MINI OVERHAUL 1: Tricky trousers + vintage blouse. Pic heavy

Here are some black viscose trousers that I find difficult to wear, though very comfy and I love the style (on others), but I am uncertain if it works for me.

I've altered the brightness in the photos to get more the most revealing contrast.

The blouse, see #14-18: again a second hand find that I havn't worn that much. I thought maybe dark blue (or some bright colour) skinny jeans would work, but I don't have any. The shape is voluminous, so I think I need something skinny beneath.. or not?? Keep or let go??

Feel free to be honest!

#1-4 Tricky trouser front, side, back
#5-6 + silk draped blouse
#7-8 + Marc by MJ star blouse w/ skinny belt
#9-10 + vintage silk blouse + skinny belt
#11-12 + A-line dress + golden belt
#13 + floral dress
#14-18 +vintage brown silk blouse + belt
#19 Tricky trousers travelling (NYC last year)

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13 years ago

Jewell

Veteran

Sorry to say I am not a fan of the trousers. They seem to add bulk to your frame where there really isn't any. I like all of the toppers, especially the one in pics 10 and 11. The vintage brown silk blouse looks too big, though. And I think you're right about needing a slimmer fitting pant for the blouse in pics 7-9. I wonder how a different belt might look with that top. Perhaps something wider or with more contrast?

ManidipaM

I have to say I rather like the pants, especially with the shorter blouses (5-11). With a longer dress, the intentional top volume is so hidden that they look like too-short skinnies or leggings.

As for the brown blouse, how about trying it over a pencil skirt?

fern

I think the trousers are fighting your shape - except then I got to #12 and Wow! Fantastic outfit. But the trousers are mostly covered there - I would keep the trousers for this look, unless you have another pair that has that leg line.
I love volume, & I think the vintage blouse is potentially awesome, but wow, that's a lot of sleeve. Do you love the color? I imagine the fabric is amazing texturally.

Meredith1953

I don't love the trousers themsevles but the way you styled them in #7, #12 and #19 really seem to work for the trousers and your shape. I love the black and white slingbacks too!

harmonica

Thanks for commenting, I'm all grateful!

In my mind all my clothes are in such a shape so that I don't have to think about it. I don't want to have trousers that I can only wear with covering up or needing some other item draw attention away from "misfittings" / revealing shape or fabric.

Though, I realise that building a wardrobe and replacing holes and certain items takes time.

fern: I like the colour of the blouse, but I am not totally *in love* with it. In my mind, the sleves were fun, but as I said I need to buy skinnies or something to pair it with.

ManidipaM: I've tried pencil skirt, but I can't remember if it worked. I've never worn it with a pencil so my guess is that it didn't turn out very successfully. I'll try again.

Aida

First off, if you don't already have them you NEED some slim trousers so you can wear things like #12 OFTEN. That silhouette is so good!! Ok onto the trousers.... I think these trousers will work best with longer drapey blouses that are belted and blousoned like you've done in #10 but a longer tunic length; they aren't _quite_ loose enough through the thigh and I'm not totally sold on the wide waist band (but that's just me). I do really like the pseudo-peplum silhouette with them in #7, I think that has potential. Not really loving the brown silk blouse, it looks quite large on you and it seems a little stiff for silk?

missvee

I love the blouse in #7 and agree with the others that #12 is a fabulous look for you. The brown silk blouse does seem too big and too stiff - I don't know what you could do about that other than to take the side seams in a bit. You've got some great shoes here!

Beth Ann

!2 and 13 are amazing! Actually once you hit #7, the silhouette is spot on! I agree with the others that you're having to work around the trousers. A good pair of slim fit trousers would be extremely versatile for you!

Anonymous

I also agree that slim trousers would look great on you and with your styleing ideas here.

I also think the pleated trousers would look great on you but the ones here are too small. They should be loose, sit lower on the hip even have a slight droopyness in crotch area. "slouchy trousers" and also longer and some scrunching at the ankle.

fashionista

The pants are cool and I think it would look great like the one you styled in #1 with tank tops or shorter fitted tees.

Sorry again couldn't stop myself...or white button down tucked in and heels... would look great.

CocoLion

(website)

If you are wearing the tricky trousers in all photos, I think they can look great if styled right! To me, the way you have them styled works really well in 7 and 12. Simple and all black, no distractions. I should add, I like things minimal, that is my personal taste. I also think #10, 17 and 19 are pretty cute as well. 12 is very chic. I keep going back to look at it. Nice work!

Thanks for all the great input!

I will keep the tricky trousers until I find a replacement and wear them like #7, 12, 19 (which are my personal favorites).

I support ferns suggestion on the blouse, which is a bit stiff because it is raw silk (I'm not sure about the english term). I'm not totally in love with it, but will keep it for a while to see if I can come up with any solutions that will work.

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