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WIW and volume on volume experiment

amiable

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Actually, it's what I'm planning to wear tomorrow.

I'm a bit ashamed that it has no brights or whites. *sigh*

I bought this skirt at a thrift store in L.A. - I only visited one during the entire trip. I also bought the baggy assymetrical black top there. But when I tried them together, I felt swallowed up by the volume - and after overeating junk food for two weeks, I don't want to visually increase my size. So I think I'll wear the narrower tank tomorrow with this skirt.

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Latest reply was from harmonica

bj1111

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Actually, i like the second top.,,as long as you don't make a habit of standing with your arms akimbo like superman!

Joy

Veteran

What a cute skirt! I like it with each of the tops and with your sandals. Maybe you can carry a white or bright bag?

Sarah A

Veteran

I like the items! I am having a hard time seeing the whoe look in 2 b/c of your arms on your hips but I like the idea. #1 is a safe choice. Maybe some white jewelry, watch bracelet necklace and that white bag Joy mentions will bright it up for you!

AJ

Veteran

Ooohhhh, great skirt! The regular black tank is a safe choice. I'm wondering how the second top drapes when your arms are at your side.

Beth Ann

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I'm not sure about the second look -- I'd need to see more views to know for sure whether you're "swallowed up." Can you try some more pics later?

Love the skirt, and I think you tan and happy about your California adventure!

Deborah

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I love love love the second look! The first top is very expected, whereas the second looks much more fashion forward and edgy to me. Love the skirt. Wear it tomorrow:)

Anonymous

I like the second look -- there are some dresses at Gap right now that look like that silhouette. I think as long as you don't stand with your arms out you should be ok!

The tank looks good too!

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Also like the second shirt! Looking good!

missvee

Veteran

I like both outfits. I think you have the height to carry off the volume on volume look very well. You don't look swallowed up at all, not even nibbled :-).

amiable

Veteran

You all talked me into it! Second top it is. More pics after I have my hair done Thank you!

cinnamon fern

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Glad to hear it! I love the look of #2.

Are you planning to wear those shoes? I am curious about how it would look with dressier shoes.

Suz

(website)

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I like that 2nd top! And the skirt looks great, too.

Anonymous

Love the skirt and the top is unusual; like Janet I would love to see more pics, but it does indeed seem more interesting than the expected jersey top in 1. The idea of more white accessories is good. I would also love to see the asymmetric top with white jeans.

CocoLion

(website)

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I like version #2 the best. Great skirt, great top.

harmonica

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#2 is great! Unexpected, interesting and fashion forward