WIW: gathered skirt and sequins

Here are a couple outfits from Friday and this morning.

These are just some of the things from all the clothes my friend gave me. So, having fun with free clothes!

#4-7. This is my version of Angie's pastels+black outfits. I'm not sure how I feel about it overall. Maybe the leggings are just too heavy for it? I switched to bare legs and the patent peep toe platform heels (seen in sequin outfit) for dinner. Forgot to snap a photo of it though. There's something about this blouse that looks really pretty with grey.

I love the blouse to pieces. It feels so feminine to me, and so spring/summer. The skirt is fun and a year ago I would have ADORED it. (I still love it because it has pockets ) But it's a different look than the more glamorous/Rita/old hollywood looks I've been leaning towards lately. So...not sure. Accidentally forgot any jewelry or Third Piece finisher. So it is what it is!
Skirt and blouse: Anthropologie
Booties: Target
Revlon Berry Allure lipgloss

#1-3. when my eyes fell on this sweatshirt, I squealed! It's sooo fun! I know it's super trendy, or maybe it's no longer a current trend? The sweatshirt's grey has some ivory to it, so warmer. And the sequins are shi-ny! I paired it with the grey peep toes. I'm not sure if it's too light a look? It doesn't bookend my dark hair. I normally don't do pastel or icy shades--I feel they wash me out. Are the jeans too baggy? They skinnies, sized up one size. They are a bit baggy in the butt.
Jeans: Gap
Sequined sweatshirt: Forever 21
Heels: JLo, Kohls
Revlon Berry Allure lipgloss, ELF Pink Lemonade facial whip.

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9 years ago

Veteran

I love the sequin outfit! I also love the blouse & full skirt outfit, but I agree that the silhouette doesn't go with a lot of the outfits you've been showing us lately. Depends on how cohesive you want your style to be, I suppose. Personally, I enjoy have a bit more latitude, so I can play with differently feeling outfits depending on my mood. The second outfit (to me) reads more cute than glamorous, so keep the skirt if you want to have cute days! I'd at least wait until summer hits, when breezy pieces suddenly come into their own, before making any decisions.

(Um, I wrote those last two sentences, then reread your post, and saw you're not wondering whether to cull it or not, and I had imagined that! Whoops!)

Either way, you're right to love that blouse. I don't mind it with the leggings, but I think it'd be even stronger with lighter hose, even black ones that weren't so heavy. And those slingbacks would have upped the glam factor, with their retro appeal!

I always enjoy your outfits, so I'm glad to see you posting more!

Sal

I love the blouse, it is very pretty. I agree with E, that some variety in look can be fun.

I don't think the jeans are too baggy from what I can see. I have a pair of relaxed skinnies that do bag out in the butt, it is very annoying.

Keturah

E, you are very good about reading the intent of the words. Because though I didnt' put it in my post, I have found myself asking "Do I keep the skirt or cull it?" So you actually picked up on that. Thank you! I think waiting until summer is a good idea. It is a breezy skirt that would keep me cool on warmer days. I only just began doing more Sophia/Rita style looks, so still not sure how much variety I want. I tend to be a mood dresser and pretty eclectic. I also wonder if the more glam looks make me look my actual age of 31, while the cuter pieces make me feel younger. (Last year I got carded when I was wearing a cute style of dress. Started dressing more glam and I don't get carded for drinks. I don't know if that's coincidental or really due to the clothes!) At any rate, I agree tights or something lighter plus some heels would lighten it up, and add a more retro-glam feel. I also wouldn't mind trying it with my gladiator sandals for summer.

The sequin outfit is probably my favorite as an outfit. And the blouse and heels are my favorite items.

I'm trying to post a little more often as I work through my closet and style. So thank you I'm enjoying posting more!

Kiwigal, Baggy jeans butt is annoying, I'm with you on that! I guess they aren't too baggy -- just not as fitted as I'm used to. Yes, some variety is good. I don't want to get too "one style only" with my style and clothes. I think the skirt just feels awkward after kind of moving on from more of the cute look. But I'm still undecided on it. It is a very nice skirt. The blouse... le sigh! I think I'll be waring it frequently this spring and summer

Jenny H

Active Member

I love the sequined sweatshirt!

Jenny H, Thank you! One of those items I never would have chosen for myself. But dang I love it!

Firecracker (Sharan)

I think both outfits are great on you. I agree the sequin sweatshirt and the print peasant blouse are winners for sure! Have you tried the blouse yet worn out over skinny pants? I'm imagining it would be lovely with more of the print showing.
The skirt is worth hanging onto for a while, I'd think. It looks fantastic on you, and you may find ways to wear it that feel more like your current style this season. If not, you could pass it along a bit later, when you're sure.
The jeans look great! It could be nice to add a little slouchier fit to your jeans wardrobe. If they aren't comfortable, that's another thing entirely.

Firecracker, I havne't tried the blouse with skinnies yet...but that's coming. Originally I had intended to wear tit with my skinny jeans this morning. But my jeans weren't dry yet (I airdry so they don't get shrunk in the dryer) so had to switch outfits. The blouse has a really beautiful border print around the hemline, so I'm looking forward to wearing it untucked!

Good idea on the skirt!! I do feel it suits me and my fuller hips, just wasn't initially my style choice. I think the solution for the skirt is pairing it with my super lightweight chambray shirt, knotted at the waist, and a pair of summer sandals. Bit more relaxed that way.

The jeans are probably too comfortable haha! They can stretch out a fair bit, so I sometimes have ot belt them to keep them up after a few wears. But they are a nice change from snug skinnies.

crutcher

Hello Rita...the sequin sweatshirt is TDF...I love sequins and you did this one over the top...

Crutcher, I loooove sequins and glitter! Thank you for your sweet words <3 the sequin sweatshirt is my favorite, I wore it all day and didn't take it off until I had to put on my pjs. Comfortable glitz. If I did have a fashion blog you have helped me to name it... Hello Rita! hugs and love to you and Tobs! Mille and I are headed to the groomers tomorrow. She gets a spa date while I run errands.

Jaime

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The sequin sweatshirt looks great. I love how you glam it up without going over the top. I think the second outfit worked better with bare legs or potentially with sheer stockings because it looks so light and summery. Definitely wait for the warmer weather to see how you feel. I like it!

Shevia, thank you mon cherie! I love that sweatshirt so much! Paired with the heels and jeans, it felt just right.

I think you're right about the bare legs and the skirt. I'm going to wait for warmer weather and give it another go. If anything, I"m going to try wearing it more casual like Sophia (see photo ) and then more dressy and see which I like. I wish it was a bit longer. With heels it feels like I'm wearing a mid-thigh mini skirt even though I know it's only maybe 3-4" above my knee.

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Karie

That blouse is beautiful, no wonder you love it! I don't think the tights look too heavy at all, I rather like it. That sweatshirt is fun and fabulous!

Karie thank you!! Thanks for the feedback! The tights kept me warm I would have maybe liked them better in a dark matte grey but I own black. And yes I love the blouse and sweatshirt to pieces!!

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