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Feb challenge and a proportion question: ETA new pic down thread

Jenni NZ

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2 outfits for you today. The first outfit (pics 1/2) was worn on Sunday and has a question attached. Please excuse the hair, freshly washed and about to head to the mall for a haircut after 8 weeks. Very casual, it’s hot summer. “Sunset coral” Ezibuy T-shirt 2021, now 35 wears. “Silver birch” shorts, 2023, now 60 wears. Orange sandals 2021 now 37 wears.
The T-shirt is the older one I was slightly tiring of that Irina suggested in 2021, when I bought it, that I should shorten it, the first time shortening T-shirts had been suggested to me. Then it was suggested again by several of you this year for my new pink top. I haven’t done the pink top yet, I have been wearing it bloused out from pants meanwhile. I thought I would do this one by hand as a practice attempt. Cut it off and then hand hemmed it. The finish is not that good, you can see the stitching.
But is it now the correct length, what do you think?
Outfit 2 (pics 3/4) was for work yesterday. This meets the challenge as the Laura Ashley silk skirt is from at least 2008 and still only had about 26 wears (did not start tracking until 2016). 5 of the wears are this summer, it’s a hot summer so a skirt is cooler than pants even if cropped pants, and I wear it with a black top or this day a white top. Should get to #30 wears in the next year. I do like it a lot. So I didn’t edit it out, I just don’t often wear skirts and have sworn off buying any. New haircut from 3 days earlier.
Any thoughts welcome.

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Latest reply was from Runcarla

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I’m not a proportion expert- but I really like the length on that orange top. And I love the sandwich effect with the sandals. Fabulous outfit!

Love that you’re finding ways to wear a skirt from 2008! Do you wear it in the fall with a sweater?

Star (Lise)

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Length is perfect now. I see also get autumn vibes from the skirt, like KKARDS.

Jules

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Length seems good, good on you for testing the theory with a DIY!

Is that orange in the skirt? Have you tried the orange top with it, just for fun? I like the skirt but I think the low scoop of this white top isn’t quite right with it, a higher neckline and shorter sleeves would create a more balanced X shape - I’m not hinting about ‘figure flattery’ to be clear, just general proportions and how to keep the focus on you rather than the skirt.

cjh

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The orange top looks like perfect length. Good job. And I agree it might be perfect with the lovely print skirt. A very coordinated outfit, rather than “just” a skirt and top.

Dee

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I agree that the length of your top in photo 1 is perfect, and such a lovely skirt in photo 2, lots of other colours in it to use for your top as well.

RobinF

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Yes, that length looks good to me. Looks good with the length of the shorts too.

Pretty skirt!

Lisa

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I like the length of the orange top and also this shade of orange is lovely on you. And my matchy matchy gene likes that you matched the top with your sandals.

Pretty skirt and a nice idea for a hot day. You could also pair that skirt with a color not in the skirt with some matching footwear for another outfit option (if you want to try something besides a black or white top with it). Yellow could add a fun pop of brightness.

Angie

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Another who Iikes the length of the shortened top in #1, Jenni! The proportions with the shorts and sandals look perfect

That is a pretty skirt! It works well with the dainty sandals. (I love dainty shoes, like you!) Have you tried wearing it with the orange top from outfit #1?

Roberta

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Just chiming in to say the length of the orange tee is right on the money, and I would also like to see the wonderful skirt with a colorful top or cardi. Since it is silk, I bet it has wonderful swish.

Runcarla

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Good job with the orange t-shirt. That colour is a winner on you. Like others, I was wondering if it would work with the skirt. Or maybe a red, rust, or olive top?

Cookie

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The length of the top looks perfect and I LOVE that skirt. I can’t say that loudly enough! LOVE. I think it would also be great with boots in cooler weather.

Jenni NZ

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Thanks everyone! It’s not actually orange in the skirt, it’s red. I do have some red tops and have worn them on occasion with this skirt. To Jules’s point, the black top has a higher neck and shorter sleeves and I wear silver sandals when I wear that combo, but the black top was in the wash that day so I tried the white.
I don’t think I would like the orange with the skirt but might try it on to see. It’s an interesting idea I had never considered!

Sal

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Top looks the perfect length!!

And the skirt was worth hanging on to - it’s very pretty and a great shape and print. I can see this getting a few wears for years.

Suntiger

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Orange top length is good, and great color for you! Yes to trying it with the skirt.

Angie

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Jenni, when you try the orange top with the skirt, wear your orange sandals too. Might help pull the look together.

I see what Jules is suggesting about the scoop neck on the white top. The skirt likes a top with a higher neckline! You had that in mind with the black top that's in the wash - and hence I suggested the orange top which has a higher neckline

Irina

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Good job on the orange top! Looks nice!
I like your pretty skirt but not the top, sorry. I’m with Jules, the neckline is off. I’m sure you have plenty of other tops that would work better here.

Brooklyn

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The orange top outfit looks great. New length is perfect.

The skirt is great too. I like you in a skirt. I agree with Jules and Irina that a higher neckline would be an improvement.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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That shorts outfit is fantastic, Jenni. Proportions are just right, the sandals and top are great together, and I like how the earrings play with the eyelet pattern in the top. The length of those shorts are terrific on you, too.

The skirt outfit is pretty as well. Such a nice skirt, and I like those sandals with it; the straps on the sandals draw my eye to the bar-stripe pattern in the skirt. Nicely done, dressing stylishly in the heat!

Rock

The orange top is spot on, and the color combo of orange and birch works so well, along with the orange shoes.

The skirt is a great length and perfect for work. I agree with others on trying a higher neckline with the skirt.

Jenni NZ

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Thanks everyone!
I have a question though: WHY do so many of you think the skirt needs a higher necked top? I don’t get it and would like to understand.

Jules

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To expand about what I said about an X shape, I think the outfit would be better balanced with more visual impact on top. The skirt is a strong statement and drawing attention away from your face. I agree with the top being tucked into this type of skirt, but the overall effect of a gauzy white top similar to your skin tone, low neckline and tuck is making the shirt recede visually and just not adding to the outfit the way another top that visually balances the skirt could.
Another idea might be to wear a chunky statement necklace - but I think you prefer more refined jewelry?
As an exercise maybe take some more pictures of different options and see how *you* feel about them- that’s more important than how we feel!

Suz

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I'm late here, Jenni, but just want to pop in to say I really like you in the orange top -- it's a great colour for you! And the length seems good. I also like the skirt and think you can absolutely get your wears from it...especially if temperatures cooperate. You look good in a skirt.

I like Jules's thoughts about a top for the skirt...good suggestions.

Jenni NZ

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Ah I see what you mean Jules, thanks for explaining. The black top I usually wear with it doesn’t recede as much. I mostly wear dainty jewellery yes but do have a few chunkier pieces.

Angie

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Jenni, I'll add to Jules's excellent explanation:

A higher neckline on narrow shoulders like ours - I have narrow shoulders too! - strengthens the shoulder line. In my experience, I need structure around the shoulder neck point, especially when I'm wearing something bold at the bottom. Creates visual balance.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I appreciate Jules' explanation. I wouldn't have been able to articulate it, but I can see the effects she is talking about.

Oh, and Angie's explanation, too.

So interesting!

Star (Lise)

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Love the styling lesson from Jules and Angie. I too can see chunkier jewellery working better with this skirt.

SarahD8

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Late to this but agree with others that the new length of the orange top is right on point! I also really appreciated, learned a lot from, and agree with what Jules and Angie shared about tops for your bold skirt. I like Angie's idea of trying the skirt with your orange top and orange sandals! Also agree with others upthread that the skirt has autumn potential, to my eye.

Jenni NZ

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Here is a new pic from today trying the black top, tucking it in (often wear it out) and adding a bolo tie. Better?

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Suz

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I do like it better, Jenni, It feels more cohesive and grounded. I might try a darker sandal also but not necessary.

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