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Orphans to Outfits Challenge - Post Your Friday Outfits Here

Karie

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Post your Friday Orphans to Outfits here!

Today is the last day for the challenge, and thanks to all who participated, whether it was with outfits, or comments, or both.

I know many of you said you didn't know if you had a week's worth of orphans, so hopefully I won't be the only one posting an outfit today - don't leave me hangin' (pun intended)

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Karie

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Here's my orphan today - it's a pair of pants. I wore these pants quite a bit last year (fall/winter 2011-2012) but not this year. This fall/winter, I probably wore them once (twice counting this wearing). I actually wore them late last week when we were having a cooler day.

The first issue: They are a very wide cut, which I'm not sure is a) in style, and b) figure flattering for me.

The second issue: The length. Are these too short to wear with heels? I prefer heels over flats for wide width pants. I think if I tried to let the hem out now, I'd have a line on the fabric because they're not new.

Please forgive the photos today - these were taken w/o makeup and contacts!

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missvee

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They do look a bit short to me, but I like my trousers long, almost touching the ground, so maybe the other posters will have more wisdom. I think the width of the leg is fine and the pattern is great.
Thanks for starting this thread btw. I think you got us looking in our closets for the waifs and strays :-), and that's a good thing!

lyn67

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My appologies, Karie, this time I do not have any true orphan to show:-((.
but ww'll surely not leave you hangin':-)).I still chimmed in to thank you for starting this thread. It was a good exercise!!
BTW your pants are a bit on the shorter side for the heels here and their wide leg trouser style, but otherwise they are not unflatering for your frame, at all. Maybe you can try them with lower heels?

Anonymous

I'll have to post and run today and add comments later. Today's outfit has two orphans. I pulled out the white shirt after looking at all the white shirt links on Link Love yesterday. It's short so is usually a skirt topper. It's an oldie AT and thrifted at that, but something about its crispness and high neck for a wrap top appeals to me.
The chocolate walking shorts are a color I need for some summer tops but I think they are too wide in the leg to look current. Keep or donate? Suggestions welcomed.

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Karie

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Joy, I like the white top - it looks like a great spring into summer shirt. I don't know about the width of the shorts, I'm curious to see what others will say. I have a few pairs that are just like yours, but I think "city shorts" or narrow leg shorts, are more on-trend. That's a somewhat easy alteration if they're worth keeping.

Anonymous

Karie, those pants are really nice. I love the fabric and it looks like it drapes really well. I agree that they are a little short (and I like heels with wide legs too). Maybe you could have the legs tapered and then the length wouldn't be an issue.

Joy, Inge's post also made me dig out a white shirt (that's also short) to try the white on white look! I love yours, it looks very Carolina Herrera on you, and I'm imagining it with an elegant, full skirt. The shorts look fine for casual, although they're a little big in the, er, seat. But I know that's a fit issue you have. I'm sure no one will notice because they'll be looking at your STUNNING hair.

goldenpig

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OK, this isn't really an orphan, but this new gold lame blouse got very little love on the K/R thread and Denise said it could be on the fast track to the orphanage. So, since it's a hard item to style I figured it qualifies for the orphan challenge. What do you think--worth keeping or not? Do you like it better styled? DD and DS loved the shirt (DD said "Oooh, gold and shiny!" and DS said "Just like Bob the Builder and the Golden Hammer!"). DH wasn't a fan, but he didn't ask me to take it off either. I'm wearing this to work--it's Disco Friday. LOL!

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Suz

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LOL, Natalie!! You did great. You really wanted to keep that blouse, didn't you? Your magpie gene was jumping. It does look good with the skirt.

Joy, I don't know about the shorts -- but to me, they almost work as culottes (which I love) so I will be curious to hear what wiser people say. LOVE the top, and like the whole outfit!

Karie, the pants have a great drape. And you look good in ANY style of pant. But yes, sadly, I think they are too short for heels.

Thank you for running this challenge, and I am sorry it turned out to be such a bad week for me so I could not participate. I have enjoyed seeing the outfits and it was a terrific idea!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I've gotta post and run this morning, but I'll be back to comment later this evening!

The top is the orphan. I do love the style. I'm a sucker for a cowl neck of almost any kind! The neck feels fussy to me, though, and this is one of those tops for which the weather has to be just right. I layer a cami under it, but if there's any coolness in the air, my neck and arms get cold. I also find it a little hard to style with anything other than jeans. This is my first attempt with a skirt.

1: white swing top (Heartstring), denim-blue crinkle knit skirt (made by me), metallic ballet flats (AGL)
2: back view, with the shoes I decided to wear today, taupe/metallic Mary Jane sling-backs (Fidji)

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ElleH

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Hi everyone. I had no power yesterday so I couldn't go online & comment, sorry.

Karie those pants are too short for those shoes. Do you have a lower heel to wear them with or is that one already low?

Joy I think both are keepers.

Natalie I like the shirt but would prefer to see it with a solid bottom.

Firecracker I don't know what to suggest for that top. A scarf would hide the neck. Maybe wear it under jackets? Is it too bulky under them?

shedev

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Karie- I like the pattern of the pants but since there are two ways that they dont make you feel fab, it may be time to let them go.
Joy- I like both the shirt and shorts
Natalie- I wish my job had Disco friday. I like the shirt the way you have styled it, and I love those shoes.
My orphans
Mullet shirt- Toss, I feel like this is wearing me
mini jean skirt- South Pole, feels very 2003
vest- Juicy Couture
worn with
shirt- Bailey 44
boots- Bed Stu
jeggings- Lovesick

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rachylou

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My ha'penny:

shedev - I like the vest, agree that those skirts have maybe seen their era.

Firecracker - I'd maybe pass the top on, since the stars have to align to wear it.

Natalie - Still harping on adding a jacket... hehe

Joy - Both items are really cute, but are they still you?

Karie - I really like the trousers but they are very very conservative, esp at that length. I don't know that's you...

Karie

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Natalie, your shirt looks like it's perfect for "Disco Friday." I also think it would be perfect with dressy black trousers or a with a black pencil skirt for an evening out on the town.

Firecracker, I think your top would look good with straight legged pants or skinnies. I'm not loving it with the skirt, but maybe a plain pencil skirt would look nice. If the neck and sleeves give it weather related issues, it might be time for it to go. I've had tops like that in the past and I almost never wore them - I hate to be cold!

Shedev, I agree - toss the mullet skirt. I don't care for minis so I would also toss the mini jean skirt. I love the vest, I think that's a keeper!

MsMary

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I have so enjoyed this challenge, even though I only participated two days! Here is today's look! I am so tickled because I thought these pants were too short but it turns out they aren't too short at all -- it was all in my head! LOL

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. Elle, I will try a jacket over the top, and a straight skirt or skinny pants with it. I got a lot of compliments on it at work, but I am always checking in the bathroom mirror to see what the neck is doing! So I'm still on the fence about it.

Karie, I like your pants and I think it's worth trying Suz's suggestion, especially if you sew. Here's a pair that I tapered: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ring-grays

Joy, I love your haircut! It looks gorgeous and chic on you!. The blouse is a keeper, for sure. The shorts would be great if you tapered them. I think the wide leg looks dated. I have some shorts in that category, too, I'm afraid.

Shedev, I agree with your assessments. The vest is super! I wish I could see the detail on the boots better--they look so cool. I love your bracelets in the vest photo, too, and your nails. What a great look!

MaryK, the pants look great. Nice drape--are they linen?

Karie, thanks for organizing this challenge. And it HAS been a challenge, to wear my least-worn items each day, rather than reaching for the old favorites. I'm like you, I bet I could come up with another week of orphans. B I'll need to regain some style strength first!

Suz

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Mary, I think maybe you have lost weight and the pants are longer as a result? Sitting lower on you, maybe? Hmmm. You look great, as always!

Shedev, I think your assessments are spot on, and I love the vest!

Firecracker, I would have trouble with that neckline, too. I had a dress with a similar neckline and even though I adored the colour I consigned it because it just wouldn't stay how I wanted it.

Well, I meant to participate and never did. But today, lo and behold, I can join. I haven't actually WORN the outfit yet, but these are orphans, and they will be an outfit. Ta da!

Thanks again, Karie, for all your work in organizing this!

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Karie

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MaryK, your slacks are not too short at all, I think the length is perfect. PPL is soooooo hard for me, when they're too short, they're usually only about a half inch too short and that's so frustrating.

Suz, that color is gorgeous on you! And that fabric looks very luxurious.

Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments about the challenge. Really though, all I did was put up the post each day - it was you fabulous ladies that kept it going with your posts and comments - thank YOU!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Suz, I love the suit! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Hmmm, I'm thinking maybe my top should go the way of yours. . . in the farewell pile.

Goldenpig, I forgot to say earlier, I love the outfit you've created with the blouse. Very nice outfit on you! I have some shoes that would go perfectly with it, too, but I digress. . . I love your stars and moons shoes!

Anonymous

Finally able to sit down to read and reply.
Karie, the pants look too short. Do you have pointed toe flats? They could work with the wide trouser legs.
Natalie, I like your outfit for Disco Day, but for other times for work, maybe the gold blouse needs a jacket over it to control the bling? Your shoes are so cute!
Firecracker, the top's neckline could be a challenge. It may depend on your fussiness threshold as to whether or not to keep it.
Shedev, I also agree with your assessments on the skirts but love the vest.
Yay, Mary, you look wonderful. Keepers. Love the colors!
Suz, I commented on your other thread. Love your "cocktail dress"
After wearing my orphans today, I've decided to keep the white blouse for now. One of the Link Love Pinterest links had a blouse something like this cinched with what looked like a white obi belt. I'd like to explore that idea for this top. The shorts do not make me feel fab! I may see what it would cost to get them narrowed and if that might solve the baggy butt problem. This is only because of the color. If I can find shorts or slim pants that can be cut off to make slim shorts, this pair will be gone.