New things for Autumn-how did I do?

I ran across a really great sale at Belk yesterday. I really had no intention of buying, but the sale was so good I was afraid to pass these things by. Let me know how I did-some things I’m a little unsure about.

New dress. I like it; the pattern is new for me (I tend to be drawn to plain, solid colors so this is a stretch). I love the idea of putting a scarf with it when it cools down but is still too warm for a sweater. Should I stick with a scarf in one of the colors in the dress, or can I branch out (and to what)?

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I paired it with two cardigans as well. The berry one is new, the black one I already own. How does the black one look with the belt over the cardigan and the bottom buttons undone? Does it work for me?

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New banded top and COH jeans. I think the jeans fit well; they’re a higher rise and aren’t too snug. I’ve never owned COH before; hopefully they won’t stretch too much. They're the Amber style that Angie mentioned in today's blog post.

I’m really unsure about the banded top. I feel like it draws attentions to my thigh area, which is paranoia spot for me. Maybe it’s not as bad as I think it is, but is it the best look for me? Do I just need to get used to it?
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Jeans, berry cardi and a new camisole. I like it but if the look isn’t okay for me, please let me know!

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How’d I do? You won’t hurt my feelings if you feel something isn’t the most flattering for me. I need to know these things! Thanks in advance!

16 years ago

Sarah

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Veteran

I'm about ready to head out, but I absolutely love your dress!

Dawn

Active Member

I love your new dress, especially with the berry coloured cardigan!

rute

Love, Love Love!!!!!

You did so well! Love the dress with both cardis and love the last outfit with the cascading cardigan. The banded top is harder to pull off but you did it so well because you are long and slim!

medusa

Karlie, what a great shopping trip! I like everything. The dress looks great on you, I particularly like it with the cardigans. In my opinion both colors and belting styles are good.

The jeans look like a great fit. Honestly you look GREAT in the banded top, it's a good look for you.

I like the last look as well, but I wonder how it would look belted?

Anonymous

You did great. Do not fret about your thighs, you have a beautiful figure. I see no problem areas at all. The jeans look fantastic on you. I love everything you got, especially the beautiful colors and your use of belts.

Tanya

You did amazing! I love everything, especially that gorgeous dress and those jeans were made for you.

Everything is super cute on you. My favorite is the last outfit with the cascading berry cardi.

cciele

Nice haul for the fall!

Dress: Very beautiful. Fits your figure to perfection. I prefer it with the berry cardi; I like how it picks up the lighter pinks in the dress. The black cardi is perhaps a bit heavy for the dress, but it's a nice way to tone down the femininity of the dress (did that make sense?)

Jeans: Great fit!

Banded top: Can you try pulling it down a bit and see how that works for you?

Cardi: I love the colors in that outfit. I wonder, though, how it would look with a top that's a bit longer than the cardi. Or maybe even the cardi tucked in with a belt for the jeans? Just curious to see how those options would work with your proportions

RoseandJoan

Wow Kari, what a great haul. The dress is lovely, if you are unsure of the banded top could you re try it with a skirt?

vera44

Looks really good!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Well done! KILLER frock. It’s much better with a mismatched belt.

Karlie, you are wearing your belts too low. Hitch them up!

shiny

You did well - I love everything. I am very curious to see a photo with the belt hiked up higher, as Angie's suggesting. Looks fine to me, but what do I know? Would love to see how a small tweak like that can make a difference...

karlie

Thanks so much for the positive comments and suggestions! I'm very relieved to hear I'm on the right track, now I just have to work on the mixing and matching. I wore the dress today and even my husband commented to me how nice I looked!

I'll start a new post soon about belt positioning. I went to take some new photos and my camera battery went dead. I thought I was wear wearing belts on my natural waist, but maybe I'm mistaken about it. Angie, I'll let you set me straight on that !

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