My almost all black (well, navy) outfit.. bordering dumpy?

I actually wasn't even thinking of Angie's blog post when I put this outfit together, and I'm not sure why I even picked the pieces. But in looking at the picture, I realized I channeled the almost all black look. At first I was feeling really dumpy in it, but after doing my hair and make-up, not as much. Of course the 5 pounds of Halloween candy in my gut isn't helping matters.

The two things that are making me question dumpy/frumpiness are
1) the layering of navy, on navy, on navy.
2) the wearing of flats with my long and leans. I normally wear a bit of a heel with these, but I'm just not in the heel mood today.

What do we think? Honest, frank feedback is always received with a smile

I included the side view to give a clearer view of the hemline.

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11 years ago

Thistle

Veteran

I really like this outfit on you!

I especially like the belt and shoe choices with the patterned top.

Queen Mum

Thanks Thistle! Now I can leave the house

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I think you look adorable, Kim

It's the flared leg with the flats that is contributing to that dumpy feeling. Substitute the look for straight legs and all of sudden - BAM - you'll feel modern in this particular combination.

Also, scrunch your sleeves. Grandpa cardis look so much better with a hint of alluring forearm skin.

Laura B.

Active Member

I think the little pops of white help break it up and create interest. Your hair (which always looks awesome) looks extra silky in these photos!

Sara L.

I like the colors (especially the white belt) but the pants look too long for the flats.

Day Vies

I think your outfit is cute. I love the shock of white in the belt and I probably would have left off the sweater because the print in your shirt is so fun. I think your sweater is hiding too much of your cute shape. If your sweater were a tad shorter this outfit would go from A to A+. I also agree with Angie about the sleeves either alteration will work.

I really like this, flared jean with flats and all! It has a very streamlined look to it. I agree that the pops of white work really well to break up the navy.

JulieJohn

This outfit has good BONES, Halloween pun notwithstanding. The whites are eye-catching and elevate what could have been staid to shazam! I'd love to see this outfit with a motorcycle jacket of some sort, though I think that wouldn't be as cozy feeling. Why don't they make motorcycle cardigans? Hey ... maybe I'm onto something there.

catgirl

It is SO great to see you again! And you look gorgeous!

I think if you switch the shoes for heels, OR swiitch the jeans for something skinnier, you will feel better. I rarely wear flares or bootcuts any more - they always made me feel frumpy, and I have to wear heels with bootcuts or I just feel chopped off and wide.

Victoria

I think this looks good on you-I do agree that slimmer shorter cardigan that showed more of your shape is probably better. However, I disagree with Angie that you need skinnies with this. I think bootcuts look great with this outfit

I actually deliberately suggested straight legs, Victoria - not skinnies because straight legs aren't as tight. Like you, I also like the look of the bootcuts! This came through loud and clear in my comment. I hope that makes sense

Sorry, Angie, my bad:(.I meant I think skinnies or straight leg would look fine with it but i think bootcuts look just as modern. All depends on what you like

Carole

I think you look fab as usually, but Angie makes a great point about the flared leg. Probably just an issue of it "feeling" dumpy because you sure don't look it!

Thanks for all the input, and I agree with every suggestion. I think I was determined to make these jeans work with flats today..and it worked okay for my agenda... just running casual errands.
Sleeves are now pushed up. Thanks for the reminder Angie.
I need to try my straights with flats. They are hemmed for heels, so I've never tried it, but I will.
Today is definitely a cardigan sort of day, so that is why I chose the cardigan over a jacket.

I really appreciate all your great suggestions. It helps so much to get extra sets of eyes.

kellygirl

Looking good! I love the belt and shoes--so sassy!

Debbie

Love the suggestion of straight legs. I love those shoes with the belt. Great to see you post.

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