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Having fun with fashion, plus a K/R

Elizabeth P

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When I saw this photo of Garance Dore on the Zara site, I totally fell in love with it. I have the boots.... so I thought I'd order the rest of it, just to see. Was pretty sure it would be a bust on me, as I was pretty sure the sweater wouldn't be a great coolour on me (although I do love it) and that the skirt would be too short. But I was placing a Zara order anyway, so figured why not.

So here's some fun.
1. My inspiration,
2. Me.
3. Me from the front. This sweater is so cozy, I want to love it. But this is not my best neckline, and it's not my best red. I also think the cut of it perhaps just makes me look big, rather than looking oversized. I could try it in navy, if you think that's worthwhile. I'm leaning towards "R", and will look for another oversized cashmere sweater that is more "perfect". What do you think? I also LOVE this skirt - it had a wonderful texture to it, I think the fringe adds a really interesting edge, however it needs to be 2-3" longer. Bummer.

I also ordered the pleather culottes. I thougth these would be fun, a "wildcard" item, certainly not a "need" for me. Here are a few photos, and styling ideas. I haven't had time to do a lot of playing, unfortunately. Any hope? I did get some opinions from a friend, and she didn't really like them on me - felt they were too bulky. If you feel they are a yes, I'd love some styling suggestions, and I will try to find more time to play today.

Honest opinions please! On the cullotes, and the sweater. The skirt is definitely going back, I just can't wear something this short.

ETA: A few more culotte styling pics added later on.

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Jaime

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I love your copycat shot, even if you don't want to keep the pieces! I like the red sweater on you but can't tell about the color - if you don't like it return. The skirt is too short for my comfort zone although you definitely have the legs for it. The pleather culottes - well I am hardly objective. Let's just say I am taking note of your styling ideas.

carter

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That was so much fun! Overall, I agree with both you and your friend. I do think the neckline + bulk of the sweater isn't the best combo for many of us. Just the bulk with a lower neckline would be good, I think. The color on you looks fine on my screen, though. You do have the legs for the skirt, but I hear you on just not being able to do it. I'm not sure about the coulottes. I have a hard time discerning (and accepting) JFE. Great experiment! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous

I'm inclined to agree with you about the sweater. I'm not in love with the neckline on you and possibly a cooler toned red would suit you better? I love the skirt, but again I agree that a couple more inches would be nice, though you do have great legs! As for the culottes, well I like them. How do they feel on? I think the length is good and there doesn't seem to be as much fullness around the top as I thought there may be. #7 is great!

viva

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First of all, I absolutely love your recreation of the Garance Dore photo. I actually did a doubletake! FABULOUS and so, so fun. I never do this kind of thing, and this post makes me want to play with fashion more. I really love it.

To me, this skirt is too short. I agree with you.

I like the sweater, if you need a red sweater like this. I don't really feel strongly about it, though. I wouldn't make extra room in the budget for it. It's fine.

But I do really like the culottes and I like the various ways you've styled them, especially with the chambray and the sequins -- both ends of the spectrum. I'm not a culottes person (although, again, you may be swaying me!) so someone else may have more styling options, but I am firmly in the keep camp for these.

Suz

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Oh, this is so much fun! You must add it to Alaskagirl's "Images of the fantasy you" thread if you have not already! Not to mention, Goldenpig's "dressing as the fantasy you" thread.

You definitely have the legs for the skirt, but I see the issue and agree it makes sense to send it back. Ditto for the sweater. It looks great from the back, but the neckline and red are probably not your very best.

I actually like the culottes from what I can see, but only if they feel comfortable. I prefer them with the booties to the boots or open toed shoes. The former feel too heavy and the latter too light, somehow.

Elizabeth P

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Thanks for all the quick responses! You seem to be at the same place I am... sweater and skirt are "R's" and the culottes are a definite maybe. They are actually very comfortable, and I was a bit disappointed when my friend gave them a no. Honestly, I'd like to make them work. Now, I DID try them on VERY quicly for her, so perhaps a bit more attention to stying is in order.

You've motivated me to try them a few more ways, "just to see". I need to get out my heavier sweaters, I'm still in "late summer" mode.

Suz, thanks for pointing me to those threads, I'd seen them but not looked at them as life has been very busy lately. And I agree with you on the shoes and boots vs booties.

Shevia, how do you style yours? You posted one option earlier for me, have you worn them another way yet?

Anonymous

I was mooning over that photo too the other day, it was the boots that attracted my attention I like your version of it - very nice - but am not jumping up and down about the sweater on you. Looks a little too squarish, and not drapey enough or something. And I'm another one annoyed at all of these too-short skirts! They ALL need to be another 2 inches longer. I really like the culottes - and with the right boots/footwear , they could be really great!

rute

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so fun! You look amazing!

Janet

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Oh, how fun! That makes me want to try something like that next time I see an inspiring photo.

I think you look fab in your copycat, but I totally understand what you're saying. Yeah, the skirt is short, and I think you can find a better red sweater. I actually kind of like the culottes, although I agree with Suz -- I like them best with the booties rather than the other shoes or boots.

Zibbets

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So much fun! You even found a fringy skirt!
I actually love the red and the fit of the sweater on you. Would you consider trying a swipe of red lipgloss with it? I think that would make all the difference.

The skirt is pretty short. I'd try it with tights, but it might just be too short for your comfort. I think a slightly longer black skirt would be so fab with the sweater and boots.

ETA: I think a black leather skirt would be a better addition to your wardrobe than the culottes, but I have a poison eye for that particular garment. I don't think they're flattering on anyone.

LOVE your first two pics. I'm so glad you did that!

jackiec

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SO FUN!!! Good on you to try a copycat look - you rock it! Yes, so the skirt is short - but actually you have the legs to rock it! Oh well - back goes the skirt. I can't comment on the sweater b/c I am a bit of a sweater addict (and jeans) so personally I'd probably keep it.

And I love the culottes! So much so that I'd consider them for myself! Oh, and of course have the black munros too, so already know what would work! I love the culottes paired with the sparkly top - that's my fav.

Fun stuff Elizabeth

Elizabeth P

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Thanks Lisa, rute, Janet. Zibbets and Jackie!

So, just took a few minutes to play more with the culottes. Here are a few more options. Sorry about the oof shot in #1, didn't notice it at the time and I really don't want to go back and change and retake. You can get the idea of proportions.

Definitely leaning more towards the "K" end of the spectrum at the moment... I think I can make these babies work.

I'd appreciate any additional comments or direction on styling! And excuse the lack of make up - it's an at home cleaning sorting day.

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Gigi

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Your copycat was so fun! I'm glad you tried it, even if all the items didn't work out.

I am not a huge fan of the sweater. It is just kind of "meh" to me. But I really love the culottes and think you should keep them. They seem like they are really your style. My favorite culotte pic is the one with the sparkly shirt, which is semitucked. I think the distinct semituck works very well.

Angie

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Love seeing you have fun with fashion. xo

I LOVE the culottes and how you styled them. Those by a billion percent.

unfrumped

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I think you are very adventurous and fun.
I like the look if culottes on you. I an sensitive to how fabrics behave in motion, so I'd go by that. Do they move nicely. I'd use that criteria if I were trying to decide on leather culottes vs another type.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Elizabeth, your first photos are so fun!
Too bad the fringed skirt isn't long enough for you. Great idea to keep in mind, though.
I like the culottes, especially with the chambray shirt, sequins, and red sweater+boots. I agree with you that the sweater is good, not great--except I really do love it with the culottes and boots! Go figure!

Neel

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Oh my god! 2 is cuteness overload! I love that shot! I am in awe of fabbers who do a copy cat pose! MsMary comes to mind :). I never ever ever get it right! Oh well!

I want you to keep the sweater and the skirt. But I know you aren't comfortable then off it goes. I am sad .. But hey .... I am sure you will find something better

I love the culottes too. It doesn't look bulky to me at all. Please keep them!

Elizabeth P

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Thanks Gigi, Angie, unfrumped, Firecracker and Neel!

Unfrumped, good point about the fabric, and how it moves. Pleather is a bit stiff, however it's not like I need, or was even looking for culottes... what grabbed my eye was THESE culottes. I'd like to add a bit of edge to my work wardrobe and I think the pleather will do just the trick. So while that might help me make up my mind for the K/R, it probably won't send me out shopping. Maybe

Neel, trust me, it took a few attempts! Copycats are harder than you'd think, always getting the wrong angles, wrong leg heading off in the wrong direction... But it is fun

Anyway, thanks again for the culotte encouragement. I'm pretty sure I'm keeping them... they will be my "wildcard" item for this fall/winter. When I told my friend (that told me to return them) that I was probably keeping them, her response was "well, I look forward to seeing them with different tops". Oh well, I can get my love from you guys!