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Helena

Carter, so great to see you! This is a fabulous outfit formula for you. The pink is especially pretty! I don't think I've ever seen you look unpolished though. And you look very fit and healthy. YLF!!

8 years ago

Anonymous

Hi. I have been looking for you!! I'm so happy retirement agrees with you. How could it not?

I was surprised at finding you've been primarily wearing comfortable dressy. You look wonderful, as always. I love ALL the looks except number 6. Too many layers. You as a person are lost in the layers.

My favorites are numbers 3, 7, and 9. I think it is the cut of the top that makes the overall look so appealing to my eye. Regardless, you look fabulous.

Ok. So when I was losing weight, I had problems. It always had to do with the bottoms never fitting right. I hadn't found ponte pants yet. I had a few belts, but they didn't completely solve the problem. I ended up buying an entirely new wardrobe for work. It was a huge year for me. I hadn't found YLF yet. I went out and I bought clothes that fit me in very basic colors. If I had to do it all over again, I would approach it differently. I would develop very tiny work capsules and wear those capsules through the weight changes. As I continued to lose weight, I would buy the next tiny work capsule. I could continue until I reached the goal weight. When I achieved the goal weight, I would wait a bit and then sit down with a buying plan. Good luck.

8 years ago

Peri

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Happy to see you and glad retirement is going well. You look great in all of these! I guess casually dressy is the way to go!

8 years ago

Anonymous

Glad to hear that retirement suits you. You're looking very stylish, I have to say. I like your variety of tops. Different lengths and shapes keep it interesting and with lots of lovely colours too.

What's MVP?

8 years ago

MsMaven

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Your jewelry adds a nice finishing touch to the different outfits. Your colors look very nice as well. For some reason #13 doesn't work for me as well as #12. Maybe it's the length of the top with the skinnier bottoms. Otherwise you look great.

8 years ago

Alassë

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Congratulations on the weight loss, and it's nice to see you stop by!

8 years ago

carter

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Helena, thanks! I do love pink. An thanks for the compliment about looking polished. There's a reason I didn't post many WIWs the last half of 2015;-)

Sterling, great insights on dressing while losing weight! Now that you mention it, that's pretty much what I did while gaining weight the last year and a half!

Thanks, Peri! I think comfortably dressy describes many of your outfits as well.

Diane, MVP=most valuable player (sports term in honor of the Super Bowl today!)

Thank you, Ms Maven. I agree that jewelry (or a scarf, topper, etc) really finishes an outfit.

Thanks, Alasse!

8 years ago

rabbit

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You look great in all of these! I've been gone for a long time too and this reminds me that it would be good to do some catch up WIWs.

I also particularly like the pinks on you but all the colors work well. I think my favorite shapes in the tops are the ones with slightly shorter hems because they seem to be most 'conventionally flattering' with your proportions versus the ones with more volume at the bottom. You really rock the semi-tucked sweater with the jeans too, and jeans and semi-tucked tops in general.

Also the pants, necklace and shoes are all great sleek support players. heh I like the 'intentional' goals on your list (I'm assuming that means -- shoes and handbag that work with the outfit rather than the ones most convenient/closest to hand? )

8 years ago

Sal

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Great to see your comfortably dressy looks!! Well done on the inches too.

There are lots of great looks here- I live the all black, the semi tuck and the pink. I do think 6 is a little overwhelming. I you look terrific in your gear too.

Glad retirement is suiting you, and interesting how your style has evolved.

8 years ago

Beth Ann

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Hi there, Carter!

Well, you've obviously replaced meetings with clients for "meetings" at the gym. Your gear tops are fabulous. What are your favorite gear brands?

The simple polish is all of these looks is lovely and flattering. You look terrific! I'm partial to the semi-tuck look in #8 --- love the silhouette on you, and the cuff of the jeans with the booties is fab. As for 6 -- what about a light, semi-tucked and belted tee or sweater under the cape?

As for losing inches, I'm afraid I can only give you tips on losing one. Inch. Because that's all I've lost. But I take some inspiration from you!

8 years ago

kkards

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well its clear that retirement is agreeing with you! YLF. i like them all, but if i had to pick a favorite, i'd say #8.

8 years ago

Angie

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There you are! Missed you and your outfits. Retirement certainly does agree with you. I LOVE seeing your waistline in #8. Killer. And #6 is my next fave. Avant-garde.

But all your outfits are smashing, Carter. Rock on.

8 years ago

Style Fan

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Carter you look very polished for casual looks. My favourite is #8. I like the MVP. The necklaces do finish off the outfits. They are often the important third piece.
You are looking very fit. Retirement is agreeing with you.

8 years ago

Anonymous

The pink sweater is my top pick. You look fab in that color!

8 years ago

carter

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Rabbit! So glad to see you back. We definitely need to see a catch-up WIW post from you. Interesting that you say that about the slimmer, shorter sweater. I've been pulling out some older sweaters that haven't fit in awhile, and I'm liking that silhouette quite a bit too. And yes, intentional means I try not to just grab the purse that's sitting on the ktchen counter or the shoes on the bathroom floor just because they're already out:-).

Thanks, Sally! I'm starting to get the message that I should make the effort to wear more pink. I do love it, but I've been on my black and gray kick for quite awhile. Pink for Spring!

Hey, Beth Ann! You're right about meetings at the gym. We have to reserve a class spot, so I have a standing meeting at 10am M-F and 11:30 on Saturdays:-) I love Lululemon bottoms, but most of my tops are Athleta. Honestly, in terms of clothes buying these days, I'm more focused on gear.

Thanks, kkards. Those are my favorite jeans that fit these days. I'm just recently back in them. I would love to find the same pair in white and light gray for S/S.

Thank you, Angie! I knew you would like #8. As I just mentioned above, I would love to find similar ankle jeans in white and gray for S/S. Because of my shape, I need a fairly low rise (about 8-8.5" max). Anything higher just looks really unflattering on me. If you come across some that may work, please shout! Glad you also like the Vince poncho from NAS. I haven't had many opportunities to wear it the Winter, but I do love it. It's definitely a lot of material, but it's very cozy.

Thanks, Style Fan! I'm glad to get back to wearing necklaces after a hiatus. They do make me feel so much more put together.

Thanks, Betty! I'll be bringing back some pink!

8 years ago

Karie

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Fantastic outfits, every one. You do Comfortably Dressy very well! Congrats on losing those inches. I seem to be able to lose weight, but I never lose inches for some reason.

8 years ago

anne

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Carter you looking GREAT! Number 8 is my fave too!

8 years ago

bj1111

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you are living my retirement fantasy!

8 years ago

catgirl

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You look fantastic. How did you lose the weight? I have midsection flab I just cannot shake!

Also waving to bj1111!

8 years ago

Anonymous

Please do tell about their weight loss! I'm trying to lose some ab flab, too.

8 years ago

Jaime

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Great to see you! Glad to hear everything is going well. The pinks look wonderful on you. I also like the cut of the top in #4 - too bad it is not pink!

8 years ago

carter

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Thanks, Karie! Inches and weight loss don't always go hand in hand, do they?

Thanks, Anne! I will repeat #8 often:-)

BJ, it's been a long time coming, but I highly recommend retirement;-)

Una and Betty, I will PM you later.

Shevia, now you have me on the hunt for that top in pink!

8 years ago

Anonymous

YLF, Carter! I've missed you too! Another vote for look 8. When I lost weight, I was working and found knit skirts were the best option to see me through several sizes. I realise that probably doesn't help for your new lifestyle. When I'm able to retire, I plan to ditch my skirts pronto!

Una, I found that cutting out refined sugar resolved my belly fat issue. A bit drastic, but sugar was an addiction for me and I needed to lose weight to avoid knee surgery.

8 years ago

Angie

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8 years ago

Suz

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Carter, you look wonderful. Congrats on your fitness resolve and the great results. Love #8 especially! It's great to see you semi-tuck and rock those shorter jeans with the booties.

8 years ago

texstyle

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Looking fantastic Carter, I also love #8 and all the gear in #14 because of what it stands for - activity! Love that pink on you too.

8 years ago

Windchime

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Good to see you again! I love your retirement style--comfy and classy. In every outfit, I'm admiring how your footwear choices--which are also comfy and classy--take the outfit up even a couple more notches.

8 years ago

Susie

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Hi Carter! I have been thinking about you and here you are looking fab! Apparently retirement suits you well

We have similar likes so I am loving your outfits. I think 8 might be my favorite but you also look so good in pink.

8 years ago

carter

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Thanks, Aliona! Your skirt approach is the same theory as my knit pants for F/W. It's really worked well. It's going to be interesting to see how S/S shake out. I do have some of my regular size clothes from S/S 2014 and earlier, so I won't be bare, but all my favorites from last year are way too big.

Angie, you're wonderful! I will give those a whirl.

Thanks, Suz! Tell you a secret...#8 is the first time I have ever actually worn a pair of booties:-0. They were always a buy/return for me. I'm glad I finally took the leap!

Thank you, Tex! I love what the gear stands for as well. As I look toward late Summer/early Fall 2016 I'm completely focused on street clothing versions of gear because it means I'll be spending my days walking on the beach, riding my bike, playing with the dog, etc.

Well thank you, Windchime! Getting my shoe wardrobe on the right path has been a longtime coming, but I do finally feel fairly well covered there (at least for the moment).

Susie! Good to see you too! We absolutely have similar likes. I could use your inspiration for S/S:-)

8 years ago

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