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Two outfits - need help!

fathenry

I have replaced my camera and now have pics of two outfits!!

1) drop waist mini dress w/ leggings, kc wedges and aqua cardi. I am pleased that the newer pieces (mini dress and leggings) are able to work with so many things. I added an aqua and bronze pin to the sweater. I'm proud of this one!

http://s685.photobucket.com/al.....CN0002.jpg

2) new layering tee with old jeans and old brown tee shirt. What is wrong with this? How can I make this type of thing work work better? I hope it isn't the 3/4 tee, because I bought two of them in hopes do do the layering tee look a lot this fall.

http://s685.photobucket.com/al.....CN0007.jpg

Thanks in advance for any ideas you have for #2!

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10 Replies

Posted 5 months ago
Louise

I think i'd add a colouful accessory to the second outfit. Perhaps a scarf or a belt? x

Posted 5 months ago
fathenry

Thanks Loulou, good idea. I will try this with a belt at the hip.

I have a hard time styling scarves on myself, but I love them on other people. I will have to give it another try.

Posted 5 months ago
medusa

Wow, the first outfit is great! Nice!

I don't think the second outfit is bad at all - it's a nice casual look and flatters you. What don't you like about it?

Posted 5 months ago
shiny

Lovely first outfit.

The second outfit has a nice simplicity going on. If it were me, I would probably add a statement necklace - something more substantial than the one you have on now. Big and bold and dramatic. And a clutch in a pattern. Like zebra print ... which would coordinate nicely with outfit #1.

(But don't mind me, I have zebra print on my mind lately!)

Posted 5 months ago
Ana (website)

The first outfit looks nice.

The second outfit is very casual, which is okay if that is what you are going for. I think the white top is too long. It is bunching around your tummy in an unflattering way. Could you get it shortened, maybe?

Posted 5 months ago
san

The first outfit is so cute. You have a 60's mod kind of look, and I adore the color of your cardigan.
The second one would be cute with a more substantial necklace, or a scarf at the neck, or a jacket or cardi. One more element would bring it together a bit it seems.

Posted 5 months ago
fathenry

Thanks so much for the ideas. That white top is the problem I think. It does bunch funny and I'm not sure if it should bunch or if I should pull it straight down.

Does anyone know what the proper length is for tops? I'm sure I could easily have it hemmed up.

Posted 5 months ago
Dani

Here's a blog post on top length for both pants and skirts:

http://youlookfab.com/2008/04/.....ver-pants/

http://youlookfab.com/2008/04/.....and-pants/

Are you trying to use the layering tee as an outer layer rather than an under layer? I think a jacket or vest over this type of blouse (as was previously mentioned) could make it work nicely.

How does the shirt look if you pull it down a little so it doesn't bunch so awkwardly?

Posted 5 months ago
Angie (website)

The first outfit is KILLER. Well done! Your legs go on for miles and miles.

Hmmm. I’m not sure if it’s the length of the T. I think it’s just a really casual T that looks odd with heels. This is an outfit for Converse, or very casual flats.

Posted 5 months ago
rute

LOVE LOVE the first outfit!
So chic the black with the aqua cardi!

Posted 5 months ago