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I was thinking of wearing my red pencil skirt with this black pullover that has a red polka dot collar and cuffs. Does it look better with red leggings (not the same shade as the skirt, a little different), black leggings, or scrap the whole outfit and do something totally different? Sheer black hose and black pumps (my black pumps are Mary Jane's), or sheer hose and nude shoes (flats)? I could also wear black leggings and black booties like in the inspiration photo.
Should I keep the top / belt it / wear something different? The outfit looked better IRL but I thought I'd post it anyway for suggestions. I cut off my head because I just got out of the shower and my hair was wet and awful.
Anyhow, I'm thinking of wearing some version of this later this week, so any suggestions would be helpful! I also attached my inspiration photo (I don't have a color blocked shirt like hers), but I don't care if your suggestions go in the same color direction or are completely different.
I know I've rambled on and asked a lot of questions...it's early in the a.m....thanks for your help!

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13 years ago

Asingh

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Veteran

I like the outfit with black leggings. How about tucking in the shirt and the sweater and adding black boots. You could also wear a necklace around the collar of the shirt.

Day Vies

Oddly enough I like the red leggings because it creates a longer leg line. It's not so jarring to see red boots on your feet when your leg line is red. The black tights although basic and expected, chops up your figure (if that makes any sense).

BTW, I love the style of the blogger you chose -- there's not an outfit I don't love that she wears.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Black booties or shoes for the black leggings.

I like the red leggings with the red booties too - for the same reasons Day Vies mentioned. Very nice!

Beth Ann

I agree with black/black and red/red. The red is a little edgy and fun, the black is clean and classic.

Great use of an inspiration photo!

Karie

Thanks ladies! I agreee, especially after looking at the photos, it needs to be either red with red or black with black. I kind of like the edginess of the red/red. I'd like to find a red and black belt to wear with it, and/or a color blocked top like the inspiration photo, but I really need to shop my closet instead of the stores

Vicki

So late here, but when you wear it again I love your outfit and like the idea of opaque tights with the black booties and to achieve the color-block look, try a white and red scarf or some combination print scarf. That's a nice inspiration photo you selected.

unfrumped

A possibly inexpensive way to get more of the feel of the color-blocked top is to try a chunky or long red necklace or a narrow scarf. It might be a do-able way to add some more red near your face.

Thistle

You already have great feedback! I like the idea of red, but I think I like the black of the blogger better than the red.

Maybe a red belt if you have one.

Anonymous

I would just do the black leggings and black booties or boots.

Deborah

First up, I love those red booties. May I ask where they are from? Karie the outfit is gorgeous and I agree re red on red or black on black re the hose and shoes however as a blonde I'm wondering what a nude hose would look like with either set of booties?

Deb, thanks for the idea of wearing nude hose, I'll have to try that.
The booties were a gift from DH a few years back, don't know where he got them, sorry!

anne

Am impressed at a DH who buys booties!!!

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