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Is this a flattering look?

anne

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I wore this outfit out to lunch with DH and it is one of my flop proof fallbacks.
I have always thought it flattering to my body shape, if not particularly fashion forward, because it
- has a neckline that is good for my small bust
- defines my waist
- has a full skirt thus disguising my pear tendencies

But seeing the photos, I feel something is off.
Possible suggestions
- top is too long
- skirt if too long (despite the fact that I have already shortened it)

What do you think?

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Astrid

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I think the skirt is a little bit too long. And I would say, the top too! Maybe shorten the hem of the skirt a little bit to just above the knee and tuck the top into the skirt?

Ljubica

I think it could be improved easily.
You have long waist and comparatively shorter legs, so shortening both your top and skirt might do the trick of making the first look shorter and the second longer. Try to belt the top with a wide, for example patent, belt and add some heels - and voila! you're ready to go.

Debora

Veteran

Anne, it's great to see you posting photos again! How nice to have a lunch out with your sweetie. I think the skirt could be shortened a few inches to right above your knees.

Tricia

Veteran

Yes, I think it's very flattering, but agree with the others that it would be even more so if the skirt were just above the knee.

Anonymous

i like this outfit just the way it is ! the skirt has the right length to cover your thighs even when you sit and move. the top stays in it's place when you bend over, so it's length is good too. i like those pretty mules, they have an comfortable heel !

Becky

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You look great, Anne! I love that top and wish I had one too! I think ruching the top a bit to make it shorter will keep it from interfering with the silhouette of the skirt. You could also take an inch or two off the skirt if you wanted to.

Liz

I think the length of the top and skirt are great--they are proportional to each other, and they are very pretty. I would change the shoes, though. I like them, but they seem too casual for such a pretty outfit. Something a bit more delicate would look terrific.

Barbara

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anne, I agree with shortening the skirt to just above the knee. Becky has the right idea about scrunching up the ruched top to make it just bit shorter. I would add some color by wearing red, teal or plum shoes/sandals since the top and skirt are neutrals. That would punch your style quotient up a notch!

Jonesy

Veteran

I agree with the majority: shortening the skirt and scrunching up your top a bit would improve the proportions a bit.

rute

Veteran

The top is so lovely! For me it's a lovely look but the shoes need to be changed! A longer skirt asks for higher shoes!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

So nice to have you back, Anne

Can you tuck in the top? I like that length of skirt with heels, but I'd shorten if you prefer flats.

Lisa

Veteran

I'm with the rest, shorter for flats (to the knee) or add a heel with the current length.

Louise

Veteran

To my eye the top is too long x

catgirl

Veteran

All my skirts seem to be this length, and pre-YLF I would have said it's fine. Now I'm thinking it needs shortening or heels as everyone has said. I am in the same boat with all my "flattering" skirts!

cciele

Veteran

One piece needs to be shorter -- either the top or the skirt But proportions aside, that's a really cute outfit on you Anne!

lynn

Veteran

I think the top looks fine but I would shorten the skirt. You could do a cute red shoe--the shoes might be what is bothering you. You look great!

anne

Veteran

Hello everyone that thanks so much for the welcome back. I finally have a computer at home again full time!
It seem that my suspicions were broadly correct.

I can easily scrunch the top up a little. Angie the top wouldn't tuck in easily at the moment (the skirt isn't at my natural waist) but I could possibly change it by taking in the waistline which should change the length too.
Will get back to you all with some belt and shoe alternative pics

Becky thanks for the compliments on the top. I love it too. My sister picked it up in a garage sale and passed it on to me! It is Kookai, and I presuming must hail from the US as is is a size 2 (for those who don't know me, I am from Australia and sizes here start at 6 or more usually 8)

Thanks again!

Katiepea

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Hello lovely Anne! I've missed you! I hope that you are well and happy.

I think that is a really nice outfit! Perfect for your special dates with your husband. I think it would take it to the next level to see it with the skirt a tad shorter and with a more delicate shoe if you have a pair? The top sure is pretty!

Anyway, take care.
x

anne

Veteran

Thanks for the welcome back Katiepea, and compliments on the outfit

I have attached a photo with the top scrunched up, skirt shortened a little (by dint of taking the waist up to my natural waist) and higher heels

Angie, I can't tuck the top in. I forgot before that there is a stain on the yoke of the skirt that needs to be covered. I didn't try belted looks for the same reason

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Sally

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Skirt and top look great. A nice summer look.

An

Hi Anne, I'm so glad you're back. This outfit looks gorgeous - love the tweaks! Love that top.

anne

Veteran

Thanks Sally and An!

AJ

Veteran

The little changes make it better! Those are fab heels!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

The lasy photo looks super, Anne. And you've kept the stain covered

anne

Veteran

Thanks AJ and Angie! AJ - yes I know, the shoes are great. I can't stand very long in them though!

lemonade

I quite like the proportions and think that the outfit is flattering - there is a vaguely vintage feel to this outfit with the length and fullness of the skirt. Perhaps that's why I am feeling like it would look fab with a pair of pointy-toed kitten heels (caramel/nude?) and a skinny-ish patent leather black belt around your waist.

Katiepea

(website)

Veteran

Woo-hoo! Verrrrrrrrrrry nice Anne. You look like a real Yummy Mummy!

anne

Veteran

Thanks for your comments Lemonade and and KP. For some reason I have a prejudice against pointy toes - maybe I should try and get past it!

Also I can't see to wear skinny belts, only wide-ish ones. Does anyone else have this issue? To put it frankly, a wide belt covers the whole gap between ribs and hipbones while a skinny belt seems to squish and bulge in my midsection!

RoseandJoan

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Welcome back Anne, I love the proportions in the second photo.

I hope life is treating you well and you are enjoying your renewed computer time.

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