Angie's fantastic blog post this morning has me thinking, these are all great ways to rein in the looser cuts or oversize fits and make them wearable by more body types. Because it seems to me that loose, unstructured looks are challenging (or feel challenging) to a lot of us. If we are curvy, we worry that they make us look bigger than we are; if we are petite, we feel overwhelmed; if we have sloping shoulders, some things don't stay properly in place, and so on. This is why Angie's suggestions are so brilliant. They help to anchor the looseness and make it wearable.

So, here's my follow-up question. Let's say you are wearing a more tailored ensemble. Everything is tailored or even body con. How can you bring a bit of "unstructure" to that look?

Example: I am planning (perhaps -- depending on weather, and forum thoughts) to wear a version of the outfit below to my uncle and aunt's 50th wedding anniversary party in early June. It is an afternoon party. The women will probably be mostly in dresses or skirts, but because it's just family and close friends and the venue is quite modest, nobody will be extremely dressy. I will be travelling both before and after this event so I need something that will look good right out of the suitcase.

I like this for the ladylike modesty of the neckline and the easy of the skirt. Nothing wrinkles, and I'd feel fine getting down on the floor with a cousin's baby or toddler if it came to that.

But it may read as a "work" type outfit to some. Curious if it does to you.

And, even if it seems okay for the occasion, is it too 2012 without a bit of unstructure? How would I add that? What kind of topper would do the job? Not saying I am going to spring for yet another new item for one event, but I am curious in general and would love inspiration.