WiW 03/08-13/10 JennyB

JennyK (NC)

My week in clothes!

First, though, I need your help on these two shirts I ordered online. I think I should not have tried to order shirts that I haven't tried on.

http://tinyurl.com/yc2hvfl

Monday:
I tried to force Spring to come, but I'm not sure whether it worked!
http://tinyurl.com/yle6dsx

Tuesday:
Another day of disguising bloat
http://tinyurl.com/ygw99c4

Wednesday:
This seems awfully familiar...
http://tinyurl.com/ylgryd4

Thursday:
Bombshell Butch!
http://tinyurl.com/yk3xp7r

Friday:
Not-so-casual Friday
http://tinyurl.com/yfx86qr

Saturday:
Edgy or off the cliff?
http://tinyurl.com/ydcdwgs

Although I adore effusive praise, I do crave constructive criticism, so don't be afraid to give it to me!

16 years ago

What I Wore

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Latest reply was from Debora

elpgal

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Jenny, I am venturing timidly. I had to stare at each pic for a long time to find anything wrong at all.

I love Monday's spring outfit but I think a more saturated color for the cardigan would work better, perhaps a raspberry pink instead of the light pink. What do you think?

Saturday: I am not a fan of the ties. Maybe, if they were in a different color, they would work.

My favorite outfit is Tuesday's. I wish I looked nearly as polished when bloated.

16 years ago

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My favorite is also Tuesday. What I wouldn't give to look that 'disgustingly bloated'! As if!

Wednesday: I wish you knew where the belt was from, because I love it. LOVE it.

Saturday, uh...I'm not a fan of the ties either, but good for you for trying something new!

16 years ago

April

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Jenny -- since I lured you into getting the JNY shirt, let me say that I think you could size down. But let me also say that if sizing down would mean ordering a Small, forget it. That's the size I ordered for my sister and they are sold out.

I had to laugh reading your blog post about casual Fridays and talking to your boss about your jeans. I work in a "no denim" environment, and I always wonder why no one has realized that elastic-waist, cotton knit pants and holiday-applique sweatshirts -- standard fare in my workplace -- are far worse than nice denim.

16 years ago

taylor

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You look pretty each day.:)
I think you would LOVE a closet full of Pucci dresses in every color and style:) The abstract bold prints look great on you. Nice job")
The sandals wrapped over denim on Sat. is a very advanced fashion forward look. My eye hasn't quite adjusted to it yet, even on the celebs.

16 years ago

Maya

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I think the Jones NY shirt might be too big as well...but as I very well know, sizing down might cause it to be too tight in the boobs. Although it does look like there is some room. The whole thing just looks very...scrunchy, like there is extra fabric. The purple shirt is not so fab, but it seems like you figured that out. Shirts are so hard, aren't they?

I love your outfits this week. The ankle ties aren't quite doing it for me either, but I love your creativity! I wonder how it would look over leggings or ultra tapered jeans.

Your ordering-pizza-while-feeling-bloated outfit is so pretty. You wear a-line skirts really well. Your springtime outfit is also sweet, though I agree with Elpgal about trying it with a brighter pink. My favorite is Wednesday though. I love how that shirt looks layered and the belt is fantastic.

16 years ago

Queen Mum

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Jenny- I couldn't find anything wrong with any of your outfits either. Elpgal made a good point to try a more saturated color cardi with that dress. You would probably be much happier with the outfit. Everything else gets an A+
And, I really like the laces tied around your jeans. fun and fashion forward

16 years ago

Louise

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Love your outfits if the 'butch' one felt too butch perhaps add a string of pearls? The yellow dress is great. I'm not keen on the shoes in the last picture tied over the jeans though i think they could look great with a skirt. I hear you on the no denim rule. We have that rule and i look at some of the awful things some collegues wear and think how can that be better than my wide leg jeans and a fab top!!! x

16 years ago

Sihaya

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I loved your outfits Jenny - the spring is great - so are all the skirts. Gorgeous. I personally am not a fan of ties on top of the jeans. Thanks for posting. I love your balance of bright colors and neutrals.

16 years ago

marianna

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Another great week. I think the sandal ties over skinnies works on you -- you have the long legs to pull it off! Daring and fun.

You do a GREAT job at disguising bloat. Teach me?

16 years ago

Angie

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Your outfits get better with each posting, Jenny.They all work perfectly well to me. You are our gorgeous blonde bomb shell and long may it last! Our blonde wonder woman :0)

I like the sandal ties over your skinnies too. Sweet!

Try sizing down on the white shirt. This could be a KILLER look.

16 years ago

yublocka

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1) Jenny I love that white shirt on you! Can you not return the purple even though you bought it online?

2) Where is the zing? The colour and print of that dress is all zing baby!!

3) Gosh Jenny, I don't have a waist/tummy like that when I'm *not* bloated. You've got nothing to worry about there!

4) Why not go for deja vu when it works? This is a great combo of pieces for you.

5) This outfit doesn't grab me like your others. I know other people like the look of flats better with straight leg than skinny jeans, but I don't for myself or for you. Your usual style is a lot more playful than this!

6) Another Jenny classic look. Who needs casual when you can look like this!?!?

7) Love the tee and jeans. Sandal ties over jeans, not so much.

All up such great looks Jenny - fantastic week you have had!

16 years ago

cciele

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I have nothing much to add other than you totally know how to dress for your bombshell luscious figure. You go, girl! I can't see any evidence with bloat, so your outfits must be working.

Funny about the "butch" outfit -- isn't it similar to your challenge (menswear-oriented outfit). I could be misremembering

Definitely thumbs down on the purple shirt and try resizing the white one.

The thongs around the leggings are interesting. I'm not sure that I would do that, but you are rocking it!

16 years ago

Kristine

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Jenny, I like the white shirt on you. It's too bad the purple one didn't work out. I've learned the hard way about shopping online too!

I like your spring dress, that outfit has plenty of zip! Cold though!

Tuesday and Wednesday are both gorgeous, classic, elegant!

Thursday also looks nice, the red shirt is killer on you! I'd prefer lighter shoes, or nude hose to lighten it up a little on the bottom (but I guess that's the last thing on your mind when you're going for the bombshell butch look :))

Friday is my absolute favorite, so elegant!! I love all of the neutrals together. I feel the same way about pantyhose, I hate them!

I actually kind of like your sandals, but I'm kind of torn. Maybe push the tie down just a little so they're skirting the bottom edge? I like the idea of trying something edgy though, good for you!

16 years ago

JennyK (NC)

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Thank you so much for all of your comments!

I knew when I walked out of the house with the sandals tied up over my jeans that I was doing something either very fashion-forward or fashion-flop. That morning I had a bit of shopping to do as well as going up to Boy Toy's (Lutheran) church to participate in a a charity event they were having. I have to admit that every head turned when I walked in! They are mostly an older, conservative group. I always give them something to talk about, that's for sure! LOL!

I can't say that I follow high fashion nor what celebrities wear, so if anyone else is doing this, I didn't know a thing about it. I may try it again with a slinky clubbing top for going out on a date.

As for the blouses... I'm informed that the white shirt is sold out in size small. The attractive price doesn't look so attractive when in the end I am going to return both. I will have my purchase price refunded, but will have spent $10 for shipping plus at least $6 for return shipping. I'll be out $16 with nothing to show for it. Grrrrrrrrrrr.....

Angie - You're remembering my Wonder Woman comments from your blog posting, eh? LOL - If I could get away with wearing that costume, I would! In fact ... Anything goes on Halloween, right?

Thanks for the suggestions on using a more saturated color cardi with the first dress. I think that's a great idea and I'll be on the lookout.

And by the way - I really WAS too bloated to wear a lot of my regular clothing items last week. I had to search out stretchy fabrics and just wore belted stuff a notch or so looser than usual.

16 years ago

Debora

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Another great week, Jenny! So sorry the tops didn't work out for you. I love that you gave the little old ladies something to talk about! Keep those great outfits coming!

16 years ago

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