I copied a blogger today

Wendi1984

So when I saw this sweater, I had to have it. I styled it similarly today. What do you think?
I wear a longer skirt, and Mary Jane pumps instead of booties. Does it still work? Proportion-wise, does this balance my skinny calves with my extra weight up top? The one thing I don't like is how I have no waist in this. Suggestions?

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12 years ago

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Latest reply was from Jaime

Marley

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I think you look really great - and I can see why you wanted that sweater! As far as your concern about 'no waist' - that is the style these days, so I think it just depends on you and if you're comfortable with it! Also, I think that if you wore booties, rather than the round-toed Mary Jane pumps that it would better balance out your top half with your bottom half - (and would also make the outfit look a little more "current" )- did you consider trying booties with it? I'm curious how the balance would look then?

12 years ago

Sharon

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Very cute! The sweater is great. I agree with Marley re: the waist issue. The blogger you modelled this on has sacrificed a waistline too, so I think you just have to accept that aspect of the outfit. The focus for the structure in the outfit is the bare legs and that is working well for you. The other thing you could try is exposing more of your neck by pulling your hair back. Not sure if that would work or not, but I'm thinking slim neck/slim calves might look good. Easy to try, anyway.

12 years ago

Lisa

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Great copycat look. And pretty new sweater.

12 years ago

Wendi1984

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I don't have any booties yet; I'm hoping to get some for Christmas! I do think they will modernize the look, but it doesn't look frumpy as I wore it, does it? I think styling my hair differently would help; I didn't have much time this morning.
For those of you who like the sweater, it is Elle brand from Kohl's. It is lightweight. I think one of those midi tube skirts would be cute with it, too.

12 years ago

Anonymous

Pretty sweater!

12 years ago

viva

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Really cute sweater! I am surprised (happily!) to hear it is from Kohls, as I never see anything I love there, but I am pretty sure that I LOVE this. It's got great lines.
I don't think it looks frumpy as you have it styled. A Mary Jane is a classic shoe (I'm pro-Mary Jane!) and I think it's very fun with that swingy skirt. There is something of the dancer look to it all to me; it has a certain ease. So to my eye, not frumpy at all. What a bootie would do is just shift the balance a bit, so that top and bottom are more in sync. It would definitely be a different look (but if you get those booties for Christmas, don't toss the Mary Janes!).

12 years ago

kkards

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Lovely sweater, and I like your longer skirt better. I would definitely repeat with booties if you get them for Christmas.

12 years ago

Angie

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Super job. You look great.

12 years ago

Wendi1984

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Thanks for the input! I liked the bit of retro, feminine feel of those shoes with the skirt. It felt like a good "date night" outfit. But I think booties would look really cute, and give it a different vibe. I am so interested to find out how booties will help me balance out my thin legs and bustiness/hippiness up top.

That's the first time I've worn the shoes; they are Aerosoles that I got really cheap at Ross Dress for Less. They do need to stretch a bit, but otherwise I like them.
I'm eager to try the sweater with a black midi tube skirt and booties, to give it a casual vibe. I'll also try it with my straight leg black jeans and taupe oxfords.
Thanks again, y'all! (I'm especially thrilled to get a positive response from Angie! )

12 years ago

Deborah

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This looks lovely. I also appreciate the retro vibe. The proportions looks very good to me and certainly booties are another option here.

12 years ago

karymk

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What a cute and comfy outfit. It looks great, even without the waist, so why not just go with it and enjoy a new dress shape? I think I might be able to copy this too with what I have in my closet; will let you know if I come up with something.

12 years ago

Jaime

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Looks good. I prefer your longer skirt to the blogger's!

12 years ago

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