Day 5 of the Copycat Challenge

First I have to say I have loved this week of the challenge and think I may add this as a regular feature of my blog one day a week...

This outfit is one I struggled with the most.... Only because of the shoes... I couldn't figure out what to wear here... Also, my "maxi skirt" is a dress that can be worn both ways and I think it could have been a little longer. It has a top band that fits under my chest in the dress version and I had to be careful that that line fit under my top, as when it went lower it created a horizontal line and didn't work for my hips....

I originally intended to wear my Navy maxi, which was longer and feel it might have been better....

Of all 5 looks this is the only one I wouldn't want to recreate unless I can resolve the shoe issue...

Any shoe recommendations on how to improve this? Would it have been better to scrap the maxi look and hike it back up to a midi dress with black boots?

Also would love if anyone wanted to look at my blog and leave comments about which outfit of the week they liked best....

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13 years ago

pil

Veteran

Not that I know what I'm talking about, but I think this dress looks good. If you like the navy better though, wouldn't the effect have been similar but more comfortable for you? I see what you are saying about the shoes, they add some heaviness compared to the inspiration. Then again, the inspiration photo is a sunny Australian waterfront shot : ). How about an open toe shoe if sandals aren't an option this time of year?

Ingunn

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I actually like it a lot exactly the way it is! Yes, the shoes are very different, but the boots are just as fab to my eye. I don't think you should hitch it up to a midi.

Suz

Given my slight poison eye for casual maxis, I like this a whole lot better than I thought I would! I agree the boots are perhaps a bit heavy, but then again, they are seasonally appropriate. There is a sophistication in the colour combination and the overall proportion. You could create a very similar look with wide leg trousers instead. In fact, I think that is what the model is actually wearing?

Kiwichik

I love maxi's & despite your discomfort with the length & the boots I think you look great. The boots are heavier the sands but as everything is black it all just blends together.

TraceyLiz65

Suz, I think you are dead right that the model is wearing wide leg pants, which I don't happen to own...

Ladies I guess sometimes we get too stuck on details and that this look isn't as bad as I made it out to be from feedback I have received all day from different sources... Thank you all for taking the time to comment!

I think the line is more flattering as a maxi, myself. The shoes are so unobtrusive (which creates a longer line) I can't see why anybody would object, unless they have the idea that you have to faithfully recreate a look down to the last details, which is just silly.

Which is to say, I think you look lovely.

Deborah

I have to disclose that I don't love maxi dresses:). It's a good interpretation, however I do find the boots too heavy here (I do understand it's cooler where you are). Casual maxis are popular here in the warmer seasons so I find the balance of skin showing on the top and bottom half of the body works best against so much coverage. Seeing some skin on the lower leg/foot area would also bookend your gorgeous jacket.

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