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PMWIW Challenge 3

Astrid

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This is the third part of the challenge, loosely based on this ensemble. The BFs are definitely much too big now and my belt needs replacing. But this is making do with what I have... I definitely feel not as fab as I used to in these jeans, especially because they bag out even more with a few hours of wear. I think I need to make new jeans my priority. The new cardigan feels very comfy, I'm glad I kept it! What do you think?

(Hair is wet again, sorry. And I've cut my boots off partway, I didn't notice.)

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I thought about getting the belt in #3. Not cheap, but I like the twist on the basic black belt.

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jenanded

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Its a great concept for an ensemble. And of course you are so pretty to make this work. But it sounds like the posting process is wonderful to help think through what REALLY makes an outfit a 10! It sounds like you feel like the jeans could be upgraded. I really like the belt AND you have found what you like.

If you are comfy, this looks a great outfit.

Astrid

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Thanks Jenanded. I'm definitely comfortable for a day on the road and at work, with packed underground and busses (there's a strike so there's no S-Bahn). Sitting on the bus right now. It's stop and go, but the view is nice! Sunny weather...

And you're right, it's definitely great to post looks like this to see what would really take them to the next level. I'm wearing my black belt all the time, so I think a new one would be really useful.

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Astrid

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And it is just as I said this morning - I'm now sitting here with even more bagged out pants and they just bother me... My bagginess threshold is crossed for sure! I'm probably going to take them off the minute I'm back home.

PalmFronds

Don't you hate that bagging out some jeans do? I have that prob with a couple AT loft pants, need to chuck them...
Anyhow you look urban and comfy. Great interpretation!

Angie

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Nice outfit.

The BFs look fashionably big. Have you tried shrinking them in the dryer, Astrid? I did that with my True Religions yesterday.

Astrid

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Thanks PalmFronds! I agree, so annoying...

Thanks Angie. I don't have a dryer, or I would try it.

kellygirl

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Very nice, Astrid! You look incredibly chic!

rachylou

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Sleek!

Suz

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Terrific, Astrid! Maybe there is a laundromat near you with a drier. It's worth a shot. And absolutely, jeans are one of your essentials so upgrading is a really good idea.

CocoLion

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You look so tiny here! I actually like keeping some baggy jeans in my closet.For days I want that feeling. And because my weight fluctuates a lot.

You look really good in dark colors and I love the ring!

Thanks for participating in the challenge.

Alassë

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Seconding Suz. I'm sorry to hear this pair is too baggy for comfort now that you have fewer options.

Astrid

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Thanks Kelly and Rachylou!

Thanks Suz! I'll look it up. Or I'll ask my friends, I think some have a laundry room in their appartment complex. There should be dryers there too. Going to go look at jeans now...

Thanks Denise! The challenge was really fun, thanks for formulating it. It's always more easy to get around to posting if you have a reason to motivate you. I'm probably going to keep the jeans even if the dryer doesn't work out, just in case I want something baggy, like you said. Because they are a great cut. I think the ring is actually the oldest piece of jewelry I bought for myself that I still wear. I was 12 or 13 and spent a big chunk of my pocket money on it. I think it was around 30€, which was a lot to me back then!

Thanks Alasse! Yes, I'm defintely looking for new jeans first thing.

Anonymous

I like the dark tonal palette Astrid. Too bad about the jeans though. I hate too much bagginesss. Nice belt that you're thinking of getting. The quality looks good and it's worth spending for something that will last.

Astrid

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Thanks Diane. I agree, too much bagginess just makes me feel sloppy.