Could I pull this off?

Transcona Shannon

I'm crazy in love with everything about this outfit. Now the fact that all pieces are EF don't hurt any. Substituting the bare legs with tights for warmth, could I pull off this outfit with my body shape?

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9 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from citygirldc

Diana

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Yes! Of course! We already know you can rock a tube skirt so why would you think this wouldn't work?

9 years ago

milehighstyle (Linda)

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I think it looks like it's made for you, Shannon!

9 years ago

amiable

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Absolutely - this is right up your style ally.

9 years ago

Janet

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I don't see why not. Nice outfit!

9 years ago

unfrumped

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I think so for sure! The key is to get the right amount of boxiness in the top over tubeskirt to look relaxed, and be short enough to hit at the right place on the skirt, for petite. So it depends on whether you will rely on these exact pieces, that might or might do that, or if you'll need to copycat using other pieces.

9 years ago

catgirl

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I don't see why not! The only issue to me is how lightweight the sweater is for our weather, and if you are comforable wearing a cami under a semi-sheer layer. I always feel awkardly visible. But you have worn similar silhouettes!

9 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I agree that it isn't a stretch in the least but that your arms may freeze without another layer and that layer would mean you don't get that look.

9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I'm sure it would look great. Is that mesh sweater made of metallic yarn? I've been looking for something like that ever since I saw a very chic parent at my daughter's school in one at the beginning of the month. I was informed that I have a "mom crush."

9 years ago

K. Period.

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Absolutely! You don't have super wide shoulders and you wear pencil skirts with the best, so I would think this would be brilliant on you!

9 years ago

Marley

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Haven't you already pulled off this silhouette????

9 years ago

ironkurtin

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I think you could, sure.

9 years ago

Anonymous

For sure! What was it about this look that concerns you? You've been rocking this silhouette for quite some time.

9 years ago

Suz

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Totally. And, what Claire said.

I might be right in line after you to see if I can nab those pieces! Sheesh, those are cool.

I do think Dianthus has a point that for winter it is not going to work as is. But that still leaves early autumn and spring.

9 years ago

Anonymous

can you still work tights under a knit pencil? (assuming that's a knit) - otherwise, I think this is a fantastic look - would love to wear something like that myself!!

9 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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I don't know - for some reason this outfit looks almost too young for me? I do wear tube and pencil skirts often. Maybe it's the combination of the open knit with the tube skirt that feels a bit more exposed...

I do appreciate the votes of confidence

9 years ago

catgirl

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Exposed - what I said! But not because too young, because it's our climate. I think in a beachy setting this would be perfection. Maybe you can find a similar top that isn't as sheer.

9 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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But then would the outfit have the same appeal with a different top? Hmmmm...

9 years ago

catgirl

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Sure - I think it's the sheen that gives the appeal. You could do an airy scarf.

9 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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Food for thought Una - thanks

9 years ago

Suz

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Yeah....well, it might not be completely work appropriate like this, but would be superb for an out-for-the-evening (or even lunch) look with hubby or girlfriends.

You could have a silky blouse cut a similar way that would give the same sheen and silhouette and (might) be marginally warmer.

But seriously -- this is for our late spring or early fall, as is. It would have been a PERFECT outfit for me to wear the our WritersFest this past weekend. Temps were unseasonably warm outdoors but AC inside.

9 years ago

Deb

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Fabulous look for day or night, work or play. Mixing up the footwear will give it a different vibe. You could layer with a knee length coat if the weather is cool. Useful separates too. I like it a lot!

9 years ago