My 1st WIW - casual MOTG (ETA: photos that work!)

Hi there, everyone! Presenting my first WIW!
Please disregard the shoes. I am still in a small cast from the broken ankle and am limited to only ridiculous shoes like athletic style sneakers. I can't even wear cons! In these photos I am sneakily wearing slippers "around the house." Don't tell my doctor! I am normally a high heeled boots sort of girl, so maybe imagine those

Hmm....in looking at this photo, I think this tunic makes me look pregnant. Kind of disappointing, actually, because I thought I looked cute today. I kind of like to think of my style as mommy boho princess, and I am not sure this outfit really says that. Thoughts and advice welcome!

jacket: borrowed from my daughter
tunic: gift from my mother in law
leggings: hand-me-down from my sister
necklace: had from high school!
shoes: not worth talking about =\

Did I mention that, up until a month ago, I hadn't bought any new clothes in four years?

ETA: Sorry about the photo confusion, ladies. Hopefully this'll work!

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13 years ago

Caro in Oz

Veteran

The photos aren't opening for me:)

TraceyLiz65

(website)

sane here

Thistle

Here as well.

Deborah

Same:(

Yep - no photos here either

Parsley

Strange!
I can see the thumbnails, but I can't open them, either.

JulieJohn

LadyBirdK - try again, we're dying to see more!

LadyBirdK

Active Member

Okay, I think that worked!

N-Marie

Welcome to the forum!!

I think you have really cute style! I like the combination of colors, the patter of the top and the cropped jean jacket over the tunic-length top.

I do agree that in the 2nd picture (could just be the angle of the photo) that there might be a hint of maternity fashion (with which I am well acquainted!). It could just be your posture- I know that for me, being pregnant and then carrying a kid all day encourages a rather swayback posture unless I really work on it.

Sorry to hear about the broken ankle- hope it heals soon and you are back to your regular beloved footwear

Dana

Super cute! You don't look pregnant. I think it's just the way you're standing. And what a great job layering should the weather warm up.

Jules

I don't think you look pregnant, and I like the outfit a lot. That said, having been pregnant in recent memory I tend to avoid tops that have an empire waist combined with fullness (gathers or whatever). It still feels too much like maternity to me and I'd rather not go there

rachylou

Congrats on first WIW pics! Very pretty all around. I admit the top is the sort that prompts men to say "why are you wearing a maternity top?" until they've been properly scolded and have learned better, lol.

The print on the top is very fun! I also like how the blue of the jacket stands out from the more somber colors in the outfit. I think this is a wonderful first WIW. Heck your lighting alone is better than most my WIW's and I'm in my 3rd year here lol.

catgirl

I think this is very cute and your hair is gorgeous! I think this top would look sassier if you pulled your hair up into a high ponytail to show off your neckline a bit. I have a bit of a poison eye for empire cuts but I think you're pulling this one off fine.

Have we determined your body type yet? That would help in knowing how to advise you. Post a straight-on photo in fitted items (tank and leggings are good) with your arms by your side. Apologies you've already done this!

Scarlet

I think this looks really cute! That style of tops is one that could be hiding something or can just be worn the way you do. I wouldn't worry about it. It's just the style, not your shape.

Lisa

Cute outfit! The denim jacket is the perfect length on you. And the top has a fun print. I think the top is one of those styles that leaves it up to the observer, it could be loose or hiding something.

Ariadne

Great first WIW! I love this look. The print and colors in the tunic are gorgeous. I will be honest and say that to me, tops cut like this tend to read as maternity wear. In the photos, at least, it does look like you *could* be in the early stages of pregnancy. It's not you--all tops of this sort look like that to me. One thing that I've found sometimes helps is to add a wide belt, a vest (waistcoat) or a partially buttoned cardi. Maybe you could try that if the "maybe maternity, maybe not" look bugs you (which it sounds like it does)?

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