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90's Redux wiw 11/13/20

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Not working today - The Province put us back on closure so laid off once again - UGH. My plan for the day was to find some fresh greenery to dress up my front door, planters and boxes, and to run into the drugstore for a few things . Lovely sunny day here - about -5ish and with a dusting of snow.

I bought this tunic in the summer - don't even ask - and was swayed by it's "iconic" status, according to the brand's site and the sales person I bought it from. It was shown ( and I bought) with flowy wide legged black pants and flatform sneakers, and I somehow decided I should buy it. Well, the sweater was WAY too hot and voluminous to wear until now, but now the colour is seasonally off, and it was not exactly cheap (find only shows US $ which looks fine. Cdn $ are not fine - lol). Anyways, it has sat taking up precious drawer space for months, so I thought I better get some wear out of it. I don't love it, and never would buy it now , but I own it, so .....

This is more of the kind of outfit I wore casually in the 90's: tunic sweater, leggings, boots, long oversize jacket. The outfit worked well for the errands I had, and I felt comfortable, (i.e. not too hot) and mobile. Wore a tuque because I have hair growth/scalp serum in my hair today My hair is a project right now: scalp detox scrub once a week, new scalp massager device from Sephora , and nightly serum application . We'll see what happens !

I'd give this a 6/10. But somedays - I just can't summon up the desire to make it better. Any ideas on how to wear this tunic sweater thing would be greatly appreciated. I know a wide leg pant would make it far more modern - but no one is going to be wearing wide leg anything around here now for months .

fleece lined leggings : C'est Moi
ottoman rib sweater - Free People
nylon jacket with silver quilted lining (also 90's ) - GAP - this is a true workhorse piece for me- wish I had it in another colour too
high shaft lug-sole Chelsea boots - Design Lab
cashmere toque - Aritzia
earrings - N&S
hair serum - The Ordinary (new brand obsession)

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kellygirl

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Gosh, I love this especially with the tuque. Great choice of stompy-ish footwear too. Sleek!

cjh

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I quite like the outfit, but I can relate to the non-seasonal feelings about the color.

As to how to wear, this look like a potential candidate for remaking by shortening and taking in somewhat in the body. Then maybe you could wear it over a long tunic-length darker plaid shirt which has coral and charcoal or navy?

Janet

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Oh, that’s a nice color on you, and I like it with charcoal. I’m coming to steal that hat.

Runcarla

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GREAT colour for you, but the oversized look is maybe too oversized for you? You wear a beanie so well!

FWIW - I find oversized sweaters look best when they collapse against the body for a kind of hollow chested look. Instead of wearing an ‘uplifting’ underwire, I wear a soft but lightly compressive bra that allows a more flat chested look. It really does change the silouette.

Minaminu

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The tunic is great on you and the boots are fab!!!!

I didn't know the ordinary did a hair serum!!! Nice one!!!

Stay safe!

Angie

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Beanie and earrings....so stinking cute on you!!

KILLER jacket and boots! You need that jacket - and the boots - in olive and toffee

The outfit has an '80s influence so yes, it makes for an early '90s look. That shade of apricot smoothie is late '80s to my eye - and fresh!

cat2

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Are you a skirt person? It would also be fun with a short straight skirt.

Irina

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Love this color on you, Lisa. And what a great idea to add grey slouchy hat, very cool. Can’t offer any help with styling the sweater, I wear my tunics with wider, cropped pants. Maybe a midi skirt? Also, check COS website for styling ideas as they carry similar items.
We are the Ordinary treatment twins I’m almost finished my second bottle. Huge fan of the brand.

Cardiff girl

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You look ever so cute in that outfit with the hat.If you want to go full on nineties same outfit but with knee length boots?
l like the Ordinary too,very reasonably priced and well thought out skin care.

Anonymous

Ha! I always slink around in embarrassment when I wear a hat because I feel like I look like I'm in the midst of a medical situation . With short hair, hats can be deadly .But you know - at some point, you just have to stop worrying and get on with life. Thank you all for your kind words I think Carla nailed it - it's just too big all the way around. I sized way down to an xs, despite the sales person assuring me it was meant to be massively oversized. It does look better with fluid wide leg pants, but who is going to wear this much sweater in summer when those pants work best?

Carla - I know exactly what you mean about the flat-chested look, and often use that trick when I think a top needs it. Good point here.

cjh - you have me thinking now about altering this. Rather than giving away a $200 top I wore once, I should try to do something about ti to make it more flattering. However, the day you see me in a plaid shirt is the day you need to put me in assisted care

Anonymous

Irina - are you using The Ordinary hair serum too? I'm also well into a bottle of hydrating serum and facial moisturizer, and a tube of daily cleanser. I'll definitely be reordering everything !

Irina

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Lisa, yes, I’m using the hair serum. And my medicine cabinet looks like a pharmacy with rows of The Ordinary bottles I use cleanser, moisturizer and a number of serums. Skincare is my Covid-19 induced obsession

slim cat

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I like your outfit a lot - you made it work with other pieces! Fab boots, earrings and cashmere toque!
One thing I do with oversized sweaters - push sleeves up the moment I'm taking off the outwear. Showing some skin, wearing wrap around bracelets helps me feel more in control of a big/oversized pieces.

Bonnie

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That sweater is just the thing for cozy days at home or going out on errands. The boots, hat, and puffer make a great outdoor outfit.

Brooklyn

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I love the hat and feel like it really makes the outfit. Love those high shaft boots too. I would lemming those if we lived in the same country. You look great.

But I can’t believe it’s 5c and not even winter yet. Brrrr!

Sal

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You suit the hat - it has a great slouch to it. And the boots are awesome.

As a whole you look great but

I would go with how you feel in the tunic - I am on the fence with it. But I think part of that is that I cannot carry these pieces off at all and so I carry that bias.

Bijou

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Lisa, that is a big top, but how you have styled it gives it structure, the colour is a nice lift against the black and charcoal. You always give us a masterclass in the power of accessories.

I have a big knit and wear mine with a floaty black skirt and boots (items in Finds). I like my sweater, but can feel short and dumpy in it. Intentionally oversized tops are so fab on willowy models, but not so much on me. I have had my sweater for 2 years and wear it when I want to change things up and just wear something comfy and warm in the dead of winter. The fact the sweater has stars on it makes me love it despite it being oversized.

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kkards

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Lisa- I have the same issue with lighter colors in winter fabrics, somehow it usually feels “off”. One suggestion i have for this sweater is to take a cue from your hat and try this with gray instead of black (I’d also suggest white jeans especially in the shoulder season, but i know that’s not you).

cjh

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Maybe a crisp white tunic shirt? I guess I was thinking that two things could help with the way too big aspect. 1. Wearing a shirt underneath that does lie closer to the body. 2. Making the tunic a little smaller and shorter. Here’s a kind of idea, though the neckline isn’t the same.

https://www.brochuwalker.com/c.....el-white?u

Roxanna

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I agree with you and Carla here - it looks a bit too oversized to me, and the color does feel a bit too summery - but I like the grey you have here to tone it down. And the beanie looks great on you it sets off the little bit of edge you have in your style.

I also have tops like this - that I regret buying - and I find that the pandemic is a great excuse to wear them so I don’t feel so guilty before I get rid of them I have two that are similar texture to this one actually - and as you said I find them so warm and cozy. Not the most flattering, but perfect for WFH days. I’m glad I’m finally getting the wear out of them.

Irina

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Well, as oversized clothes goes, the sweater fits well, IMHO. I would suggest to do an outfit lab and try with other pieces in your closet. I don’t know if you have it, I would pair it with cropped pants or jeans plus the boots that you’re wearing. Culottes? A skirt? A thin layer underneath like Uniqlo Heattech in white or grey.

Roxanna

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How about with olive cargos or skinnies? Olive is such a signature color for you and would work well for a tonal combo. Also, on second look, I really like how the neckline shows off your neck and gives the top some structure - especially with your short hair.

Jaime

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So the color of the tunic is very nice on you but I say bring it to a consignment shop while it is still in mint condition. You will never wear it again. Bold prediction but I thought I would throw it out there.

Anonymous

Jaime - you’re absolutely right . Doubt it will see the light of day . Off to consignment it goes - great idea .

Anonymous

You rock a hat! That sweater is a great color on you and you may want it in March/April when it's still cold but the light is changing.

nemosmom

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Well, I think it is a great color on you, but I "get it". When something doesn't work, or your first thought is "ugh" when you reach for it, it needs to go. And sunk costs, money wasted, whatever aside, you should not force yourself to wear something that makes you self-conscious. Clothes should make you happy (I say this more for myself, selfishly...)

Roberta

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I love the color and it looks like just the thing for a frosty day, but I get Shevia's point about taking action.

I would try it with a little something inside the big collar - a wee patterned scarf or bandana, even a contrasting turtleneck. if you're up for it. Those big collars throw me. My neck feels cold, necklaces don't work . . .

Jane

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The colour is gorgeous on you.

I would have and have responded just the same as you in similar situations. I have put a bag and jacket that I only bought in February into storage to see if I like them next year at all.

Someone else will love the dress though.

madeline

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Lisa p, I am with you on the tunic. I had a beautiful blouse in that same color. Always got compliments on the color-as you did too-but it just wasn’t me.
Love the rest of the outfit-especially the beanie!

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