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Forum Challenge: ASAP please

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I WANT TO SEE A BUSLOAD OF MAXIMAL OUTFITS ON THIS FORUM THIS SEASON. (Not to be bossy, or anything).

Interpret the Maximalism your way. No need for things to be OTT at all - although fab if that floats your boat too.

I'm wearing a pile of pearls most days, which - with my bright green specs - looks more Maximal right away.

I wear brights and high contrast anyway - although am amping that up for maximal effect. Also reintroducing pattern mixed outfits and wearing more patterns in general. Patterned bags! This is my contribution to Maximalism so far, and I am much enjoying the change.

OVER TO YOU.

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Meredith

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Challenge accepted. In addition to putting together outfits that are more OTT with color, pattern, and texture, I'm also making the effort to pile on more layers, jewelry, etc.) everyday, but in more subtle ways. For example, instead sticking to my basic bag and going without jewelry, I added a wristfull of bangles and beaded clutch. Way more fun than just jeans and a sweater.

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carter

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I've been enjoying minimal lately, but you caught me on a maximal day:-)

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celia

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I was thinking of putting together this outfit. Will it count as maximal ?

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Diana

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Well, here's an outfit from last week (that I already posted WIW for) and a teaser for another one.

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crazyone

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yes, definitely! I am probably one of the more maximal members (at least in terms of individual pieces of clothing; not so much in accessories) of the forum and I am very attracted to pattern mixing.

Bonnie

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I will participate but am busy today. Here is an outfit that I'm thinking will work but I may change the pants and boots and add bling to see if it works.

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Sara L.

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Angie, maybe you could define Maximalism again? To be honest, I'm not quite sure how to go about being more maximal. I never stopped wearing jewelry or scarves so I can't just add more accessories. I'm just really not sure I understand maximalism and how to get there with my style.

Anonymous

This challenge is a little scary for me because of the fear factor that I'll end up looking like a fashion victim! But I will do my best. Def out of my comfort zone, but that's often a good thing. Challenge accepted!

Anonymous

Oh, Angie, if I ever get through my huge sewing order I'll post a few outfits for sure. I've just come up for air this evening for a quick YLF fix. Hopefully next week I'll contribute. Great idea for challenging us!

Joy

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Yes. I wish I'd gotten a photo of Sunday's church outfit. Yellow raisin pencil skirt, tucked white ruffled blouse with black polkadots under old Target yellow/white/black plaid cropped Chanel-esque jacket with big black buttons, black and white narrow zebra belt. Silver pointy loafers and light grey ostrich bag plus a pile of pearls. Oh, and nude micro fishnet stockings. I felt very maximal.
Some of the items are below. The shirt is similar to the blouse I wore but lacks the ruffles.

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always trying

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Since I am building my holiday capsule around my red block heel pumps

it is looking as though these outfits will be maximal. It is going to take a little while yet for me to complete this project though, as I do not have all the pieces I want.

Anonymous

I'm on it.

deb

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Well, OK!!! I will see what I can find.

Staysfit

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I'm not sure if this is maximal but I layered two necklaces, and I'm wearing 10 bangles today. My socks today pick up the green theme with stripes of all different shades. My jeans have white spots. I added my green glasses. (The wrinkles in my sweater disappeared after wearing it for 15-20 minutes so it looked more polished than it does in this photo, I was too lazy to retake the pic.). I'm also wearing green eyeliner for what I thought was an almost OTT green out look.

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JAileen

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This is what maximal looks like at our house today. I'll try a less rustic look next time.

Striped long sleeve tee (Lands End)
Plaid flannel shirt (LL Bean)
Vest (thrifted)
Jeans (Levis)
Crocs
Felco pruners (#2)
Gardening Gloves (?)
Not shown: Columbia large brim hat

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Style Fan

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I'm on it. We just got back from a weekend away. It is pouring rain. I plan to wear more jewellery, scarves and other accessories.

MTBGirl

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Yes ma'am!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Hmmmm.

Jenava

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I am working from home today, but I am LOVING the fashions these days...so inspired but so few places to go!

So, I went up to my closet and tried on a couple outfits I've been wanting to wear. #1 is what I am wearing today - cropped flared jeans, pointed toe flats and off the shoulder sweater with lace trim (this seems more springlike to me, but I liked it's romantic feel).

Outfit 2 - need shoe advice. rust cropped flare trousers, purple velvet slouchy blazer, tipped blow blouse.

Outfit 3 - this SKIRT. I love it. with an Everlane box cardigan in blush and congac boots with black patent trim. This skirt literally goes with every. single. thing. I. own.

I'm not sure if these are maximal enough for you, dear Angie, but I'm sure with jewelry added they would make the cut...

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Ginger

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I'll give it a shot! It's in the 90s here so it's hard to get in the mood for lots of layers and accessories...

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Jenava, I love #3 and it certainly looks super current and maximal to me. The first two outfits are also stellar--the romantic vibe of the first is beautiful on you, and I like the rich color and texture of the second.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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This feels a little bit maximal, in my muted-hues kind of way. (Maybe it qualifies as medial?)
Cropped flare jeans (Mother); plummy purple long-tailed 3/4-sleeved tee (Pleione) under mauve and gray print high-low boxy wool short-sleeved pullover (made by me); gray suede booties (Paul Green); gray freshwater pearl bracelet (Lucky); topped with an olive leopard-print hooded wrap raincoat (made by me); carrying a big, slouchy, dark mauve ribbed faux-leather news-style bag (made by me). Hair is maximally curly today. Specs are teal and dark eggplant.

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Suz

(website)

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On it, Angie! Am travelling today but home tomorrow and will make maximal my goal.

I do admit it's a bit of a struggle in some respects. I am ill equipped in the accessories dept and am in special need of some big pearls I think. I want the light up top.

Karie

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Maximal dresser reporting for duty! I was a TOTAL maximal dresser back in the day, and I have been spending just a little too much on some new brightly colored and patterned wardrobe items this fall. I've been doing some alterations on these new items but they'll be ready for wear soon, and I will have fun posting the outfits!

catgirl

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I love the idea of maximal but am terrible at execution... I'm hoping you will post a shopping list of affordable maximal items that are for those of us who want the statement look without the piling-on of multiple elements (i.e. wild prints, texture, details). The first outfit in your blog post looks totally doable!

Classically Casual

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Maximal dressing is a bit of stretch for me, but here goes my first attempt:
Patterned crops, striped bag, and shaggy top. I love the pieces individually, but I'm still warming up to the idea of the whole being at least the sum of the parts .

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Cerinda

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Yes, ma'am. Will get right on it.

Ran out for breakfast date before reading your post: I'll try to up my game next time. Distressed burgundy boots (gunmetal hardware), dark denim straight legs, burgundy sleeveless shaker knit sweater, burgundy stripe silk scarf, burgundy backpack with gold hardware, gold watch/silver chain/mixed-metal bangle, and black belted trench (gunmetal hardware).

p.s. I love that first photo on your blog so much I want to make it my screensaver: talk about inspiration!

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Jenava

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Firecracker, that pullover is TDF!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

THANK YOU, ladies. It's a very hectic time for me at the moment as I help clients prep for the season - feels like NAS all over again - but I like what I see on this thread. You are on your maximal way, YOUR way.

Sara and Una, AMP IT UP. That's what Maximalism is. You might find it useful to read my daily blog posts, since I frequently talk about Maximalism there - not on the forum.

Bonnie, Jenava, Meredith, Carter, Diana & Sharan, Killer Stunning.

JAileen, you crack me up. NICE.

Staysfit, you're working that boot with the best of them. Well done.

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