(30x30)2 Work #3,4,5,6 (01/08-11)

Thought I'd post my work outfits for the week in a lump, to keep things a bit more concise. I'm wondering if it might be best to just have a big long thread for this rather than multiples,
and to make it easier for me to go back and ponder in the future

. Thoughts? What's easier to follow?

And on to the outfits:
1. This is actually a navy and black outfit, not just black. Doesn't show in the photo at all. Top and pants are navy, sweater is a heathered black/navy, and the boots are black. I felt great in this, and all pieces were easy to choose.
2. Another winner.... well, sort of. These pants are too big. They fit when I bought them, but I lost some weight after Christmas last year, and they are a bit baggy now. Doesn't show in long sweaters, but they no longer feel fab. And given I hope to lose another 5-8 lbs, I think their days in my closet are numbered. Not sure if I'll continue to wear them as part of the challenge, or say goodbye.
3. I spent the day tugging and pulling at this shirt. I think it shrank a bit or something. Maybe it just didn't sit well under the cardigan. I will be doing further "analysis" on my white shirts as part of this challenge. I have several, and rarely wear them.
4. I've worn this combo before, several times... still like it.

This puts my work 30x30 at 13 items, with a possible pant purge (man I wish I'd got those in a smaller size!)

Thoughts etc on anything, welcome!

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8 years ago

Katerina

Veteran

Hi Elizabeth! I like all these outfits, they suit you very well. You look great! No 3 stands out to me - I love the classic black and white combination on you and the pants are beatiful. Cool shoes too! The shirt looks nice in the picture, no signs of any problem with the fit, but if it is not comfortable, you could use another white shirt. Gorgeous look on you!

Toban

Nice outfits! I really like how you incorporate patterned and colored bottoms into your wardrobe. I really like the asymmetric top in #2. Personal fav.

Sara L.

I especially like #2 and #4. I really like the top in #2 and I can't tell that the pants don't fit right. #1 probably looks great in real life where you can see the color difference between black and navy. I have the same problems when I try to photograph those colors.

tanstaafl

Active Member

All of these look great.

Photographing darker colors is so hard. I wish I could see #1 in person. Based on your description I think I would really like it.

4 is my favorite. I can see why you repeat it.

LaPed

These all look great. I love the red/burgundy pants in #2, and never would've guessed that the fit is off. Like you see, a long and visually interesting sweater can serve as good camouflage. I love #4 too -- hooray for plaid pants!

Helena

That red looks amazing on you!

kellygirl

1 and 4 are my faves! Gorgeous work outfits. You are looking fab as ever!

Anonymous

You are acing this challenge! From the photos I like #3 best and can see no problem with the shirt. However, your description of 2 sounds wonderful and red looks amazing on you, do all winners. ( spell check keeps wanting to change that to wieners!)

Elizabeth P

Thanks Katrina. I almost did wear a silk shirt instead of this linen one, but didn't like the way the pocket showed with the lines of the cardigan. Then I met a friend for lunch, and wasn't she wearing a silk shirt with pockets, a cardigan, and plaid pants! And the top looked fine.

Thanks Toban, I have come to really like patterned bottoms, much to my surprise.

Thanks Sarah and Tanstaff. I tried playing with the brightness of this photo, but there's no getting any contrast between the black and navy!

LaP, glad the pants LOOK fine I guess this is the reason I've been hanging on to them - they are a style that needs to be worn with a long top, so people can't see the baggy butt And the plaid pants are the same as yours I think... LL Bean

TG!!! How are you?? Any chance of a post on what is going on in your style world these days? (LOL... just saw that you DID post!)

Thanks Kelly! Good to see you again too.

Thanks Joy. Glad I'm a wiener

Dianna

Nice round of outfits. My favorite is number 4. I like your hair.

Carla

Wow! #4 is the sort of outfit I would pin to my aspirational Pinterest board! 10+.

Mainelady

I like all of your outfits very much! The two outfits with plaid pants are my favorites. They each fit nicely and I love the colors!

Thanks Dianna, Carla and Mainelady.

Have to admit, I'm a bit surprised at the love for outfit #4. Not that I don't like it, I just didn't think it was overly noteworthy. Maybe that's because I've repeated it so often!

Brooklyn

You look great EP! I love the asymmetry in no 1 and the use of plaid in 3 and 4.

I think the combination of the shirt with the cardigan in no 3 might veer a little too classic and not funky enough for your style. (Although I do love the pants and shoes.) I would rather see the shirt with a jacket or pullover and the cardigan with a simple scoop neckline or the turtleneck in no 4. But I find all collars troublesome, so take that with a grain.

On the posting issue, personally I find it easier to follow separate threads rather than to keep up with one long thread. Maybe you could post one final post at the end with all your outfits (or in your case 2 final posts covering the separate work/casual parts of your challenge).

Thanks Brooklyn.
Interesting observation about being too classic. I think you're right, for some reason this just isn't sinking in with me. And thanks for your input re posting.

SarahD8

These are great looks, I especially like #1. It just seems so simple and cozy, yet with an individual, funky vibe.

I echo Brooklyn’s comments about the white shirt. One thing I notice about your outfits across both work and casual looks is that they tend to have an “edgy” element. The white shirt is more classic, but the contrast between classic and modern isn’t really the focus of the outfit (which would itself be edgy, ykwim?).

Maybe that is why you feel like you struggle to integrate “your” style into work looks — it can be tough to balance edgy and professional. I think you often do that very well, as these pics show! But if something feels “off,” maybe it’s because that’s what is missing.

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