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2 new purchases - opinions please

Inge

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A week ago I bought my first pair of skinny jeans (Lee) and a ruffle skirt. Here are the pictures. I really need your honest opinion.

- Dark wash skinnies with white shirt: the shirt and blazer are too short to wear with trousers, I know. I've always been very self-conscious about my thighs and I'm not at all sure I can pull off this look. What do you think?
Also: there's some bunching going on at the knees, I think I need black boots with a wider shaft for tucking in skinnies.

- Black ruffle A-line skirt: you can't see it in the pictures but the ruffle is a thin black and white stripe. I really liked the skirt in the shop, but now I'm wondering:
a) if the ruffles aren't too frilly for my everything but dainty frame?
b) if this has a 'line dancing' vibe going on. I hope not!-)
I've also just realised that the denim jacket doesn't have the best fit, sigh.
Oh: the grey turtleneck top is a bit see-through, I forgot to add a cami (I would wear one underneath the top when actually leaving the house), my apologies for this.

http://s278.photobucket.com/al.....y%20jeans/
password: fabfactor

(I've also bought a 'red' lipstick yesterday, maybe you can see it in the pics. It's the M.A.C. Frost Odyssey. I'd love to wear a true red one - like Ana and Angie - but that looks horrendous against my skin tone, I need a more blue-ish red with pink undertones.)

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Latest reply was from Inge

bella

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Veteran

I don't know why you're worried, you look great in all the pictures, jeans are particularly nice, well done! I like the red lippies, too. You have to go with what works for your skin tone.

Julia

Inge you look wonderful in all of them! Love your red lipstick too.

susan

You look fab! I especially like the first pic with the white jacket and the skirt with your denim jacket. What do you think is wrong with the fit of your denim jacket? Skinnies look great!

greenglove

(website)

Veteran

You look fab in all that you posted. Looks like your thighs are perfect for skinnies, Love the shape of your skirt and the length of the sweater with it!

Tanya

Veteran

You look wonderful in both the skinnies and the skirt Inge! Great fit! And the lipstick is great on you as well. I love the skirt with the boots and grey turtleneck combo.

About the denim jacket: it might be a bit too loose ( or it's just the camera angle). I'd personally also prefer a cleaner dark wash.

tarzy

Veteran

Just my .02 cents - you have absolutely nothing to fret about! You look GREAT in the skinnies. You have great legs for that look!

I love the second look on you, too. Very feminine - I like that ruffle on you. I agree that at some point you might think about replacing that denim jacket with a darker wash that fits a bit better, but I think it's a great silhouette for you.

Patience

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I think everything is awesome! The skinnies are wonderful and I think the button down just needs to be a tad longer. The skirt is gorgeous on you. I think the denim jacket looks fine from the side but from the front it does look a little loose in the waist. But it still works. I LOVE the lipstick too. You looks so regal in everything.

Angie

(website)

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Wooohooo!! You look fabulous in skinny jeans! You have a GREAT shape and fantastic legs. The button down and jacket combo looks really nice! What on earth were you worried about my dear, Inge. I hope, hope, hope that we have reassured you. You ROCK a pair of skinny jeans with the best of them. Now it’s time to make up for lost skinny jeans and boots moments

The skirt outfits are KILLER. Orbit take off happening in my study..

Just landed. Phew! What an exciting ride! LOVE the skirt with the poloneck. The ruffles are super. And the red lipstick is so you. Classy, vibrant and somehow still understated. You look amazing in skirts.

I’d consider having your denim jacket tailored a wee bit. Might be worth the expense. I can see you getting a lot o if use out of it, especially in a Belgium Summer.

Violet

I agree with everyone else that you look fantastic in all your outfits. The red lipstick is perfect. You look beautiful!

shiny

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"Regal" - that's the perfect word!

I think you look amazing, Inge! Those skinnies are perfection and there's nothing wrong with your thighs. I think the shirt and blazer don't need to be longer - you definetly have the figure to pull off skinnies with shorter tops.

The skirt is adorable! I know what you mean about line dancing, but you don't look a lick country to me. It's how you've toned it all down with the subdued colors. Gray is definetly your color, by the way. This WORKS. It's both regal AND just a tad cheeky too.

I am envious of how great you look in a turtleneck! As for the jacket, I think the fit is fine - it's slightly more relaxed but that's okay. And, I do like the color - it's not your usual expected dark wash. Plus, as I said above, gray is your color and you wear it well.

The only thing I might add is a scarf in a bright pop of color - something unexpected like yellow? Can you wear yellow?

dee2do

You look great in those skinnies. If I looked that good, I'd go buy a pear (pun) today.
You have great posture, to boot (no pun intended)!

dee2do

Lena

Inge, you look fabulous in everything!!!

And your lipstick goes well with greys. Like everybody already said, very regal and sophisticated.

marianne

You look great in everything, Inge! Regal is a very proper word. I love your posture, too, and I am envious of the turtleneck fit. The skinnies look amazing, soo elegant with the jacket and white shirt!
I think the denim jacket looks very nice with the skirt, too.

Inge

(website)

You guys!!! Thank you! You have totally made my day, my entire week, actually! I'm positively radiating with joy here. I think I might hop on a plane this minute to come and kiss you all in person;-)

"Regal", (blushing) that certainly is a compliment I will never forget!! I'm on cloud nine here!

Bella: I couldn't agree more, about going with what works for your skin tone. I didn't mean to imply I'm not happy with the new lipstick, on the contrary: I love it and I'm so glad to read in the comments that it was the right colour choice.

I think the denim jacket is a little bit too loose in the back and the waist. But you're right Angie, I got tons of use out of this one already. It's starting to fray around the cuffs and the colour has faded a little too, so I think I'll start looking for a replacement in the Spring collection.

Shiny: a bright-coloured scarf is a super idea! Yellow is not a good colour on me, unfortunately (I can just about pull off a pale yellow, I think). How about a raspberry red or a bright purple or green?
I love grey by the way, and I'm chuffed that I wear it well (and I don't mind looking a tad cheeky either, not at all;-)

Dee: I'm still laughing about the (un)intended puns.

Thank you about the posture compliment too. I had back problems as a child (sudden growth spurt) and my specialist always insisted on my standing and sitting up straight. I guess that paid off in the end. I must say that all those hours in front of the computer as an adult, have had a somewhat negative effect, but I make a conscious effort to counterbalance that. So I'm extra happy that you ladies noticed it.

I'm definitely going to wear my skinnies with boots often from now on, oh yesss. And my new skirt is coming out to play tomorrow evening (Christmas Eve dinner with my family).

Thanks again everyone, you've no idea how excited I am about this!

shiny

Veteran

Raspberry red or bright purple or green sounds great too! Or even turquoise. Anything that's a bright pop of color - but harmonizes with the lipstick too! Blue undertones?

Anonymous

You look great, just perfect. I Love you in skinnies and boots and I love the skirt and jacket. You really do have great style.
The lipstick color is a great match for you. This has been a good lesson in color for me, to see you and the other lipstick wearers choose their 'own' shade of red. I have trouble with color so I love learning through you. I wish I could wear lipstick, I think I have an allergy because it causes my lips to dry out terribly. If I could wear it I suspect I would wear the same color you are wearing. I love it.

Maya

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You have a very equestrian look going on that I really like. The skirt is my favorite piece of the lot. I don't think it's too ruffly and girly at all. It looks great. And you should copyright that lipstick shade! Skinnies and boots look good too. 5 stars!

Ana

(website)

Veteran

I like everything--I even like the denim jacket, although I agree with Angie that maybe you could have it taken in a little. I had to have mine taken in at the side seams. It's a small change, but I think it makes a difference. I like the wash. Is it grey? I thought it was grey to begin with.

LOVE the red lipstick! Red is so tricky, but once you find the right one, it's really fun to wear. I've switched to a deeper, berry red for Winter, too.

You always look gorgeous, Inge! You remind me of Enya, kind of ethereal and fairy like.

yublocka

(website)

Veteran

Another fan here. The skinnies, boot and skirt all look divine on you!!!

Patience

Veteran

Hee hee. Inge, don't you now have three more excuses to get a pair of red or silver 20-eye docs? Seriously, I'm volunteering my US address and forwarding services if needed.

Inge

(website)

This keeps getting better and better, if you guys keep this up, I'll be celebrating the New Year feeling like a supermodel!-))

Shiny: yes, definitely blue undertones. I love the monochromatic look, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a splash of colour too, and I think I might get out the Belisi scarf again then, it's proven to be very versatile. Now I just need to learn to tie a scarf in a few different ways;-)
http://www.belisi.com/2-scarve.....arves.aspx

Maya: I love the equestrian look very much, so I'm really glad you said that. And an endorsement for skinnies and boots, coming from you, that's pretty special too;-)

That's a lovely compliment San, but don't sell yourself short, you've been picking great colours for yourself lately. (did you end up keeping that gorgeous Burberry coat, by the way, I was SO impressed with that). I'm sorry to hear about the lipstick problems, that is very annoying!

Ana: the jacket is actually a medium blue wash (but the colour has faded, and I can see why you would think it was grey. The pictures aren't the best quality either). It's a bit worn-out, but I'll definitely keep the tailoring possibilities in mind for my next jacket. And now I'm really curious about your berry red lipstick too!!

Patience: I really do, don't I!-)) But now I'm also considering the black ones (dilemma, dilemma): I tried my skinnies with my chestnut riding boots as well, and didn't like that look so much. I think I need black boots to obtain the longest possible leg line, if that makes sense? But Docs would be perfect for tucking in skinnies, wouldn't they, and they would look super with my new skirt too, right?-)
Volunteering your address: that's so sweet. Would it be alright if Angie sends me your e-mail address, then we can discuss this off-list.

anne

Veteran

Lovely outfits Inge. I really like the skirt!

Patience

Veteran

Angie, can you connect Inge and I via email? Ooh! I'm so excited that you are considering the docs.

ChristineB

You look amazing in the skinnies - you have great, shapely legs. Nothing at all to be self consious about! I also LOVE the skirt. I'm such a sucker for ruffles. I think the jean jacket & the skirt are a gret combo of hard & soft.

Sihaya

Veteran

Inge - I just had to chime in just to say that I have joined Angie in orbit as I looked at your skinnies as well as ruffle skirt pix. You look so awesome - regal, poised, spunky, naughty, yet nice. I am sure Santa will be good to you today You look great in everything and I am tempted to try a ruffled skirt for the first time in my life after watching you in yours.

Anonymous

No Inge I did not keep the red Burberry jacket. I loved the color but the fit in the shoulders was not right for me. I saw a gal wearing it the other day and I had a cringe of sad but I must have a proper fit, as we all know. But I tell you what I am a sucker for that deep red color. You ought to see the rugs in my house. As far as clothing I will buy just about anything if it is that deep red. I could overdose if I'm not careful. I really think it has to do with our grey light in this Puget Sound area we live in, I crave deep red.

Inge

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I'm still walking on air, this has been such a confidence booster! Thank you ladies!!

Sihaya: I still have a big happy grin on my face, what a compliment!!
Christine & Sihaya: I had never tried on a ruffled skirt before in my life (and it's only because of YLF that I even considered it now, good thing I did!)

I wore the grey turtleneck, skirt and boots on Christmas Eve, and received tons of compliments on everything (the lipstick too). I'm pleased as Punch!

San: that is a shame, but I agree, such an amazing coat should fit you perfectly. And see: you're automatically drawn to a colour that looks gorgeous on you - it really does! (would love to see your rugs too;-)

Patience: I'm excited now too;-) Still not sure about which colour to pick. I will start a new thread for this. (I've just discovered they come in black patent too, I'm curious to hear your opinion on that).