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WIW Celebrating the pear shape

Astrid

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After reading Angie's wonderful post about appreciating the pear shaped silhouette (http://youlookfab.com/2011/09/.....ilhouette/) I thought I'd be brave and give it a try myself and wear an outfit without trying to balance things out. I wore my new jeans instead of camouflaging with a skirt and additionally tucked my top into the jeans. I swear I've NEVER EVER worn a top tucked into jeans before in public (since I got curves). And I surprisingly felt not self-conscious at all!

#1 Me in all my short-legged, pear shaped glory. What do you think? Was the experiment a success? I'm glad I did it, not because of the outfit, but because of the self-acceptance that went with it.

#2 Six new pairs of tights I bought today. They had 25% off everything and I thought I could use some new ones for fall. I also looked for a wintercoat today but wasn't successful.

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Angie

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A resounding success, Astrid!

You look FABULOUS! Your clothes fit perfectly and that's what makes them flattering. Plus your beautiful smile wins me over every time.

You get the next YLF award. You made my day

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

oooh, yes! Love your new tights! Can't wait to see them in action

Astrid

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Wow, thank you Angie! A YLF award...

You're right, I think clothes that really fit make a big difference. I've always felt self-conscious in jeans, but now that I have a pair that fits right I feel great in them! And I'm looking forward to playing with my new tights.

Janet

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I look at that picture, Astrid, and don't see "pear" -- I simply see a beautiful young woman in a great outfit with a winning smile!

And yay for new tights -- I spy argyle! Love argyle.

Jonesy

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I think you look glorious, Astrid!

Isis

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You look great, Astrid! I agree with Janet; I don't see "pear", (not that anything is wrong with pretty pears......)

I see a gorgeous young woman with a fabulous sense of casual style!

Ornella

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Just pearfect!

Attitude makes a huge, huge portion of the whole outfit and you are one beautiful example of it.

High 5 for the new tights, I can't wait to see them in action, I've already said I see them as your next signature element next to the scarves. I don't remember what you wear during winter, but I do remember one great advice from Angie - layering hose. I have found that trick warm enough even for sharp Berlin winter last January, when I wore layered hose and the dress under the coat (with the boots).

Your posts always make me smile

Astrid

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Thanks, Janet! Yes, I love argyle too.

Thanks Jonesy!

Thank you Isis! It's funny how other people see things differently.

cobaltblue

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Cute! Great score on the tights, too.

Astrid

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Thank you Ornella! You really found the perfect word to describe it, I love "pearfect" - it's really a wonderful word for yourself and other pears! And you're SO right about the attitude!

Layering hose is really a great advice, I've done it all the time last winter. It was always warm enough with the layering, I actually felt the cold less than with one pair of pants.

Thanks, cobaltblue!

Mo

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This looks great! I really don't see any pear tendencies here either. Just a well put together casual look!

Astrid

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Thanks, Mo! Although the pear tendencies are definitely there. Maybe I should have posted a pic from the side or behind?

sarah

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Astrid, good grief - this is a GREAT look for you. Please wear it more!!!!!

Lisa

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As a fellow pear, I also always turned away from tucking. Your outfit looks amazing on you, and makes me want to give tucking a try now myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

Astrid

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Thanks, Sarah! I'm definitely going to wear these jeans besides my skirts from now on - I guess I'll be tucking again too from time to time!

Thanks Lisa! I'm glad I could inspire you, I'd love to see your 'tucked' looks in the future!

Fruitful

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Astrid, you look totally adorable! And confident, your smile is so genuine and I love your pretty Botticelli curls too.

When I bought my skinny jeans earlier this year, it was with the intention of "celebrating my pear shape". I've taken pics like that but when I leave the house I've always ended up camouflaging with a coat

I always take back and side photos; I'm addicted to my 3 way mirror too! ^_^

Astrid

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Thanks Fruitful! I've already worn leans tucked into boots last winter, but always with a longer top to camouflage. That's really the first time I went out like this, with a tucked in top and a short jacket. The thing with the coat wouldn't work for me: most of the time I leave in the morning and run around all day without coming home - I always have to take off my coat in the meantime. Maybe you'll try the skinny jeans again sometime when you feel more like it? Although I think it's perfectly alright to let it be if you're feeling uncomfortable. I mean I wear skirts most of the time just because I feel a tad more comfortable and secure in them and I think that's okay. And now I want a 3 way mirror too!

Midwest Girl

Very successful outfit. You look great tucked!

Heather

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Astrid, wow! Congrats for trying something new AND very successful for you!! Please file this 'formula' for many future wears! You look too perfect!

p.s. I am loving all your new tights.....:D

modgrl

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Great outfit! You look beautiful. I wouldn't give it another thought, this outfit is lovely on you.

Suz

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Astrid, I hope you will wear this again, because you look fantastic! It really suits you. No need for any disguises. Just celebrations!

Fruitful

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Astrid, thanks for the prompt! I do wear my skinnies but not with a short jacket. Will reconsider...

Meantime, you should totally wear this again, and again!

Scarlet

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Astrid, honestly your silhouette here looks perfect to me. I wouldn't have thought twice about it. I am so glad you felt comfortable wearing this because you look great. I need new tights for winter too. I went out dancing last night and put my toe through my last clean pair.

Laura

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I had to look at your outfit photo three times to understand how it related to the subject line about being pear-shaped. I absolutely had no idea what you were talking about - just goes to show that what others see and what we see in ourselves are two completely different things!

lyn67

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Your jeans outfit look so great Astrid!! I really don't get the point, why didn't you tuck in never ever before??? What's wrong with it, for a pear? :-))) Now, if only somebody would show us "pretty apples" how to tuck in just half as succesful like you did, would be heaven on earth(for us)..:-))

Astrid

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Thanks, everybody!

Heather, the 'formula' is filed!

Rita and Suz, I'll definitely wear this again!

Fruitful, I'm glad you're thinking about it!

Scarlet, I need to sort through all of mine and throw the worn down ones out.

Laura, goes to show that we see ourselves always from a different perspective.

lyn67, it's not the tucking so much but more the accentuating of my bottom half. Tucked into jeans there's nothing to camouflage it and that was what kept me from wearing it before!

mrseccentric

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Yay Astrid! this is a really really great look on you - and i love that you took a chance and felt the freedom that comes from taking a risk!

i'm trying to think how to say this - what i love about this look is that it's devoid of any of those 'figure balancing tricks'. you know, when you see someone looking great, yet at the same time it all feels just a little calculated for a certain 'effect'. This look feels more about who you are - what you love, what you are going to be doing for the day, what makes you feel strong and comfortable.

it's like worrying about 'figure flattery' was another extra frill that you got rid of, because you don't need it and it gets in the way. paradoxically, you look just great and your confidence and style really shines through. i don't mean to say that figure flattery is wrong and no one should think about it - those principles can make people look really good! but when i see someone look like you do here, it makes me think there is something beyond that - and it's full of style!

well, i hope some of my idea got across thank you for posting!! steph

Mellllls

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hooray for pears! you look great! i too haven't worn a tucked in blouse with jeans in who knows how long but maybe i will now

Lynne

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WOW! This is one of your best looks, Astrid; yay for perfect fit! The jeans look GREAT, so worth your effort in getting a perfect fit. And, like everyone else, I don't see a pear here, just a perfect feminine silhouette. You look wonderful :).

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