First ever Post - August outfits

This is my very first post. I am so excited to be a part of your fashion forum. I have always loved fashion and even at 59 I want to look current and engaged without looking like I am trying to hard or dressing too young or inappropriately. I have been taking pictures of my outfits for the past 3 months so that I can better assess if something is working for me or if I need to get rid of it. Any suggestions are always welcome.

I have uploaded items from August. I take my pictures in my sewing & craft room (full length mirror) so the background is kind of messy.
*Outfit 4 the top is gone. It makes me look sloop shouldered. (Hippy too)
*Outfit 2 & 11 are beiges so the photo looks really blah. I may be wrong but I think it is the photo because I think I look good in creams and beiges.
*Outfit 9 I look hippy - I am still keeping because I just like them.
*Outfit 8 the jeans went in the giveaway pile. I will try the top later maybe with grey jeans or grey leggings.

I got on pinterest and found looks I like that I want to try for fall. I printed them out and made myself an idea board and put in my dressing room. I will be trying them out and posting. What looks do you all want to put together?

I am so looking forward to getting to know you all and your fashion tastes.
Vickie

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Anonymous

Nice to see you Vickie! I love your hair, and you look like you have an easy, personalized style. I love your flowy tops in particular.

Pawprints

Active Member

Hi Vickie.

You have an artsy vibe in your dressing (not surprising for someone with a sewing and crafts room), with a side of sporty. Is that how you see it? It's interesting that you got rid of the top in number 4. You did so because you felt it was unflattering. To my eye it was the outfit that didn't fit the overall feel of the other photos. A bit romantic traditional or something. But maybe I was just reacting to what you say is the less flattering shoulder line.

My favorite of all is number one. You look good in the colors and sporty line, and I especially like your hair in this one.

FlorenceFearne

Welcome! You look great. Definitely current without being juvenile.

I'm surprised to find myself saying that my favorite outfit is #2. I'm not normally a fan of cream/tan/beige/khaki or anything else of the sort, but this looks so elegant. #1 and #12 get honorable mentions too, and are probably a bit more casual comfy.

For #9, if you love the jeans, but you feel they make you look hippy, how about a top with a sharkbite hem, like the one in #12? Or something with a waterfall front like in #2? (To be clear, not those specifically. LOL) I find that an asymmetrical hemline makes a big difference in narrowing the hip.

Sheila

Veteran

Hi Vickie, lots of photos, thanks for posting. My two favorites are #6 with the long tunic and form-fitting pants (I am really fond of this look so have a bias toward it) and the beautiful flowing top and pants in #12. The print and the red look terrific with your coloring. You definitely are looking great and it's wonderful to see what you are doing to keep so young-looking.

And may I say that I am turning GREEN with envy over your sewing/craft room!!! We downsized two years ago into a condo and I lost my special room in the process. Enjoy it for me, will you please?

rachylou

Congrats on first post You are stylish! My fave maybe #2. My personal preference is the non-black outfits.

Congrats on your first post Vicky. You look fabulous and have a lovely sense of style. I agree with Rachy in that I do like seeing you in colour. I also think you have a bit of artyness going on here and there. I think my favourite pictures are 2,3,5 and 6.
You do have great hair too... and I love the peeks of your sewing room. I'm a fellow sewer and there are lots of other sewers on YLF. I hope you enjoy your time here.

Suz

(website)

Welcome! You have a definite arty or boho bent to your style, and I see the sportiness as well. I love your fun and fearless use of colour. My favourites here are 2, 3, 12, and 16! Quite different looks, each one. And YAY for the over-50 YLF'ers. There are a few of us here and we are determined to stay current and have fun!

Day Vies

Love the proportions and fit in all of your outfits. #1 is my favorite #2 and #7 come in as close seconds. I adore the range of outfits and your fearlessness around color. Welcome!

Caro in Oz

Welcome! I see an arty & sporty style too. I love the silhouette of #6 on you.

Jaime

Great first WIW. I think my favorites are #2,3 and 15! You look great in colors!

Carole

You are NOT 59! Congrats on your first WIW, you are beautiful and have great style. Look forward to seeing more!!!

soobee

Hi Vickie and welcome Thank you so much for all of these great photos. Loving your gorgeous hair. My fave outfits are 1, 3 and 6.

Welcome! You look creative and like you are having fun with your style. My favorites are 2, 3, and 12 and coral and aqua are very pretty on you. I look forward to seeing more of your style.

Beth Ann

Oooh! Sewing and Craft Room! (Sorry, got distracted)

You are artistic, eclectic, sporty and casual. I adore your hair and dramatic features. I see a well balanced figure (I notice you're aware of your hips and shoulders), and notice that you have nice variety, but manage to have a distinct, cohesive, personal style

Look forward to seeing your Pinterest looks!

2,3,6, and 13 are standouts to me.

CocoLion

I like the black and white outfits on you. You are so lucky to be able to wear black! It looks very chic on you. I have even thought of dying my hair platinum because I love the way it looks with black clothes. My favorites are 5,6,7,10 and 15. The leopard and black in particular, as well as the stripes. You look great in black and red (or is it coral?) as well. I agree beige doesn't always photograph well, and I can see how outfit #2 would look much better IRL.

I agree taking pictures is so useful in the process of wardrobe culling.

Oh I like you in the sporty casual #1 as well. You can pull off crops like few others can as you are blessed with long legs.

I have quite a few tops with deep necklines (and without defined shoulder seams) and too am finding I need to get rid of those, they do me no favors. My shoulders seem to be getting less squared as I get older (55). Oops maybe if I worked out again I would have better posture!

Lyn D.

I appreciate all those photos, Vickie!
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