closet cleanout and questionable items (w pics)

Ok, it is sooooooo hard to post pics. I don't know why since you can't see my face. You guys that show your face are so brave! Seriously!

Anyways, so these are a couple of summer items that I have worn over the past weeks that I am not sure about, so please comment or critique as much as you want. I want to stop buying ill fitting clothes or start wearing these items with something that is more flattering.

Ok, first picture just so that you can see my body type.
Basic dark bookcut jeans with black shirt.
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_3091.jpg

2nd pic.
Black clamdiggers with tunic length red top. Is the top way too long for petite me? I like this length of clamdiggers the best, just right below my knees.
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_2926.jpg

3rd pic.
Tan walk shorts and teal top with black cardi. Are the walk shorts a good length? Is the top working with this??
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_3042.jpg

4th pic.
Button up shirt and straight leg jeans.
What do you think of the button up shirt?? Is this length appropriate for my shape?
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_3143.jpg

5th pic.
White clamdiggers and blue top. This is the same style as the red one, so does this look work on me? I need to shorten the length of the clamdiggers so please ignore the folds as I was trying to make it more length appropriate.
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_3176.jpg

6th pic.
dark blue walk shorts and tan top. Are these shorts flattering on me? I feel like they make my thighs look big! Also, I'm a bit self conscious of my knees and I feel like they make them stand out more.
http://s427.photobucket.com/al.....G_3184.jpg

So, thanks for all the comments!

17 years ago

naf

Active Member

You have a great figure and clean, modern style

Here are my 2 cents:
I like your black shirt, jeans, baby doll tops and don't think they are long at all. Like both colors, red and teal. I love the pink bag I also like the black cardi, it's a little dark with outfit #3. Keep it for other outfits.
I like the clam diggers and agree that just below the knee is a good length for you. The folded white ones looked a little long to me. The length of the black clamdiggers seems just right to me.
I am not a fan of the button down shirt in #4, denim walkshorts or the tan sweater in #6.

Antje

Veteran

Muequita, totally agree with naf, you've got a great figure, and you've got the best legs/calves! Great to show these off with your clamdiggers and shorts.

I think all your shorts/clamdiggers fit well. I think the issue in the last picture (#6) -where you feel this makes you look big in the thighs or knees- comes from the horizontal line created by the edging of the sweater, not the shorts themselves. Does that make sense? Just like Naf, I'm not a fan of that sweater; it's not super flattering.

The button down shirt is a bit plain, it might look better with a belt in a bright color.

I really like you in the sleeveless babydoll tops, with and without cardis. And keep showing off those calves; you probably look great in skirts and dresses as well.

Munequita

Thank you, naf! My style is actually a bit eclectic, and I am usually wearing jeans or a dress on a day to day basis. These pictures are of me trying to incorporate clamdiggers or walkshorts into my summer wardrobe. It is hard for me to put the outfits together since I'm petite and a pear. Also, most of the outfits posted here I was wearing around the house so I am not accesorized at all!

About the denim walkshorts, I thought I was wearing them with the wrong tops, but I guess they just don't fit right so that is why they never looked good on me. The button down shirt barely comes out of the closet because I don't know how to wear it and I was just experimenting that day. Thank you so much for the input!

Hmm Antje, so you liked the dark denim walkshorts? I was typing the last post when you replied and you are saying that it is the top that is the problem. Well, I guess I have to experiment with longer tops then. I have only tried them with more voluminous tops and that was disastrous...couldn't even get the courage to post those pics!

Oh yeah, I have no problem getting rid of that sweater top...I don't like that color on me anyways. It was just what I was wearing around the house with those hard to wear walkshorts.

I do need some color in my life!!!!!!!!!!!! Accessories like belts and shoes are definitely what can finish off an outfit nicely. I have learned this here on this forum. I need to stop gravitating towards neutrals!!

Amanda

I agree with the others -- the two babydolltops looks great on your and the tan sweater doesn't do anything for your coloring. And go for the clamdiggers and walk shorts - they are great summer looks.

shell

1. even though it's just for body type, i like this outfit! pretty top

2. i think the top is perfect for clams. it would look fabulous with a cropped cardi (maybe in an oatmeal or green color?)! clam length is great!

3. i think this outfit looks nice. the shorts are a little short to be clamdiggers, so they look a little more casual. but i think you can still get away with it. i like the colors together! you could add a funky beaded necklace to this outfit and look fab!

4. this shirt seems fine like this, but maybe a little boring. sorry try adding some pearls and a funkier belt? you could also try it with bootcut jeans instead for a more balanced silhouette.

5. love this color combo too. white works well w/ your skin tone!

6. not the most flattering outfit compared to the others. pants are too fitted through the thigh, i think. probably a little too short, esp. if you're self-conscious about the knee. i say toss them and look for a longer dark denim clamdigger. shirt is ok, but not my favorite style.

Thank you ladies for helping me with these items! I didn't know if they were working for me and my shape, so now I can wear the babydoll tops and the black and white (after altering to perfect length of course) clamdiggers with confidence.

So, I've decided to toss the dark denim shorts and tan sweater out of my closet! I agree with everyone about the sweater not being great, and the shorts are just too hard to find tops for. Thank you so much for the comments!

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