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Adelfa

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As soon as I read Angie's post about taller ankle booties with boyfriend jeans, I knew I wanted to try the look. And I also wanted to try the toffee, tomato, white, and burgundy look, sans the tomato because I don't have a speck of it in my wardrobe, even in a print.

So I wore this today and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I suspected that the outfit had too many cuts (at waist and ankle) and wasn't doing me any favors flattery wise. And my legs aren't long to begin with.

What do you think? Could this look be improved upon? Do you ever sacrifice leg length just for the fun of an outfit?

shirt--Pleione
bfs--KUT Catherine
booties--Lorenzo Banfi
dog--Borzoi

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Latest reply was from Adelfa

CocoLion

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I think it's perfectly flattering! Love those booties, where did you get them?

Adelfa

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Denise, three years ago I visited my daughter who was living in Cleveland at the time. She took me to a boutique which was the kind of place where a tee cost $200. In the back room there were just a few pairs of shoes 50% off, including these which were just my size. I don't know if you can see but they have a diamond stitch pattern. At 50% off they were about 50% more than I'd ever spent on a shoe. And it had never occurred to me to buy a cognac/toffee bootie. But it was love. I haven't regretted the purchase one moment.

I love planning and I love a minimal wardrobe. But some of my best purchases are extravagant, spontaneous buys. There are just some moments when your heart speaks. I know you know this!

mirrorlight

I think this looks really nice! gives me hope, too, I'm a new bootie owner and figuring out the right jean length to wear with them

Jeweled

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Adelfa, my first thought was "wow, that really looks great!"

I don't think the overall look feels like it's cut in too many places, and your legs in the white jeans don't seem short.

I just see a sophisticated outfit that looks good on you!

Sal

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Wow Adelfa this is a great look. It is not stumpifying at all!

I totally am with you on wanting/enjoying a smallish wardrobe but having great success with impulse buys. I think there is a place for both planned and impulse shopping.

Adelfa

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Mirrorlight, my favorite length for booties is at the ankle. These were a couple of inches above that. Have fun experimenting!

Jeweled, thanks! I really liked wearing the outfit but I didn't get any feedback IRL so it's good to hear your opinion!

KG, glad you agree--I would love to be able to quantify or predict my impulses, but of course that's impossible!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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The outfit looks terrific. I think you got it just as Angie described! I don't see too many lines, and I find the look flattering. I appreciate your story about the boots--those kind of impulse purchases that end up being long-time loves are the best.
Laughing at "dog-Borzoi"! I didn't even notice your dog till I saw that note in your list.

Adelfa

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Thanks, Firecracker. For a while I've been almost obsessive about toning my tops with my bottoms, so this was a departure. And Baby is my constant photobomber!

Gigi

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Wow, this is really fantastic. It's so simple, but it looks AMAZING.

I looked at the pics before I read your write-up, and I don't see any horizontal cuts or stumpy legs. In fact, I think it's very flattering, not even just flattering enough!

Adelfa

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Thanks, Gigi! I'm very surprised! To me this outfit breaks a lot of flattery rules!

Caro in Oz

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I love this - the colours are fab on you

CocoLion

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I love the bootie story! They have the look of a shoe that gets better with age. Like a book or leather chair, KWIM?

Marley

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I think its a great look on you Adelfa! Very simple but chic. You look like a women who really knows what she's doing when it comes to style!

Suz

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Wow, this is a gorgeous outfit on you, Jody. Absolutely stunning. I see no stumpifying going on -- instead I see those gorgeous booties, which, as Denise said, look exactly like a chair that just gets better and better with age! The top is equally fab on you.

lyn67

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Love your interpretation, simple but great AND so much different form the other monochromatic looks for fall, isn't it! I can see why those booties made your heart sing, they are great color, and have a perfect shape, and texture!

Jaime

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Agree that this looks great and agree that the booties were a fantastic find! I often wear things that don't lengthen my legs, but I mostly dress for fun not flattery per se!

Adelfa

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Thanks, Caro!

Denise, they were definitely crisper and less slouchy when they were new, but I still love them!

Wow Marley, thank you!

Suz, thanks. I don't think the photo shows it but it's a wrap top--maybe time to get a couple more, long sleeved, for Fall.

Lyn, everybody at work is talking about no white pants after Labor Day (first Monday in September) and it's so hilarious because it's Los Angeles with temp around 80 (27C).

Shevia, good for you having fun with fashion!