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The Upper West Side Lunch Suit

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I should have whipped out my glasses with this outfit to complete the look. This is for me a mix of little dorky and a lot of upper west side preppy. But I feel completely empowered in this suit! I should wear it to client meetings come to think of it. It’s custom made but the jacket just didn’t come out as perfect as I imagined, the pants on the other hand fit me like a dream. Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been swamped with new projects and I only seem to have weekend time to shoot.

Top: Custom made self designed suit, APC denim shirt

Bottom: Custom made self designed suit

Shoes: Dries van noten

Bag: Balenciaga

Jewelry: Vintage belt turn necklace

21 Comments on “The Upper West Side Lunch Suit”

  1. #1 elena daciuk
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 2:31 am

    love love love the suit…actually…love the whole outfit… =) you look fabulous!

  2. #2 Isabel
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 2:49 am

    Love the plaid outfit!

  3. #3 Noura
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 7:06 am

    that looks really great!

  4. #4 Brianne
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 8:55 am

    Love the accessories :)

  5. #5 Prêt-à-Porter P
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Fantastic suit! Has a Thom Browne/Black Fleece vibe too it. I also like you are wearing a chunky necklace with a buttoned shirt, something I can’t quite figure out how to do. Fabulous bag as well.
    I think it’s better w/o the glasses, it would become to “costume.”

  6. #6 Laura
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 11:07 am

    Wow, super cool outfit. It’s got a little bit of a Western vibe to it, too, with the denim shirt and the necklace. Very cool

  7. #7 the dandy project
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    this is a great interpretation of what I think is New York style.

  8. #8 Christen
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    Loving this look! The belt-turned-necklace is perfect and the Balenciaga is GORGEOUS!

  9. #9 Anuli
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    The suit is fantastic. You are super talented.

  10. #10 emi
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    This look sums up who i wanna be next year in big apple. I am graduating this year and hopefully wander around NY looking like this.
    Best outfit I’ve seen so far on blogs. Denim feels so right recently. Got gap’s version of denim shirt. :)

  11. #11 emi
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Oh forgot to say that i am ready to do anything to get that bag. ( even if it means to sell my whole wardrobe. Who cares? I will carry the bag everyday with jeans & white T ) And love the shoes. The plaid suit is so teddy boy & moschino-esque. Love it. More posts please!

  12. #12 georgina
    on Jan 17th, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    the shape of your balenciaga bag is amazing:)

  13. #13 koko
    on Jan 18th, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    This has got to be one of the best blogger outfits I’ve seen so far this year.

    And I love your choices of non-ubiquitous Balenciaga bags!

  14. #14 dreamsequins
    on Jan 18th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Agree with koko- I am digging this menswear inspired vibe. And HELLO necklace. Love it– is this a DIY thing?

  15. #15 Mimi
    on Jan 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Dreamsequins: It was a belt that I just safety pinned really crudely to make it into a suitable necklace. So very heavy!

  16. #16 Mimi
    on Jan 20th, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Emi: So very sweet of you to say! Best of luck with your last year of school! Enjoy it to the last drop. : )

  17. #17 Adri
    on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 am

    i love how everything works so well together. I would never think to wear a denim shirt with a plaid pant suit and jacket..the jewelry makes the outfit more grand. & the shoes were the perfect touch..

    Great style you have..glad to have found your blog.

  18. #18 melissa
    on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 8:07 am

    I’ve just discovered your blog and I love it! You’ve a great style!

    If you want, check out my blog and leave a comment! Thanks!

    http://www.abitoffashion.com

  19. #19 Bug
    on Jan 23rd, 2010 at 1:05 am

    I’m in love with this outfit! The suit is perfection and I just love how you styled it. Glasses would be a darling accessory.

    http://inbugsdrawers.blogspot.com

  20. #20 Lagelle
    on Jan 26th, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Lovin everything here especially that handbag, off 2 add u to my blogroll btw come visit http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.com

  21. #21 Laura
    on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    this suit is to die for–i can only dream of one day owning a bespoke suit. love the choice of fabric too, lovely!