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Sainsbury's blue leather jacket.

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Artyfarty555 · 18/02/2017 19:56

I bought the Tu premium blue leather jacket with 25% off. It's a lovely colour and the leather is good quality but I'm not sure " it's really me!" I'm nearly 50 but I'd like to think young and fairly with it!! But, I've no idea what to wear it with, how to style it , so unsure if l keep it? Sold out online so if l returned it and had a change of heart I'd not get one back. I'm 5"6 and a flabby size 10 if that helps!? Thanks . Usual attire is skinny jeans and Breton tops , Kharki parka , wellies and dog walking stuff. So out of my comfort zone!

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Swimminguphill · 18/02/2017 20:31

It will look great with your skinnies and Breton tops - job done!

If you want to get more adventurous try it with some floaty midi skirts and dresses. Also harem pants.

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Swimminguphill · 18/02/2017 20:32

Also don't worry about not being able to carry it off. It's essentially just a jacket, not a crop top! Wear it with attitude and you'll feel great.

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Artyfarty555 · 18/02/2017 20:41

not sure I've got the attitude to pull it off. I could do with being a bit more ... styled! But at an age when l don't really seem to fit in! I saw some "peg leg" trousers in New look today while shopping for my son. They were nice! Grown up ! Could l wear those with loafers? But do you wear socks then!? !? I've Marie Kondo my wardrobe so only supposed to fill it with joy sparking clothes!?

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Awks · 18/02/2017 20:43

I'm 52 and I really wanted it but like you say it's sold out so think yourself lucky . It will look lovely with those trousers and no to socks with loafers.

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Artyfarty555 · 18/02/2017 21:41

Thanks awks

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SilverHawk · 18/02/2017 21:55

You are so lucky to get one reduced , I paid full price. Mine had it's first outing today as it was warm enough, just.
It's a leather jacket not a neon pink fluffy doo dah! I have a few years on you and my advice is 'just wear it', it's as basic as a black blazer etc.

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CountFosco · 19/02/2017 00:03

I've just bought my first leather jacket (a bomber rather than a biker) and I love it despite being shorter and fatter than you. Definitely wear it with the breton and skinnies. I've been wearing mine with a chunky jumper underneath plus an enormous scarf and gloves but am going to have to start shedding layers now it's getting a bit warmer. Even DD1 told me I looked 'cool' .