WIW for back to school shopping with kids

Some of the reasons I started reading and lurking here is that I want to have more fun with the clothes that I already have and find better ways to wear my clothes. This is a top and skirt that I bought last year and I have never been crazy about either of them. I've considered giving away the shirt. I like the print on the top but have worried that the volume of the sleeves makes my already broad shoulders look enormous. I more typically wear this top with plain khaki shorts or jeans and wear this skirt with an embellished t-shirt untucked. This is the first time I have worn this skirt with a belt. Overall I am pretty happy with this experiment. The shirt looks a lot better proportioned with the volume of the skirt on the bottom, I think. I am interested in wearing belts more. I do not have a very defined waist and it's nice to be able to make it seem like I have a waist.

I wore this outfit to Costco and Osh Kosh for back-to-school shopping with my kids. A 50ish guy in a Mercedes shouted, "nice boots" at me in the parking lot. I'm not sure if I'm flattered or should consider that negative feedback.

I'm also including pictures of some Calvin Klein jeans I bought at Costco. Considering this is the first time I've actually tried on the jeans (there is no fitting room at my Costco) they don't seem too bad to me. I bought a size up, tried them on in the ladies room, and had to go directly to Customer Service to exchange them for a smaller size. Not the easiest way to buy jeans. Sorry the pictures are not the best - they are by my 6 year-old.

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12 years ago

cjh

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Adorable outfit with the skirt, flowered blouse and boots! I would think the guy loved your boots, they are so great! And the jeans look a good fit, too. Annoying that you can't try on before you buy there. We don't have Costco in my town.

goldenpig

Cute outfit! Love those boots and the jeans look like a great fit on you!

Joy

Congratulations on having fun with your clothes.

rachylou

Adorable outfit. That's a win!

And the jeans do look a nice fit. I can see them with a belt. Belts do flatter you

Queen Mum

fabulous skirt outfit! I absolutely love it. Those jeans fit great as well. I don't think any Costco has a dressing room. If I want to try something, I buy it in a couple of sizes and try them on at home. I've thought about trying them on in the bathroom but usually don't want to take the time.

Elly

Those jeans look great--- but from my perspective they could only be worn with flat shoes-- flat sandals and ballet flat flats-- on me, anything that is the right length in bare feet can only be worn with the flattest shoes.

I often get complements from men in to 50+ age range and I always take them as a positive!

CocoLion

Great outfit! Short skirt, the boots, the wide belt all work well. I'm on the fence about the blouse. I like the print, especially with the cowgirl look, but there is some detailing on the shoulder that is stopping me. Or maybe it's the photo?

The Calvin jeans fit well but I agree they are best for flats or shoes with a 1-1.5 inch heel.

As for the compliment, I am 53 and rarely if ever get compliments from men in their 50s. Believe it or not, the younger men are generally more receptive, I think it's that "older woman" fantasy while the men my age all want the younger ones. Grass is always greener, it seems.

Suz

Love the skirt outfit. It looks fun and fresh! And I would say take the boots comment as a compliment.

If the jeans are comfy and you like them, then they are a great find!

Thanks to your six year old for taking pics!

Lenni A

Active Member

Elly, CocoLion - Yes, I agree that these jeans should be worn with flats. I do wear flats quite a bit, both because I like them and find them comfortable and functional for running around with the kids, and also because my husband is an inch shorter than I am. He's a good sport when I occasionally wear "tall shoes", though.

CocoLion - Yes, there's something funky about the shoulder of the shirt, I think. The sleeves are slightly gathered at the top. And they are gathered with elastic at the hem of the sleeve, but not all the way around - only at the outside of the arm. I don't know if I've seen another blouse with sleeves quite like this. It is like this shirt : http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63641?feat=607-GN1. I think the sleeve is the main reason I've always felt a little ambivalent about the shirt.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

The WIW is fabulous - the belt really pulls everything together and I think you're right that the shorter voluminous skirt really works well with the top, and the boots give everything a western edge that calms down the girliness.

Sally

Gorgeous boots. The jeans are a really nice fit and suit you. I also like the blouse and the skirt outfit.

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