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'Getting Dressed Project' day 3

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Hi all, so todays offering was sort of built out of necessity and didn't have a huge amount of thought put into it other than 10 minutes of swapping out a few items quickly last night and knowing I really wanted to wear a skirt today. I needed to decide last night as I knew I needed to go straight from school run to have my flu jab, and then on to errands before coming home to work. Due to the flu jab I had to start with a short sleeved tee for easy upper arm access and something warm over that, hence a cardi. I haven't worn this cardi in for quite some time and it is long enough in length to be considered on trend I think? The black jersey textured skirt is very, very comfy so it wins points for that

To be absolutely honest, I'm not sure why, but to me at least something feels not quite right today, perhaps it's the purple plus black making a palette that feels too dark... hmmm when I take off the cardi I like the tee with the skirt. Anyway let me know what you think. Oh BTW I'm wearing nude hose today. Oh, and when I went out my green trench, black boots and spotty bag finished things off.

On a side note. I'm due to go for an eye test in 3 weeks or so. I wear reading glasses and long distance ones for TV watching and driving. I'm going to get more colourful specs this time so any suggestions of colours would be most useful.

Comments suggestions all welcome.

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Anonymous

I think the sweater might just feel heavy texturally with the light T and the skirt? The colours look nice together.

jackiec

Veteran

I like it! I sometimes feel off with black booties and bare-look legs, but I think this looks good on you here. And I like the palette. But I get it if something feels off. You do look great. Ooh yucky flu shots. Hope your arm isn't sore

Transcona Shannon

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I don't find the outfit heavy Diane - the lighter colored tee and the bare legs brightens up the look. Love those booties!

Anonymous

Thanks ladies!

I do think my eye is adjusting to this look as the day goes on and as you say Shannon there is sufficient skin to lighten things up.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Wooohoooo. A SKIRT. How's that for revving up all the cylinders.

You may feel a little off, but it's a great look to my eye. Fun colours and gorgeous booties (biased I know). Perhaps you'll feel more pulled together adding sheer black hose?

Anonymous

Darn! You know Angie, I nearly did wear sheer black hose. Would they look right? Or make it look too heavy?

Quietgirl

Veteran

Looks absolutely FAB! Can I borrow the cat tee? Love it!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Sheer hose will not look too heavy. xo

missvee

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You could also try textured black hose for more casual look.
Polka dots would be fun and would pick up on the whimsical tee. I love that tee btw.

crutcher

Veteran

I like the look but are you really comfortable to work at home...Just wondering...Somehow for me, when I am at home to work, I need to be pants, sweat shirt, jean, comfortable...No criticism intended...I admire you so much for taking on this project...

Anonymous

Of course QG anytime

Great thanks Angie!

Good idea Missvee, thanks.

No, I understand Crutcher, but the answer is yes actually, I'm really comfy. The tee and cardi are easily worn with jeans or skirt so it's a slam dunk, as for the skirt, it's a double thickness jersey with loads of stretch (actually made by me) and has a stretchy waistline so it's like wearing sweats really.

deb

Veteran

I think this look really good, Diane.

Carole

Veteran

I like the color palette, Diane! And the shirt under is rather unexpected and fun. LOVE your green trench, that is such a great color with your beautiful hair and coloring!

Anonymous

These colors are really lovely together, Diane! Good job with the nude hose, and once it reaches a certain coolness (I can't put my finger on it, I just feel it in the air) all the sudden the sheer black tights just feel like they look right to me. Last winter I had planned to wear nude hose with the Okalas to a wedding, but it was just too cold (plus the sun was going down). I had to switch to the sheer black --even with the heels out on the shoes! I might be weird about that, but oh well.

In this case, I think the white T and nude legs serve to lighten up your outfit a LOT. Purple and black combined can become dark very quickly, but this is not too dark at all. This is a lovely outfit to get your shot and run errands in. You are inspiring me Diane!

Ingunn

(website)

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I think black sheer hose would look nice, but I particularly love the lightness of the nude hose on you today. I think this is a great outfit.

Mia

Veteran

Love this look and the bag is so fab.

shemarie

Love this and the colors look beautiful to me. And more awesome booties! I too live in stretchy skirts all summer, which in my climate is a very long time, and find them so comfy...better than jeans, shorts, etc. This is a great way to bring them into fall!

Beth Ann

Veteran

What a great tee! Playful, but chic and grownup. I think it's a great loo, and I like the idea of sheer hose, too. Purple is fab on you!

tulle

Veteran

Diane, when I read your posts, I think, "Oh--poor thing." But then when I see the pictures, and there you are, fresh and pretty and very cleverly and fashionably turned out, in spite of sickness and flu shots and all the rest, nothing can convince me that this gorgeous creature isn't feeling her best! Though not usually a fan of black & purple combos, I really like this outfit; the graphic white tee pulls it together and crisps it up, and the black booties look just right. Honestly, these posts are turning into tutorials for the rest of us. Thanks for sticking with it!

Anonymous

Thank you so much everyone for sticking with me through this project and cheering on from the sidelines. I really appreciate it.

Thanks Deb, Carole, CIaire, Ingunn, Mia!

Shemarie, I'm really beginning to realise how great jersey skirts are, You're right, they can be more comfy than jeans.

Thanks for the cat tee love Beth Ann!

Tulle, thank you! Plenty of make up stopped me from looking as pale as I felt! Thanks for the kind comments.

Lynne

Veteran

Gorgeous! That T shirt is very cute!

Please do post pics when you try on frames. I'd like to see you in tortoiseshell and round eye to start with; a lot of frames at the moment have a licorice allsorts layereing effect with tortoiseshell at the front and another, brighter colour behind it - the effect is lovely when you turn your head slightly. Have fun!

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I think it looks really good as is but would be equally nice with the sheer black or nude micro fishnet hose if you feel like you need something on the legs.

I will have to go back and read part 1 and 2 when I have more time.

Staysfit

Veteran

I was also expecting something very different when I read your post, but when I scrolled down and saw the pics I found I loved the ensemble! Your purple cardi is terrific, and so is your cat tee. The colors look nice together and complementary on you. I wonder if your eye was tainted today because you were headed out to get a flu shot? No one I know likes shots, and when you feel negative about one thing it can effect how you feel about other unrelated things in your life.

Anonymous

Lynne, I'll look out for frames like you mention, thanks!

Thanks Dianthus!

You may have a point SF, and I had to wait ages for the shot as they were running late and I had a headache. As the day went on and I felt better I liked the outfit better

Jjsloane

Veteran

Good for you! I think it looks great as is and would be interested in the sheer black hose as well. Taking notes since I have these booties too! You are really rising to your own challenge!

Suz

(website)

Veteran

Diane, I think it looks great as is and would also look great with sheer dark hose. I also think that anyone going for a flu jab is likely to feel less than stellar!

Oh, and how do you persuade your kitty not to put runs in your hose? Mine is a devil for that and it interferes with skirt wearing and sheer hose.

Elizabeth P

Veteran

Another "yay" from over here. I was expecting to see something really dark, but that purple colour is actually far more... medium. The length of it definitely works, to my eye. I think the light tee with the bare legs keeps this nicely balanced.

I'm also on team jersey knit skirt PJ's today