I am not at all certain about this outfit & a couple WIWs

Stagiaire Fash

Would should I do to pull this look together?

Adding a necklace would take me into “try hard” territory, or maybe into groovy costume land. No thanks to either of those!

Maybe a patterned shirt, or a lightly contrasting color to the sweater?

Something needs to happen, & I can’t figure out what.

Also, it has been springtime chilly, so I got to pull out my “Tampa winter coat”.

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4 years ago

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Latest reply was from Stagiaire Fash

Zaeobi

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The colours look nice on you. Are these WFH outfits or for wearing outside exclusively? If it's for outdoors, what about adding a contrasting bag/ shoes - or a scarf tied to the bag handle?

If not, how about some fun socks/ slippers or a small scarf tied around your neck?

4 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Thanks Zaeobi! This is way more clothing than I would wear at home. It was time to go before I saw your comment, so off I went. I’ve added a store window snapshot of me out & about. My body is so much wider side to side than it is front to back!

4 years ago

Preppy Pear

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You have legs, lady! Not used to seeing you in tucked tops and I like it! I really like 2 and 3 - I might like 1 better with a lower necked top but I’m also weird about contrasting necklines. The sweater in 1 looks very cozy and ready for a steaming mug of something to drink by the fire.

4 years ago

Helena

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Agree on the legs comment!!

I like Zaeobi's suggestion of a scarf tied to your bag or something - I agree that jewellery or a scarf might be a bit much and think the minimalist vibe works, but some fun pattern on your bag would add some extra life to the look.

Cute vest!

4 years ago

Cee

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Nailed it

4 years ago

Minaminu

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Those legs are an assett!!!! Maybe a bag in a tan colour could make the colours pop a bit more.

4 years ago

Runcarla

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You’ve got colour and texture, but you are missing pattern and shine. I can’t make out your footwear in #4 (tan oxford?) but like other folks have suggested - a patterned silky type scarf tied onto your bag would add ‘oomph’. The flares in #1 are very nice.

4 years ago

slim cat

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I think all outfits work pretty well - I like the idea of more contrasting top under the sweater in #1. It could be dark colored - to showcase more your slim body, or - light in color like soft beige/oatmeal, maybe patterned top in black&white, and the last idea is fun color - pink let's say ;).
You look great and ready to take the world!

4 years ago

Barbara Diane

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I also was thinking a bit more color near your face and maybe a different colored shirt underneath.

4 years ago

rachylou

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Cute outfits! As Is! But if you want something else... Do you have a burgundy top? Or something with a bit of collar?

4 years ago

Angie

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Think colour, pattern, texture and shine - but not necessarily all at once.

I like #1 and #3 the best! The combination of silhouettes are really flattering. The tonal cream top under the cream hoodie is soo rich and yummy!

Yes to a fun necklace to add playful shine, which I know you said no thank you to. If bold necklaces feel physically fussy and uncomfortable - I get that. Maybe something subtle could work?

4 years ago

karen13

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I struggle with necklaces and scarves a lot of the time - I want to wear them, but I often take them off half way through the day or even before I leave the house! How about bolder earrings that pick up the pants color in 1?

4 years ago

LaPed

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If it were me, I'd opt for a striped shirt under the white sweater. But I think stripes are not your favorite? Do you have another "signature" pattern or color you could layer underneath as a highlight to liven up the look? Looks really good with the tan shoes and bag!

4 years ago

Anonymous

I like the second the most, but fun patterned shoes or bag would be good for 1!

4 years ago

Sal

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I love 3 and would change nothing. It is a great combination of colour, pattern and shape and works well on you.

I like 1 - I do agree a different tee underneath might make it a little more interesting - but essentially I think it is a casual easy look and I would wear it that way.

4 years ago

Jenni NZ

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I am with Preppy Pear. I like outfit 1 but would like it much better with maybe a scoop neck on the tee rather than a crew neck. I have found for me that that extra bit of skin showing at the neck makes a huge difference. Maybe it’s what Angie calls “structure”? And I would also add a narrow gold chain either way, which doesn’t seem like much effort to me- doesn’t require “selecting” a necklace just grabbing my ubiquitous chain to break the cream expanse up a little.
You are looking in great shape with fabulous legs!

4 years ago

Eva

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Those flares look great on you, and I like them with the sweater. I agree with Jenni though, that I would prefer a slightly lower cut t-shirt and maybe a delicate necklace.

I am not sure what you mean by necklaces looking like you are trying to hard... do you not like necklaces in general, or on yourself, or do you just not own the right necklace for this outfit?

Also, you could wear your hair down like in pic 3, because hair can be an accessory! I think it would go well with the flares.

And to add pattern and shine, what about your floral metallic booties?

4 years ago

Joy

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I think you need something to pick up the color of the pants in 1 and 4. A beanie or beret or scarf. A stripe knit would look less fussy and more sporty. Have you tried wearing the shoes in 2 with #1?

4 years ago

Jenni NZ

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Certainly the floral metallic booties with outfit one. Those are my favourite of all your shoes, I would like to *carry them off*, as Suntiger says

4 years ago

Jaime

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The flares are great and #3 is also fab!

4 years ago

anne

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I like outfits 2 and 3 and think you are looking great!

I second joy on the first outfit - something up top that picks up the darker tone from the bottom of the outfit would balance it out. Might be easier said that done though.

4 years ago

Gretchen

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I’d love to see some sparkle on outfit 1. Some fun earrings or a necklace to add some texture and interest?

4 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Oh, you guys are awesome! Thanks for all the comments and ideas!

Preppy, this is my “Florida cozy” sweater. I was missing big, cozy, snuggly fisher sweaters, but thought this loose knit (crochet?) one made a similar effect. Temps in the 50s are a Florida cold snap, but spring weather in Berlin.

Toronto, lol about the legs. I used to share clothes with my sister, who is two inches shorter than me but has the same inseam, so I don’t think of my legs as long.

Thanks Carla! You are on the nose—CTPS is what I was thinking of with those other ideas. I might just save that outfit for a day when I can carry a brighter color bag, or maybe one with a camera strap.

Slimcat, ready for the world? Guess I’m taking it til I make it—15 job apps this week, and I’m not done yet.

BD, I wanted to try again today with a different top under the sweater—don’t know why I was so afraid of color on this attempt—but then it was too chilly. I’m keeping your idea in mind for another day.

Cee, all 3? I think #1 has a screw loose, lol.

Minaminu, like in the last pic?

Thanks RL! If high neckline, then an interesting one with color. Makes sense.

Thanks Angie! I’m still trying to figure out/am fascinated by tonal matching. Nice that you picked that up!

Karen13, high 5 on the necklaces and scarves. They don’t physically bother me, just are “extra” that I don’t like. You too? Earrings are the same way for me.

Thanks La Ped. Paisley might be “my stripes”. That’s what I’m trying today—but then it was too chilly for this sweater

Suntiger, I was pretty much stuck with this bag because of all the papers I’m schlepping; maybe I should hold off on the simple color scheme until I can do more interesting bag.

Thanks Sal. The sweater outfit makes me feel like I should be at a beach bonfire, lol. #3 is a collection of things I like but rarely wear.

JenniNZ, good point about structure. I do have scoop necks to try with this. If I stick with the tone-on-tone, maybe I’ll try it with jeans. I have lost a bit of weight, am trying to build up my quads so I don’t just get straight skinny legs, blah.

Eva, a “tryhard” is a striver, someone who does all the right things earnestly and takes the fun out of something. The term comes from video games. Good thought about the metallic ankle boots. I might just let JenniNZ carry them off. I wanted them so much before I got them, enjoyed them when we first got here, but this winter they seemed to flashy and showy—I’ve hardly worn them.

Joy, I’d love to wear the red combat boots with the flares, but doubt the pants are long enough for a 2” heel. The oxfords I have on there are entirely flat.

Gretchen, I’ll have to dig around in my jewelry to see if I have anything unobtrusive enough that I’m comfortable in it with an “I just woke up this way” outfit but still a little sparkley

Thanks Anne! You are quite right about easier said than done. I haven’t looked at my hair accessories in ages. Wonder if I have anything there that would pick up the colors.

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