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WIW: 3/29 - for Angie :-)

Emily K

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This is what I wore last night for a casual dinner out. New linen shirt (with white cami!) 501's and Everlane loafers. Bonus picture is another way I'd wear the shirt and pants--with black belt, and black Jack Purcell Converse. Final bonus--a pic of my dog Frankie--she had to come around and check things out.

You guys! I have to say that this exercise did not make me feel better about myself! I'm in the final stretch of losing a bunch of weight--15-25 pounds to go--but I really thought I looked slimmer than this! Maybe the camera adds about 400 pounds, IDK.

Comments and suggestions welcome. I'm wondering if this outfit would be better unbelted...I didn't cinch it tight, but I did want to put something in the belt loops.

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Perfectshirt in piece-dyed Irish linen

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The Modern Loafer

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Converse Jack Purcell Jack Ox

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Rebecca Minkoff Thin Leather Belt, Black

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Hi Emily I think both versions of this outfit are terrific! I have been stalking those Everlane loafers myself, but they are stupidly expensive in Cdn $. Anyways - you look great to my eye, but I know EXACTLY what you mean about feeling slimmer than you think you look in a photo. In my opinion, jeans are hard to photograph well - and that's just the way they look. When you think about it, there is a heavy fabric, even heavier in the zip/fly area, pockets, waistbands and belts going on - all of which add heaviness . But hey - congrats on losing what you have so far - it's a huge achievement.

eta - yes, cell phone cameras add 400 lbs .

chewyspaghetti

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Very cute!

Anonymous

You look great, Emily!

Emily K

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Nice of you to say, Lisap. Actually, these particular pants ARE extra poofy around the whole waist/zip/pocket area. I read on-line somewhere that it happens because they cut the waistband on grain and it shrinks up disproportionately to the pant, which is across grain at that point. I like the boyfriend-y cut, in general, but have had some dissatisfaction with the fit of this specific pair. No excuses, though. I'm waiting to buy "better" pants when I hit goal weight.

kkards

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1st love these outfits. & love that meeting another belt- shoe matcher!
2nd you look fab! I think we all look at our pictures and wonder sometimes who's looking back at us. Me, I always think who is this old looking women wearing my clothes.

Anonymous

Oh! I love that white blouse!! What a win.

bridgie

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Emily, I think you look great in both pics. You did say comments welcome--- so, I would like to see Frankie in pic with light shoes and belt. (Sorry, I am the person on here that seldom comments unless it pertains to animals. Then I usually have a smart-alecky comment. LOL)

Not smart alecky: What breed is beautiful Frankie?

Emily K

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Hi, bridgie--Frankie is a Shar Pei. She was four last November and we got her from rescue. My avatar is a cuter picture of her taking a yawn.

LaPed

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Fantastic! I like both renditions but love the little pops of black in #2.

JAileen

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Wow when I first saw Frankie I thought you had a tiger in your house!!!!

Emily, I think your eye thinks you are heavier than you are. I think you look great. I like the buff shoes and belt. It makes a really cute outfit.

Joy

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You look great! I like the outfit in #1 best and think the belt is a good idea. Empty belt loops look odd and the way you semitucked the skirt slims the waist. Even professional cameras are said to add 10 pounds. Congratulations.

Emily K

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I think you are all too nice to say that the high vamp of the sneakers is not doing me any favors. I do wear the sneakers all the time, though, and I really like them. However, I could sub a pair of casual black leather slides.

MATISSE Coconuts by Matisse Mateo Slide Sandal

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bridgie

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Emily, I see nothing wrong with your sneaks. I prefer them over slides. Nothing wrong with slides. A matter of personal choice. I have bought four pairs of sneaks this month. Giving up my three inch heels for good now. I am glad you directed me to your avatar. Frankie is sooo cute with the big yawn. Then I continued on to your website which was another treat. You are so talented. So much to see in your beautiful garden, I scrolled through, and will go back another time to look closer. However, I did see your nice looking son. He appeared to be having a nice vacation.

Last, but not least (if you do not know me, you are quickly learning) I saw glamorous (if girl), handsome (if boy) Memphis. Also the other pose of Frankie. Enjoyed both. I have another friend in Seattle. His name is Sam. He is in security.

Anonymous

Looks good to me. And cutie photo bomber.

Angie

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YOU ARE GORGEOUS, and #1 is KILLER. You look amazing - congrats on the weight loss - svelte and healthy. Love your hair.

Emily K

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bridgie--thank you for all your generous comments! Yes, Memphis is a boy. There is another one--kinda crazy-looking with a tortie face--named Summer (female) but we call her Boo.

Diana

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Emily, you look fantastic! Love the outfits (I think you've got that perfect combo of crisp and easy going on here) and your hair is awesome. You do not look heavy at all!

Frankie looks so huggable and soft! (I hope she does not mind hugs!)

Firecracker (Sharan)

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These are both super cool looking outfits. I love that linen shirt on you, and it looks fantastic semi-tucked with the boyfriends jeans. Both pairs of shoes are just right. Maybe your eye needs to adjust to the sneakers with a cropped length, but I think it looks great. I like your belt and shoe matches here, too (high five kkards!). You might also like to try a wider belt with these jeans. I like wearing my wide jeans belts with my boyfriend jeans.

Jaime

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Well I looked at the pictures before I read your text and thought how great you look and would have never expected that you feel you need to lose weight. What jumped out at me is your gorgeous smile when Frankie popped in.
That said I do know that feeling of unpleasant surprise when I first look at any pictures of myself. I find if I let the first impression sink in and go back later I don't look as bad as I thought.
And finally both versions of this outfit are excellent. Hope to see more!

Anonymous

Oh wow, I love #1! It is such a perfect outfit. I love the soft yellow. The matching belt was a good call.

Is the leather on these shoes easing up? I'm in the party of people considering them.

Wow x 2, your dog is just the sweetest thing I've ever seen!

You look slim and trim and congrats on the weight loss. The 501 look great on you. I can't imagine anyone looking better in them. They ARE more of a boyfriend type of jean, so you have to get used to that fit.

Emily K

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smittie--I sized up on the shoes as suggested on the website. Probably, I am in-between sizes as they are a smidge long and there's a bit of slip in the heel. However, they were comfortable right out of the box, with no breaking-in needed. I've worn them on three occasions for about 3-4 hours each time with no blisters or chafing. The sole seemed stiff, but has been comfortable. I like these shoes and would buy another pair.

Mirjana

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Both versions are great, but #1 is terrific, you are adorable Emily.

lyn67

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Love them both, and for the sake of God, you DO LOOK slim enough but kinda understand how you feel! Been there, felt that....so be kind to yourself!:-))

RobinF

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I think these looks are great and you don't look heavy at all!

Bijou

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You look great, and the planned outfit with the white cami is sublime, so great to see it on you. I have to say that LisaP is right in every way. Taking photos (particularly in jeans) does not look as flattering. I find my dark indigo jeans to photo better than my lighter denim.

Chris987

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This is GREAT, such a nice example of a simple and basic outfit that changes completely with different footwear and belt. Plus the linen shirt is really pretty. I'm going to use both as inspiration for some outfit creation. Love your smile when Frankie did her photo-bomb thing!

karen13

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Yay Emily! A WIW! You look great in both, but I really love the tan loafer/belt combo. I like it belted, gives more structure. I must go belt shopping! And shoe shopping!

I too am extremely critical of my photos, they look so different from the mirror. And I often see things in mine that I don't like, while I do like the exact same thing on others. Andt it is worth it to get the feedback YFL can provide.

I took your waist definition suggestion in my jeans thread to heart, and I have been looking for tops that offer more. I will post a WIW when I get a few minutes.

And your pup is beautiful.

texstyle

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#1 is fantastic and I also love your hair! Those everlane loafers look wonderful, esp. the way you have them with the belt.

Emily K

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Karen13 -- I was thinking of you when I took the photo. I felt like a hypocrite, a little bit, as I am not necessarily following my own advice to you. This is my only woven shirt and, although I tried to find one with a slimmer shape--it's got bust darts and shaping in the the back as well--I normally wear knits that are tighter and more fitted in the waist.

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