Angie thank you! Groovy is one of my best moods !
Jonesy your wanting a pair of these jeans is pretty much all the approval I need.
Sal Yes, playing is also distracting and sometimes one must be distracted.
smittie - Wow! Thanks, that means a lot.
Joy - Thank you!
Sally - Thanks - the dress experiment is up next.
avicnennia - Ha! Since I was clueless about fashion then it is all new to me .
Oh wow nemosmom, that sounds wonderful! And thank you!
ChristelJ - Thank you! Yes, my haircut (and the removal of the outdoor mask mandate) is bringing me back to my hats!

The jeans look amazing on you and you right they do have a balloon effect.
I like the belt and I love the hats.

Ooh, these are fantastic. They are a perfect fit and look so chic in a nonchalant kind of way!

Love! This might be the perfect summer outfit for you.

Fabulous look and I think #2 looks great! (I love that kind of belt on jeans, and I don't think you look blocky at all.)

How did I miss this? You look amazing in those jeans! They are perfect. Now I want a pair! What is the sizing like, would you say?

Meanwhile, I love both belts. I actually adore the look in #1 but like Brooklyn, suspect it would shift around and become annoying so would save that gorgeous belt for a different outfit. But #2 is also good on you. So beautifully retro with the hat, the platforms, the pretty top.

Embarrassingly I forgot to check my own thread!
All comments read and very much appreciated.
Debbie Glad you can see the ballon effect - and thank you!
kellygirl - Wow, thank you!
sylvie55 - I am delighted you think so!
CarolS - We are all our own worst critics as they say. Thank you!
Suz - How did you miss this? Ha, I forgot this thread existed until you popped it up. I would say the sizing runs a bit big for me. Usually with high waisted pants I have to size up from my usual mid-waist jeans size, if that makes sense. I could have gone down one size but wanted them to be a bit slouchy. Have I totally confused you? Probably!