look forward to my own 50th reunion! Please share photos of you at the event. Super exciting!
I think your outfit with the pretty gold top looks divine!
I LOVE photo number 3! Very stylish and flattering! And how BEAUTIFUL she is for any age! But she will definitely shine at her 50 year reunion! We need to know more of her ‘staying youthful’ tips! ♥ I’m close to her age…I need to know! ♥
Gold jacket and slacks or short skirt. She’s gorgeous!
honey – you look amazing :) I would definitely go with the long grey jacket and perhaps black pants and black top underneath with a nice long silver pendant necklace, a sparkly earring and a higher slightly pointed heel shoe… oh and a nice bag in soft slightly shiny grey/platinum…. xx elegant!
I love #2 and #3!! You look gorgeous!
Love every picture of you Leslie, you are such a fine example of how to age well, like fine wine. The only outfit I really don’t find flattering, is the long skirt, it hides you shape, and you don’t want to do that. Too many women wear long skirts that don’t do them any favors. Have fun Leslie and wear that smile!!
Wow Leslie! You are such a beautiful women. Who has maintain her youth quite nicely. You have great pieces but I think you can benefit from being a bit more body conscious. When purchasing pieces be mindful if they are flattering. My motto is to “Wear what you love but what also loves you back”. Photo 1 loose the skirt and replace with a nice relax fit khaki and add a loafer style shoe. Photo 2 is great from the waste up. I think a black suede wedge shoe would give you the POP you are seeking. Photo 5 is cute but how about adding a statement neck piece to accent the white top and bottom. Number six is fine. You only need to tailor the skirt to have a more pencil silhouette, Find a nice white ruffle Ralph Lauren style blouse to wear inside of the jacket. Sport the jacket unbuttoned. Sport the same black suede wedge shoes I mentioned earlier. There is a link below of an example of a nice wedge shoe
ShopStyle: KATE SPADE Copa Wedge Black Suede – http://t.co/18ORCF4 via @ShopStyle
Of these outfits, I have to agree with our Glam Girls on the white with long grey sweater. And subconsiously, I think Leslie was feeling it too. Look at her FACE in each pic. Which one does she looks like she’s enjoying the most? That’s right…the grey sweater!
Have fun Leslie!
I love pic’s #1,#3 and #5.I didn’t care for #6 the white jacket.
I love picture #5.. you look so fresh and comfortable with it…
#5 all the way! Look at that smile and she looks so fit and put together.
#3. she looks thin. hope she wore that outfit to her reunion. i’m sure it would be a big hit.
#3 gets my vote…& I’m the same age, going to my 50th hs reunion next week in NJ & still don’t know what to wear, except for black slacks & heels.
She should defifnitely wear photo #2 gold jacket. I would wear slimmer black slacks, the shoes in phote #3.
Dear Leslie,
Go for the gold! (Jacket, that is!) I second JoJami’s suggestion of your wearing a dressier shoe with a kitten heel perhaps; also, you could add a long necklace with a pendant in a gold or bronze tone, or a long, softly patterned silk scarf that picks up the gold color. Peachy gloss on your lips, and you’re the belle of the ball! Have a great time, Leslie!