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Saturday

My husband took me out for a casual dinner on Saturday. I tried to faux tuck my grey top and bookend the top with my shoes. I'm just not sure about tucking on me at all. It does two things: draws attention to my short waist and wide hips. Oh well! I was comfortable and had fun!

Cowl neck top made by me
American Eagle jeans
Crown Vintage shoes
Miss 60 trench

I also tried a new face powder made by Mattify. It doesn't contain the harmful ingredients that are in a lot of mineral makeup and which cause me to break out with cystic acne. This powder does a nice job of evening out my skin tone. I didn't have time to apply it today, so you can see the difference between 1 & 3.

Monday

I went to Target yesterday with the intention of buying a skirt I had seen on some fashion blogs (Philip Lim's animal print skirt), but was so disappointed in the quality that I left it on the rack. However, I did spot this houndstooth jacket which fits me just right (I can even button it up!) and is made better than you would expect for a $30 jacket.

Merona Houndstooth jacket
Halogen skirt and tee-shirt
Zig Zag tights also from target
katie & kelly booties

Please disregard my messy hair. I was in a rush to get out the door. I fixed it in the office bathroom

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Parsley

Veteran

Your Saturday outfit looks great! The faux tuck works really well to my eye, and I don't see any waist or hip issues at all. I love those oxfords, and they bookend the top perfectly.

That's a beautiful Monday work outfit! I can't believe that jacket was only $30 at Target! It looks fantastic. The pop of color from the tee is great, too.

Beth Ann

I think we've been so accustomed to untucked proportions that we aren't used to seeing the curves of the hip area anymore. The faux tuck creates a nice, and to my eye, attractive, curve at your midline. I like it -- and the houndstooth jacket is a great "pick-me-up" look for Fall. Perfect for your wardrobe.

Ruby Redlocks

Active Member

Agreed, I think the faux tuck works great on you and the pairing of shoe/top combo.

Love your work outfit, and what a steal for that jacket.

cheryle (Dianthus)

(website)

I'm not sure if it was deliberate but you look very sultry in #2. I think the half tuck looks really good. You could try the half side tuck too. I find the angled drape across the hip has a minimizing effect - not that I think you need it.

I LOVE houndstooth. I think you have a few solid dresses in blues/purples and it would be great with them and a pair of boots.

Anonymous

I love the semi-tuck on you! Great top and good find on the jacket.

I love the faux tuck....what kind of AE jeans are those? They fit wonderful!

Isn't Target funny - hit or miss with quality, but thankfully you can usually tell by the feel of the item. I like that jacket a lot!

Amy

Thanks, ladies! Beth Ann, you're pretty smart

Dianthus, I don't have any dresses like you described, but I'm putting them on my list. You're right. They'd look good with this jacket.

Nice date night outfit! I think the semi tuck works fine.
I like your new hounds tooth jacket too. Lovely with the pencil skirt and booties.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You gorgeous creature. You faux tuck with the best of them. I am not used to seeing in dark neutrals, Amy. But #1 and #2 are killer here.

And great new doggie tooth blazer.

Agree with Angie, 1/2 is gorgeous. I do see a difference with the powder (unless it's because you got some sun this weekend). Your face, especially your nose, is less pink and more even in pic 1/2 than 3.

Suz

Heavens above, Amy. #1/2 is a brilliant outfit on you! I see no problems with your hips or waist at all! On the contrary -- this is super-flattering to my eye. I think the faux tuck is just wonderful, on you and on most people. It smooths the curves of those who feel they have too much in that department, and creates a curve for those who feel they have too little. An amazing trick, really!

LOVE the new houndstooth jacket. What a fun pick-me-up. And I'm still chuckling at your husband's comment about booties and how you should get a pair -- when you obviously wear the ones you have so regularly!

catgirl

I see zero hip issues here - you look fantastic and you carry yourself so well in terms of posture which makes all of your clothes fall so nicely.

Caro in Oz

I love the tuck on you. The peep of belt is fantastic with your hair. Great jacket find too YLF.

Windchime

The faux tuck looks great on you, and those grey shoes are marvelous.

I also really love your new houndstooth blazer. I recently bought a houndstooth skirt and was amazed at how many colors in my closet work with it--cobalt, burgundy, black, pink, for starters.

pil

Amy, the semi tuck is super flattering here and I love the grays with your jeans. Even better that you and your husband had a nice time. So envious of your sewing and knitting skills. I wouldn't have noticed had you not mentioned it but I can see that your new powder has even out your skin tone.

Jaime

Both look great including and especially the coat and jacket (and jeans)!

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