WIW :: Copying runcarla Who Copied torontogirl

"When I saw this outfit I knew I had to copy it...",

Or, the most simple things in the cuts and colours I love are always the perfect choice.

I had to get dressed and run out quickly this morning. I reached for the white jeans without thinking. To my own dismay I found myself staring at the wardrobe thinking what I should wear on top for a whole 2 minutes. That was just under 2 minutes too long

Then I remembered how much I loved Carla's outfit from a few days ago, which prompted me to remember the black top I have not yet WIWd. Problem solved.

Carla actually mentioned Torontogirl's Black Shirt project thread as her inspiration and I'm glad she did, because I had complete;y missed it.

Truth time:

It is actually a tee shirt and I bought it after I had announced here that I'm done with tees in general. It has a neckline I was looking for for years with narrower top U-part (does this neckline have a name??) and it also has double front, so I had to have it, at least to get the desire out of my system. The truth is, this very tee met all my needs and expectations. I have it in the shade of dark orchid and I'm glad I was sensible enough to buy both.

Lesson to take from today:

Having worn tee on its own after a long time made it all seem a bit novel and I figured out a few things with 'fresher' senses. I am now even more certain that tees are tricky and unless very special (or very perfect basic ones in selected colours) I'll not spend time, money and energy on them.

I don't know if it's because I'm a pear with high waist, but the moment I sat down I had to think about pulling the shirt down my back, which made me feel annoyed by it all. I dislike with all my heart a messy view from the back when one is sitting and the top and bottom parts of the outfit "split". This cannot happen with wowen tops. I guess this unwanted effect is avoided when tees (on their own) are worn with the skirts.

Adding a whole "chain" of outfits for fun

Happy to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

11 years ago

Jaime

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Veteran

How fantastic! I love a simple, elegant black and white look like yours (and yours and yours!).

Mona

How nice to be able to find a t-shirt with that neckline, Ornella. I love it on you. Your metallic flats add such a nice touch.
I agree with you on how challenging t-shirts can be for a highwaisted pear body. Outfit split was one of the main reasons, I swore off t-shirts a few years ago.

Anonymous

No idea what you call that neckline, It is slightly sweetheart shaped though. Either way you look great Ornella. I love the bold simplicity. BTW I get the riding up thing happen too, but usually when the fit a bit too snug round my mid section. Very annoying. Good excuse for you to look for a fab black top though

Helena

Oh ladies, I've been lurking about but had to comment here - these are terrific! So happy my post was useful to anyone. And of course, if you're threading pictures, I just had to add the Queen of the black t and white pants whose elegant inspiration is almost without equal ...

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NDMom

Active Member

Torontogirl....that is just awesome! Love all you ladies in this combo! I am trying it too!

Zibbets

So clean and sleek! You all look fab.

Suz

Love! And love Torontogirl's inspiration, too!

That is so interesting about the way tees behave on you. I don't know if I have this problem. I do sometimes feel the gap and maybe that is why I am a fan of tucking!

Ornella

Thank you kind ladies.

Mona :: I'm glad my observation makes sense. I guess I lived with the back split (and kept pulling the shirt down constantly) because I did not know any better. Now I know what to avoid and why.

Diane :: I think I need to start polishing the sewing skills and then I can have whatever I want

TG :: I never saw this very image before. Stunning. Btw, if you're reading this, the link to YouTube video on your thread does not work. Can you please check it, I'm really curious.

Suz :: that is maybe why I am also a fan of tucking. Strange how we come to certain realisations.

Love the chain of inspiration. You look great.

You all look exceptionally stylish. Do you remember this? (Photo below)

Inge

Moderator

Simple black and white is one of my favourite combos too. It's strong and visually interesting and always in style.
I love both your and Carla's versions, Ornella (and I had to chuckle about those two minutes

Completely agree with your assessment about tees needing to be extra special, and I'm sorry the back was causing you problems (not sure how to solve that either).

I know how Inge - I'll wear it with skirt Skirts don't slide down when you sit down causing the split I mentioned.

And thanks, of course.

Duh, I should have read more carefully

Kiwichik

I guess all these inspirations plus Ornella's very stylish rendition just confirm the timelessness of black and white and simple classic basics.
By the way Ornella's I know what you mean about constantly re tucking - I wear Ts but prefer to gave them untucked or extra long to avoid the constant retuck

lyn67

Oh, I somehow missed this on Runcarla(appologies), but gone back now, and wanted to send her an A+ for the great inspirational outfit. Loved the curent items(the top) and style(ankle cuffs) for giving a new breeze for such a classic outfit!

Now, back to you Ornella:-).

Black and white always have a big impact and a strong crisp effect on me, even if made with a tee, so you can trust me, this is a gorgeous outfit, too. (Love the backpack, and shoe choice, too!) BTW, this is a great tee! I always loved those necklines for myself. Too bad for the malfunction on the back:-( but it happens to me, too(and am not a pear!). And, then, if you have some hips(or tummy) like me, it slides up on (front of the) skirts, too:-((.

I guess, the longer (and not so fitted) the better...:-)

Neel

Aaaaahh ... I love me some simple, clean and crisp outfits! Love everything about it. And I have stopped investing time and money in basic tees too. If I have black, white, grey in fluid fits I am covered I realized

I have also experienced the *split* effect. Boo

Astrid

All this black and white fabness in one thread, oh my.... Love your outfit, Ornella! I have those problems with a tee too, that's why I like longer lengths that I do a half tuck with so much. Looks relaxed from the front and the back is long enough to cover the gap you're describing.

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