WIW big flowers tunic (K/T?) - YouLookFab Forum

End of the first week of planning my outfits ahead of time. I think I like it - it left energy in the morning to take pics outside and even comb my hair (most days...), because I didn't have to think about what to wear!

Today I wanted to wear a tunic over leggings - a silhouette that's been interesting to me for a long time, but I never feel like I can pull it off. I want to keep trying though, and get it. So here's the current attempt.

The tunic is a large scale floral - blue and gray, and the leggings are gray. I tried out four shoes, and I think the birks work better than the others - am I right?

Also, is this tunic something worth keeping? I like the pattern and the fabric, but am not sure the fit is right and am not really sure at all how to make it work.

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9 years ago

annagybe

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I think the string belt dates it, try without it. Though today's florals are different. It still might work for a tonal blue look, is with jeans.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

Is it a belt or a sewn in waist? To me it just looks like a dress that's a bit too short for you. I spent years trying to make those kinds of dresses work for me before I gave up, so maybe I've got a poison eye for them.

I actually like the print and on you but I'm not sure how I'd style it differently.

amiable

It's a sewn in elastic waist, and sounds like it's a "toss" - thank you! (I may cut it into just a skirt - not sure....)

Thistle

I like the print, less sure about the cut. Do you have a different belt you could try with it?

Daria

Active Member

With your legs you can pull off almost anything, but not sure about this cut. Worth trying it with very skinny jeans though, and a belt - it might work.

Sara L.

I like the floral pattern and the shoes in #1 and #3. Can you just cut out the elastic? I don't sew so I'm not sure if that's possible.

catgirl

OK, I'm the spanner now - I really like this and think you should wear it as a dress with cool booties.

Nebraskim

I would try with a wide belt. I like with the blue or silver shoes.

marianna

I really like the print, but I think it's too big on you? I think these types of elastic waists are supposed to be closer to the body. I like the look best with the sneakers in #4.

Deborah

I was going to suggest wearing without the belt but I see it's sewn in. I am with Una and could see this working. How about you add a leather belt over the sewn in belt if it's not too bulky?? A cognac belt and boots might look cool.

I'll give it a try before I purge it Deborah!

Beth Ann

Amy, I'd try the tunic with a leather belt -- in black, white or blue, and perhaps a capri legging or slender skinnies (skinny white capris?) beneath.

jackiec

I'm hopeless regarding the style, but I have to say that the blue looks so fab with your current hair colour. Wow.

Olivegreen

I like the color on you, too. I think with bare legs and shorts under it would be very summer. It is the leggings that seem to be fighting it?

rachylou

I like the print a whole lot, but feel the neckline is very wide... like the dress is too big and it's slipping down.

I like the color and print of the tunic on you, but my first thought was that it was a size too big.

Windchime

Another one here who loves the color and print on you. The blue is amazing with your hair color!

Karin L H

I like this look! Wonderful blue and I like the print. I also quite like the neckline, that it's a bit wide. But I agree with some of the others to maybe try it with a belt.

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