The Lockdown Blazer that Arrived Too Late & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #197
Do you all remember life back before the words pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, social distancing, and new normal were not in our every day vocabulary? A life where we took complete advantage of all sorts of modern conveniences. A life where we thought it was difficult to keep up with all the hustle and bustle of modern day responsibilities. A life when you could order something online and no matter where in the world it was coming from it would be on your doorstep within a week or two.
This is where the story of my green lace trimmed corduroy blazer from Rosegal begins. I ordered this fun piece back in February or March of this year…exactly around the time when the whole world shut down. And then my corduroy blazer never arrived. I messaged customer service multiple times about my order and was informed that all shipments would be delayed indefinitely due to the global pandemic.
Of course, I was understanding and in no way upset with Rosegal. After all, none of us have any control of what is going on in the world right now. I was reassured that my blazer would be shipped once all restrictions had been lifted. And it was. Sometime in the middle of summer, I received my new green corduroy blazer. The exact timing I cannot recount as I am still very much living in a time warp clouded by pot smoke and mood swings.
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So when my blazer arrived in the middle of summer, I wondered who the heck is going to wear a corduroy blazer in the swampy summer heat? Certainly not I. So it would have to wait for cooler weather before I could wear and share it.
During my long wait, I read a post that my dear friend Michelle of My Bijou Life had written in which she talked about a blazer that she had ordered at the beginning of the lockdown period that did not arrive until midsummer as well. And she certainly had no intention of styling her new blazer in the sweltering heat of a Las Vegas summer.
However, it made me laugh that we were both in the same predicament with our new blazers. So I pitched the idea to Michelle to collaborate on this blazer post. She was happy to oblige my whim and so we decided it was best to wait at least until November when Las Vegas cools enough for blazers and layers. And now here we are…sharing these fun blazer outfits.
I am in a serious swoon over Michelle’s bold paisley blazer and those amazing green shoes of hers! Do be sure to hop on over to her post to see the details of her magnificent new pieces.
Now onto my blazer…I ordered a 2X as I generally do from retailers like Rosegal. I have very broad shoulders and a large bust which makes blazers a bit difficult to get the proper fit. If I want the option of buttoning a blazer or wearing a sweater underneath, I have to size up. When my blazer arrived in midsummer and I tried it on, it actually fit perfectly.
And then I lost nearly 20 pounds. Not that I’m complaining about the weight loss. It was much needed and long overdue. But it also made my cute new blazer look like I was a little kid playing dress up in clothing that is much too large. I did my best to balance the oversized blazer with a black fit and flare dress, some sassy seamed stockings, velvet shoes, and lots of silver bling.
Here is a look at the dress without the blazer.
As for the blazer itself, I tried to belt it, cinch it, and pin it in the back to make it look like it fits properly. But alas, I do believe the only solution would be to have it tailored. I think I might like the blazer well enough to invest in tailoring so that I can wear it with more confidence.
But who the heck knows when I will get around to that? I suppose until then I may just embrace it as an oversized boyfriend blazer. I am sure I can come up with some cute casual ways to style it in that manner.
Do you have items that were significantly delayed by the pandemic early on that arrived too late? I am sure there are some interesting and silly stories out there. Certainly, Michelle and I are not the only ones.
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Outfit Details: Blazer-c/o Rosegal / Dress and Shoes-Thrifted / Necklace-Walmart / Earrings, Belt, and Stockings-Old
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64 Comments
Anna Marcus
I cannot believe that it took that long for your order to arrive. Of course, we, in Australia, also have our parcels delayed but usually it’s just a couple of weeks and definitely not months :). Having said that I do love this teal colour of your blazer, Shelbee and it looks ok over structured dress like the one you are wearing. Those stocking are fabulous
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Anna, thanks so much! Well, I believe the delay had everything to do with Covid lockdowns as the products were being shipped from China. I think I ordered it right as China went on full lockdown for however long that lasted. The company was great about keeping me informed though, so I can’t really complain in this situation. I really appreciate the lovely compliment!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
Shelbee, you look absolutely gorgeous! I think the skater style dress is just made for you, with your gorgeous curves (I’m so envious of those curves!). And the jacket with hints of lace is divine—it’s a shame that it’s a bit too big now, but I definitely think it warrants a trip to the tailors! I bet you’ll get loads of wear out of it. As for the stockings, well…VA VA VOOM!! You look super sexy! I bet your hubby enjoyed seeing you wearing them lol.
I love the blue velvet jacket you linked to, and Jess’s burgundy one is stunning as well (you can’t get enough velvet, in my opinion).
Aren’t Michelle’s green boots absolutely divine, by the way?!
Huge hugs from a grey day in Portugal (I do love grey days though!)
Suzy xxx
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Suzy, thank you so much! I do tend to gravitate toward skater style dresses because they give me a bit of waistline! I have curves everywhere else except my waist and butt! And yes, Jeff really did like the stockings. You should have heard the comments coming out of his mouth when he was taking these photos! Oh and that first blue blazer that I linked from Rosegal is actually a tiny little corduroy fabric but it is super soft like velvet…I have that one, too! You can see how I styled it here. And I am in a complete swoon over Michelle’s green booties! Sending you hugs right back from a rather gray day in New York!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
LOL I can only imagine the kinds of things Jeff was saying to you, Shelbee 😉 😉 he he he
The blue jacket looks fabulous on you too, I love how you styled it with the denim shorts!
Lots of love
Suzy xx
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Aw, thanks so much, Suzy! And yes, Jeff comes up with some doozies when he is “hitting on me”! Is it hitting on me when he’s my husband? Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Pamela
What a brilliant weight loss Shelbee, looking fabulous! I lost just 8 lbs during the lockdown but as everyone else seemed to gain, then I felt an achievement.
I am a big fan of tailoring to fit, most things swamp me if they don’t fit properly and make me look/feel short and fat! One of my lockdown tasks has been to put anything to one side that I’m not comfortable with and either ‘fit’ or out. Fortunately, I have a wonderful lady close to me who is very reasonably priced but if you have to source a tailor it can be an expensive option!
Pamela x
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Pamela, thanks so much! I did gain about 10 pounds early on in the lockdown period. And then my body somehow settled into a sort of time restricted fasting schedule. I think it was mostly due to anxiety at first, but now I am really only hungry and wanting to eat between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Apparently, this type of intermittent fasting is great for controlling caloric intake. I am not complaining! I had found a local seamstress a few years ago who is very reasonably priced so I may reach out to her for some minor tailoring needs. I think I need to clean out my closet first and make piles like you do!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
Love love love this look! The necklace is giving strong RBG vibes!
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Aw, thanks so much, Tamar! I was really happy with this outfit, too. Now to find some place to go while wearing it! Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Haha, I had it with earrings, so that is not that bad. But it took 3 months to arrive. But the color is gorgeous Shelbee, so I definitely would alter it. Looking sexy in those hosiery, is that the correct word? Gerben always wants me to wear those, but they are so damn cold!
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Thanks, Nancy! It was the color that sold me on this blazer! I think I do need to shop around for someone to tailor it for me. And yes, hosiery is the correct word! You should wear a pair for Gerben, just don’t go outside in the cold! It is okay to reserve some sexy things to wear just at home or in the bedroom! Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
I love the colour of your blazer! A good tailor can definitely take it in. As someone who’s petite, I get a lot of my clothes tailored!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
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Thank you, Jennifer! Yes, I think I would like the blazer much more if it fit a little better. I need to find a seamstress/tailor now!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Better late than never! I like that you created lemonade out of lemons by inviting Michelle and her blazer on here. The color is beautiful. Congrats on the weight loss and loving those sexy stockings! Thanks for the link up my friend.
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Thanks so much, Kathrine! I always enjoy a good blogger collaboration for no reason at all! Why not share the love and support our friends, right? I need to write a post about the weight loss because I inadvertently discovered the benefits of intermittent fasting for weight loss. Coming soon to the blog, I think! Have a fabulous day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
I love the lace trim on your jacket. Too bad it took so long to get to you but great job on the weight loss!
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Thanks so much, Joanne! The lace trim is my favorite part after the color!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
The color of your blazer is gorgeous! It’s a shame that it arrived so late! That LBD looks fabulous on you! Congrats on your weight loss!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Jill
And, thank you so much for the feature this week! Have a wonderful day!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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It was my pleasure, Jill! I hope you have a wonderful day!
xoxo
Shelbee
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Thanks so much, Jill! The late arrival was really no big deal since we haven’t had much opportunity for really getting dressed anyway. I am really happy with the blazer though!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
I think the blazer works well as a oversized blazer! And I love your little black dress: it is a fun cut with the fit and flare. Haven’t ordered anything that didn’t make it here in a timely manner thankfully. That would stress me out.
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Thanks so much, Mireille! The wait didn’t really stress me out at that time since we were all on complete lockdown anyway. I spent those first few months in jammies! It might stress me out now…especially if it is Christmas presents that I am waiting for!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Wowzers, looking oh so very sweet (with all do respect). Very sassy and playful. Love it. The seemed stockings are the perfect touch.
Thanks for hosting and here is something funny, I haven’t really ordered much on-line since this stuff has began.
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Patrick, thanks so much, my friend! The stockings are Jeff’s favorite accessory in this outfit, too! Haha. I have been ordering most things online because I am too much of a Nervous Nelly to venture into very many stores!
xoxo
Shelbee
Christina Morley
I love the lace trim on that blazer and the color is gorgeous. The pantyhose are sexy pretty too! My pandemic experience has been more along the lines of those pajama memes. 😀
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Thanks so much, Tina! Oh my goodness, I just laughed out loud at your pajama meme pandemic lifestyle! I can very much relate to that as well! In fact, this past week, I wore the same denim overalls 3 days in a row and then leggings or jammies for 3 days after that!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa DeArmas
I must say that blazer was worth the wait!! It is stunning and the lace detail takes it over the top!!! Love it!! But I must say those stockings 😍 they are classy and sexy!! I will definitely be ordering those!!!
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Thanks so much, Lisa! It was worth waiting for this pretty blazer, for sure! And sassy stockings are always fun! I have a few pairs of thigh highs like these. If you do order similar ones, make sure they have the gripper stuff at the top otherwise they will always slide down on you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nora Minassian
Love the all black look and that pretty blazer is such a great pop color for it. Great look Shelbee!
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Thanks so much, Nora! I am in love with the color of this blazer!
xoxo
Shelbee
ratnamurti
Love the colour of that blazer. Especially withe the black and silver. But extra especially with those stockings!! Wowwee = gorgeous!!!
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Thanks so much, Ratnamurti! The color is what sold me on this blazer. And the stockings were a last minute change because the first few pairs of black stockings I pulled out had runs! So I got frustrated and went with the sassy thigh high stockings! I guess that worked out for the best as well.
xoxo
Shelbee
Shauna
Im so happy you finally got it! Both blazers actually work for fall with all the pretty colors. Maybe you were meant to get them when you did so you could wear them now 🙂 Even the Fashion Gods work in mysterious ways! hehe!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
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Thanks so much, Shauna! I like your perspective! Even if I had received my blazer in March or April, that was when we are all sitting around in our jammies every day anyway! But when my blazer did arrive, I hung it prominently at the front of my closet, waiting excitedly for it to cool down enough to style it! I would touch its soft fabric every time I opened the closet door! Haha. So silly. But I do love all of my clothes like they are cherished objects!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
I love that you two collaborated and turned some blazer mishaps into a fun fall post! The pandemic has truly thrown us all some curveballs.
I love this blazer- the color is so pretty on you!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
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Ashley, thanks so much! This was so fun to join Michelle with our blazer mishaps! It sure keeps blogging fun and exciting as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
Your blazer looks really good, even if a bit large. I’m in the same predicament with my blazer because I lost 18 pounds over the summer (not due to hard work, but due to the right dosage of thyroid meds). But I think I can get away with it being a little loose since it’s wild and boho-ish. And given that it’s not lined, I could probably make some adjustments at the seams if needed. Or add some darts.
Love the way you styled your blazer. Just the right pop of color over your black dress and tights. This was a such fun collaboration! Thank you for initiating it!
Michelle
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Thanks so much, Michelle! This was so much fun! I didn’t do any hard work to lose the weight either. I give all the weight loss credit to stress and anxiety! But it did force me into intermittent fasting which is helpful for maintaining my weight. You look amazing with that new thyroid medicine and your blazer definitely works with an oversized fit because it is so bohemian. I wonder how it would look belted with one of your cute colorful wide belts! This was a fun collaboration. I am glad we did it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I have an order in limbo for more face masks for my son and I’m wondering when in the world it’ll arrive (or if it is lost in nether nether land). Lol. Ohh, I love the color of this blazer and your pumps! So cute!
Carrie
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Thanks so much, Carrie! I am sorry your face masks are delayed! That is super annoying! Speaking of face masks though, you just reminded that Ralphie requested face masks from his favorite YouTuber’s merchandise line for Christmas. I have to get on ordering those so they arrive in time for Christmas! I hope you are having a great week despite the missing mask order!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
Ha, yes, I had several packages sitting on my desk at work for several months until I was allowed back into the building (in June!) to pick them up. It was kind of fun, actually—I had ordered vitamins, wine, and a sweater! Hoping 2nd lockdown doesn’t delay holiday packages!
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Oh no, Cheryl, that would be even more frustrating to know that your packages had arrived but you couldn’t get to them! This second lockdown just forced a cancelation of our Thanksgiving plans, so I sure hope it doesn’t delay holiday packages arriving!
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
I can sure relate to something arriving late due to the pandemic. (As you say, all new vocabulary today!) We are still waiting for bedroom furniture that was supposed to take 3-4 weeks–that was 6 months ago! I actually donated our other furniture and we lived out of boxes until this nice store loaned me a dresser and two nightstands! How about that? It’s supposed to arrive at the end of this month, but so far crickets. So who knows? It’s a strange year all the way around, to be sure.
I like your jacket as an oversized boyfriend blazer!! As you say, you can wear a big bulky sweater under it, too! Or that sexy number you have on in these photos. Love it!
xx Darlene
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Darlene, thanks so much! It is a good blazer and definitely worth the wait. I cannot believe you are still waiting for your furniture 6 months later! That is ridiculous! But also very cool that a store loaned some furniture to you while you are waiting. This new furniture better be all that is expected once it finally arrives! That is really long wait. I hope it arrives soon. We are halfway through the month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
You look great Shelbee and its definitely worth the wait because that blazer is absolutely stunning! The color is beautiful and a nice pop but the lace on the sleeves and on the hem are just perfection!
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Maureen, thank you so much! Some things are definitely worth the wait! It was the color and the lace trim that really drew me to this blazer.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
That was quite the wait! I’m glad you are finally able to wear it! I love the pretty lace detail on the hem and cuffs!
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Thank you, Laura! It was worth waiting for it. It is really soft and very comfortable, too.
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with a poll for WHAT’S ON YOUR THANKSGIVING MENU? Let’s see what dishes everyone serves.
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Thanks so for stopping and joining the party, Dee!
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up with me at my party #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 18, open until November 26 at 12:05 am. I invite you to check out all of my themed link parties. Any link you add to my parties can also be added to my Unlimited Monthly for more views and shares!!
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Thanks so much, Dee!
xoxo
Shelbee
Karen
The most amazing thing about your outfits, Shelbee, is that they are all so fabulously different. I love them all – of course! But there’s something about the simple elegance of this one that really appeals. The blazer is so lovely against the black canvas, the dress is just a perfect shape on you, the necklace is made for this look, and the stockings are seamed – as a lover of seams I’ll say no more!! K
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Karen, thank you so much for this wonderful comment! I definitely have never settled into one strict style genre and love to play dress up however the mood strikes me on any given day. Sometimes classy and sophisticated is my jam, other times, quirky and offbeat. Always with a little bit of edge and sass!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lucy Bertoldi
You both look so cute in your ‘long awaited’ blazers! Covid puts a hold on everything it seems! I’m loving those stockings too- you have such a great style Shelbee xx
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Thanks so much, Lucy! Covid has certainly make this life much stranger than I really needed it to be!
xoxo
Shelbee
Deborah Stinedurf
That is indeed a beautiful blazer my friend! It looks super soft & velvety. Since school closed down again, I too find myself adrift somewhere in the time-space continuum…lol. I seriously need to get my shit together & get a solid schedule for myself again. xo
Debbie
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Thanks so much, Debbie! I didn’t know your schools shut down again! Ugh. I am so sorry to hear that. I have my fingers crossed that we live in a rural enough area that they won’t need to shut down schools again. I need to crawl out of this black hole I seem to have fallen into!
xoxo
Shelbee
Chrissy Rowden
I had a few collabs cancel but no items arriving too late. And you made me smile with your kid playing dress up comment. I kept picturing you play around with it and it reminds me of me always trying to make things work. Anyway, I love this blue blazer on you. It’s pretty and so versatile! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Chrissy! I love playing dress up! Sometimes I do it literally just because I feel like it and I never even photograph the stuff. I am very much like a child! I think you will enjoy my newest post today as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Sparks
You look absolutely gorgeous in that outfit! I want to take you out to cocktails! And I loved the gift guide you featured!
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Aw, Lauren, thanks so much! The idea of going “out for cocktails” seems like such a foreign concept to me now! I wonder if I will ever set foot inside a dining or drinking establishment ever again! Have a lovely weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee