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Day Vies

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I'm torn, I loved this outfit -- I still do, but I don't think it loves my body. I have a high waist and a large bust which equals zero torso. So why I decided to tuck my shirt in and wear a belt is beyond me. Because it appears I have no torso there is no visual space for a belt to live. (but I love this belt!) I thought I could make it work by lowering the belt over my tummy -- not so much. This outfit isn't horrible but it needs first aid.

I was hoping you fine ladies would be able to offer solutions to make this outfit (or one similar using this skirt) work for me. I adore the color scheme and the belt really makes it. Any suggestions you can offer is appreciated!

I threw in a bonus pic of my favorite coat -- I have often referenced it but never posted a picture of it.

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kellygirl

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Jeez, you are such a knock out. I can't offer any suggestions (out of my area of expertise) on the outfit but the tasseled loafers and the coat are just divine! You are SO pretty!

Anonymous

I don't think this looks bad, Day Vies!

Could you try untucked and belted? That might change the proportions to something more pleasing to your eye.

Sara L.

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I'm no help with the belt since I have still have problems with them myself. However, I just wanted to chime in that I LOVE your coat! Those fur lapels are great and you look so warm and cozy.

Karie

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I like the previous suggestion about trying the shirt untucked and belted. I think the outfit looks fine as is, but I know what you mean about being high waisted - I am too, and it's hard to wear a belt - it always looks off to me, like it's up too high on my body.
Is the skirt a high waisted skirt, or does it sit at your natural waistline? If the skirt is high waisted, maybe you could have it altered to sit at your natural waist.
The skirt is so pretty, and I love your coat! It looks nice and warm!

Jaime

(website)

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Well actually I like it! The color of the belt brings my eyes to your legs and the entire effect works for me. You look gorgeous and glam in the coat of course!

Angie

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First things first, #4 is KILLER to the power of KILLER. You are a movie star! Soooo glam

Second, I think it's a question of lowering the neckline. Wearing a V-neck with this outfit or unbuttoning a few of those shirt buttons. Still gorgeous though!

unfrumped

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If your goal is wearing the belt and not that exact outfit, you could try a blouse and skirt more monotone- ish, which the looks more akin to an empire- waist dress, which makes your top & bottom " halves" look more cohesive even if separated by the belt. Another trick is to match the belt color to the blouse, though that doesn't let the belt shine as much.

Tina.b

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I'm swooning over your coat Day Vies, you look stunning. I think you are really close with the outfit and you can definitely pull off the highwaisted look. I think I'd pair it with a v-neck sweater maybe in a darker tone.

Day Vies

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Thank you Kelly, Sara and Shevia! You all give me hope that maybe I still had one foot in reality when I put this together!

Ceit -- untucking could work, my concern is belting a lighter weight fabric with no stretch over a tweed would look untidy by the end of the day.

Karie -- unfortunately the skirt sits at my natural waist

Angie-- another killer to the power of killer... I think I'm ready to die I like the idea of losing a few of the top buttons and wearing a coordinating cami underneath -- especially since it's such a simple change.

Tina -- I like the idea of a v-neck. thank you!

Unfrumped - I get what you're saying and I like it. I think it could work with a charcoal gray or black, maybe even navy. The belt would stand out against those colors, but you know you might really be on to something there I just remembered that the belt is on the top of the skirt. Actually if I wear a burgundy top then the belt over the skirt (with the top tucked in) would visually extend a top of the same color. It would have the illusion of a longer top with a lace like edge -- I'm liking this idea!

Suz

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WOW!! Look at you in that stunning coat!! That is beyond fantastic. Seriously, if I saw you walking down the street I would have to comment on how gorgeous you are!

And I think you are being way too hard on yourself about the outfit. Angie's suggestions are excellent. The skirt is beautiful. So with a more open neckline the eye will go more to your beautiful face and not focus so much on the torso area.

TraceyLiz65

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I really like the idea of lowering the neckline and think a cami would offer a perfect solution. I just have to say that I know so many women with larger busts who steer clear of button ups and you are an example that they do work!

MsMary

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ZOMG the COAT!!!

*plonk*

I was also going to suggest unbuttoning a shirt button or two!

Angie

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Please live!

And now I need to faint after seeing #4 again.

*faints*

Transcona Shannon

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Looks like Angie has you all sorted. The coat is AMAZING!!!!

Joy

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There aren't enough superlatives to describe you in that stunning coat! Your outfit is gorgeous too and I don't see a problem with the belt in the photo. As a fellow high waister, I've found that wearing a belt that matches or is at least low contrast with the top sometimes seems to work best for me, as unfrumped suggests.

Carole

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First of all, you look AMAzing in 4!!! Such a gorgeous coat and silhouette (swooning). High waists are tricky, I know because I have one too! 1 and 2 look great and Angie's tip sounds like it will fix the issue.

Thistle

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Wow, #4 is beyond amazing! You are just too fab for words!

catgirl

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I'll bite on this one! First off, #4 is STELLAR - everyone should look that good all bundled up!

As far as the outfit, coming from a formerly similar shape (and I'll admit that I personally HATED how well-endowed I was and didn't bear myself with nearly the grace and pride that you have in your looks), I would have avoided tucking a form fitting button down into a fitted skirt... I think if you are going to do that, you need one of those V-shaped belts to give a visual line away from the bust. Trust me, I speak from experience. Are you able to wear the shirt untucked and wear one of your fab cardis over it?

Janet

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That coat is retro glam fabulous! Love love love it on you.

Also, you have lovely legs. I like the outfit on you very much, especially with the tweaks Angie suggested. The burgundy tights are such a great touch. You always knock it out of the park.

Anonymous

You are awesome! some minor tweaks as per Angie above and you are " all sorted", as she would say.
and that coat is one of the most glamorous things I've seen in a while...

sarah

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Good grief, look at you in that coat! Wooee! I love your outfit, actually, and I think Angie's suggestion is spot on. I've read in her other posts that women with larger chests do well with lower necklines and I can see how unbuttoning a button or two would make a big difference. You look terrific.

Kari

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Oh my. That coat is DIVINE!

My body size and shape are very similar to yours - short waisted, large bust - and I echo Angie's suggestion to unbutton just a little so the neckline is lower. It need'nt be very deep - maybe just one or two buttons, and if you prefer, with a camisole underneath. It kind of visually balances out a short-waisted figure, and also a deeper V visually breaks up the chest area, and shows that your bustline and neckline are, indeed, separate.

cciele

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*rendered speechless by #4*

lyn*

(website)

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I'm not quite seeing what you're seeing - I think these looks are all fab!

Amy

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You've received good suggestions already, so I'm just going to swoon over #4

*swoons*

dizzys

I have these same issues....large bust and short torso and most of the time I forgo the belt....if I must, the shirt MUST be lower cut....scoop neck or a cami.

tarzy

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A "killer" and two "faints" from Angie - I think you have your answer! (Add me to the fans of you in that coat!)

Kristin SF

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Wow - #4 is beyond gorgeous. Seriously, you look beautiful!

Hil

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Please please post the revised look, as Angie suggested! The outfit is so glam, and the coat - well everyone's already said it's knockout... I can only echo that!

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