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Vicki

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I wanted to wear my red trousers today, but I feel like I'm ready for mime school. I've tried two striped tops, a navy striped vest and blazer and white, python, Oxford and red foot choices. Maybe it's time to put on a pair of jeans and a woven shirt and just go.

ETA: Out the door in jeans and a button-down shirt and feeling more like myself. Thanks for your input and I'll keep playing with the red. I can always do a white shirt or tee with a nice belt, but my imagination and I weren't jiving today.

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Kalli

This is very patriotic! Everything looks to fit fine... and it isn't exactly the type of boldness I adhere to but you look very cheerful and fun. It could be a look.

sarah

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I like both 1 and 2 a lot. I'm not so taken with the all red on the bottom. Great looks!

Vicki

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I just tried to delete the post and I couldn't. I'm wearing jeans and a top.

unfrumped

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I like them but I see what you mean. Did you see amiable's posts on red jeans--a darker red, though.

What if you tried a darker solid top, more tonal, something like charcoal, ink, a dark-on-dark print, and see if that helps. The pants have a lot of personality so don't need as much in the top.

AJ

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Vicki, you are adorable! I like 1 & 2. The red shoes is 3 is not my cuppa. : )

Red denim inspiration for you:
http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=red+jeans

Anonymous

I love all, but prefer 3 with the shoes in 2.
Jeans and a top works too!!!!

AJ

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This one has chambray, blazer, and substitue leopard print for the scarf:
http://pinterest.com/pin/123637952240016299/

Anonymous

Ah, I see what you mean. I don't think you look like a mime, but I understand where your head was at. I like #1 and #2 best.

Vicki

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Great tips, ladies, and, AJ, your Pinterest links will really help when I go for it again! Thanks.

AJ

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Luv that blue on you, Vicki! You look effortlessly stylish and chic. Have a great day.

Transcona Shannon

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Well my hubby happens to think mimes are sexy - lol!

I really like #1 and #2 and if you swapped out the footwear in #3 to your python booties, would love that one too!

But your shirt and jeans look is equally fabulous and you gotta go with what feels right at the time!

Tina.b

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I think you look fantastic in the red pants and all the variations with the striped top. But I totally know what you mean, because I have the same exact feeling every time I break out the red pants. I occasionally pair them with a navy blouse with large polka dots and I think it is the same effect as this. I feel unlike myself in it (it's almost too literal), but that is one of my most complimented outfits.

I love you in the blue blouse and jeans. I think I really see "you" in that photo where I see the clothes in the others. But you look beautiful and stylish in all.

Vicki

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Ah, I feel so much better, now that you've given and shared your guidance. I'm off to Roberta Roller Rabbit, at Fashion Island, to look at their tops (why did a friend come by in such a cute one!). Thanks again and hugs of love and peace to each of you! ^_^

merwoman

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Vicki - your clothes fit to perfection! What a beautiful figure you have!
Think I like 2 slightly more than 1 - seems a bit less contrast between pant and footwear. Not a fan of red shoes red pants, pic 4 is awesome.
Hmm...wondering about a black leather moto instead of black or navy blazer...bet you've got one in your closet.

MsMary

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I'd add some yellow -- either a scarf, a necklace, or maybe shoes. Don't you have a pair of yellow Cons?

rae

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Hm, I see what you are saying here. The outfit you wore does feel more like you. Maybe the pants make a big enough statement on their own that a more plain blouse is in order. Cream? Chambray? Blush?

ETA: this is coming from someone who does not own red pants. I was debating ordering some just this morning, though!

Suz

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Vicki, I think you look fab in all of these, but I also see the issue. I'd feel the same. It's not how it looks. It's how it FEELS. The last outfit feels much more "you" (and you look stunning!)

I agree with Rae -- maybe simplify. Maybe no pattern up top if wearing the red trousers - the pattern only from belt and shoes or bag?

cciele

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Your last outfit does seem very you

For the red pants, have you thought of a simple turquoise top? Or if you want to go brights, orange or pink

rachylou

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They're all excellent! No *meems" in sight! I do particularly like the red shoes with the red pants and the vest.

I will say #1 is a "gin and saltines" outfit, but I'm into that personally.

Vicki

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Your compliment made me smile, merwoman! Thank you. MaryK, that's a fab idea and Rae, please don't let my "mistakes" stop you as you would look so good in red pants. Take a look at AJ's Pinterest links above to get the right idea. I have a navy striped jacket on now and have to go somewhere tonight and will either keep it, adding a scarf or change out to a leather jacket.

catgirl

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I don't see that first outfit as you - it's too classic without the Vicki twist o' fun! There's nothing wrong with it, of course. I'm not a huge fan of this uber-prep look in general, though. I can see Jessica Quirk in it, though. Love your second outfit and you look much happier!

Angie

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That's why you have to take the outfit happiness-factor seriously. The outfits with the red trousers look fab - but they don't feel fab. Your facial expression and body language says it all in pic #4.

KILLER

Marley

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Ok - in my eye - the last outfit is perfect - absolutely perfect. The others are just too "too!" Hahahahahaha!
Where is the blue shirt from? Love that color on you!

Deborah

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I love the red trousers Vicki, but I do get that the stripes can make this combo look a bit costumey. You have to feel good. The jeans outfit is so you though I love it.

Jaime

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The blue outfit you wore is stunning but I am very impressed with #2 with those shoes and belt adding an unexpected element to the red trousers!

JAileen

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I like the red pants, but not with the vest. You nailed it - it looks like a mime's uniform. But 1 and 2 look fine. I like 4 also.

Thistle

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I really like #2. No mimery at all!

Day Vies

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WAAAAAAAY too hard on yourself Vicki. 1, 2, and 3 are absolutely fabulous any of the shoes you selected would have been a great choice. I think #2 has a slight edge. I love the brogues.

rute

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Love! So chic! Maybe you just need to get used to it!

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