Horses - ironic or costume? - YouLookFab Forum

Full disclosure: I'm already wearing this and had to go in to work early, so there's no possibility of changing pieces, only adding or subtracting them. Pants are obviously non-negotiable lol

How many pieces do you think it takes to make an outfit costume-y, or just too over the top? There's the horse buckle on the belt, a horse on the graphic tee, some dangly jewelry on leather straps, and the brown leather vest. At least I knew better than to wear my brown riding boots haha! I can't lose the belt it's necessary with these pants, and I feel like if I ditch the vest I'll lose the black and brown combo look. Could lose the button down I suppose, the office has been rather warm lately. Or I could take the tee off and have only the black tank top, but then the back brace would feel very visible to me.

Any advice/opinions/input?

+ a pic of my back brace that I'm getting fed up with

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10 years ago

MTBGirl

Veteran

I like it with just the vest best. #3

Alassë

I really like #3 with its brown & black contrast. I'd leave off the buckle (replace with a subdued belt); the horse graphic tee fits in well with the outfit. With that swapped, it would be a great horse inspired outfit.

Anonymous

I like #2, but without the necklace.

texstyle

(website)

I like #2 the best but would swap the belt for something simple.

Minnie

Active Member

I like #1 and #3 best and think you should wear the belt.
To me it comes across as fun. (I'm in Colorado and a rider, so I may have a higher tolerance for all things horse and western-y)

rachylou

IMO, the vest is essential, with or without the green shirt. You've got a western vibe going, but it's not too much.

trekkiegirl

Can't take off the belt, like I said its necessary with these pants...

unfrumped

Fun layers and textures!
I vote #2 , using the green shirt for good added interest, but without the necklace or using a simpler piece, small silver or small turquoise. Or maybe a ring. The horse riding above the waist and the jewelry hanging down to me are more than you need.

Marilyn

Nice look! #3 is my favourite. I like the belt....a bit different and quirky.

I like this! I like the shirt because I love the color it adds, it softens the western vibe a little and makes it less one track. It doesn't look costume-y to me even with the vest.Your softer, more natural looking hair and makeup really helps too.
Without the shirt, it starts to look not just more straight out western but also a little "tough girl", and the tank top alone would be my last choice.
I was terrorized in high school by the tough girl gang so I may be overly reactive too, hahaha.
I really like how you've done this.

Author Linda

I love this look. #3 works best for me. You can do without the necklace, I think. That belt buckle functions as jewelry and--I think--it's wonderful, a real focal point. While lovely on its own, the necklace complicates the elegant lines of the outfit and buckle.

I'm a "horse" gal, though, so might be biased.

I like it with just the vest and without the necklace (which is really cute, by the way). I would probably wear it with a more casual boot, like a low-heeled riding boot.

I like #3 but without the necklace. Less is more with this one. And I'm really liking just the black and tan.

Dgusanl

I like #3 the best, but all of them look good. None of these look costume-y to my eye, but I am a horse girl so that might make a difference

I ended up going with #1 because it was easiest, but after further contemplation I think the quantity of votes for #3 is telling; I do like it and I think I'll do that look soon.

Just realized the brace pic never made it in!!

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I used to ride too (dressage and hunter/jumper) so that's why I feel it's hard for me to find the line between "just right" and "too much"

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