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Momo

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I have been feeling bored with my clothing recently (as well as various fit issues ) even though I have been getting many complements and when I look at the pictures they look decent to me but !!! I suddenly realized a couple of days ago that the problem is I have fallen into a rut of the same silhouette.
And then Suz you wrote your post today ! Perfect.

Help me get out of this rut please ! The problem is I find leggings and stretchy skinny pants so comfy ... it is like wearing pjs when I have to get dressed at 6:30 every morning .

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Liz

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a different silhouette doesn't have to mean different fabric. You could wear knit tube skirts, maxi dresses or skirts, a-line skirts, joggers; sweater dresses.

Deborah

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I wear the same silhouette probably 99% of the time by choice. I love your outfits! I'm no help I know lol

Sally

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I love those clothes on you. That's a silhouette I used to wear a lot. I branched out into joggers this year with a half tucked knit top and a leather jacket or draping cardigan.

Staysfit

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I seem to recall you saying you lost weight and had fewer items in your wardrobe that worked? Am I incorrect? It may take some time to figure things out again. You might want to experiment a bit with a new silhouette. Some nice suggestions were already made. Maybe start with a different bottom that can work with your tops. Otherwise you will need to get an entirely new outfit and it may only fit in with itself for a while. If that's the case, don't get anything too expensive. See how you feel wearing the new shapes and then add.

Aquamarine

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Ponte fabric pants are so comfy. I'm thinking of the Halogen cropped flares that were a NAS hit. It's a different silhouette but still so easy to wear once you figure out the shoes.

ETA: See CocoCat's thread for some ideas on styling cropped flares.

Momo

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Liz - that is true maybe I can find some comfy cozy clothes but not the long over lean!
Deborah - you liking my outfits is a huge compliment as I love your style! I don't know why I feel like I need a different silhouette. ... hmm..
Sally- thank you. I Think branching out is exactly the way I need to think about it, keep th things I like but try a but new
Stays fit - yes you are remembering correctly ! I am having trouble with some items in my closet and do have less to wear. I think I need to go to a real store and try some things, hardly anything around me !
Aquamarine - I love Ponte pants. I wasn't sure about the cropp d flares on me but I a, going to branch out so maybe I will try them!

Windchime

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It's a great silhouette for you. If I had to choose a favorite, I'd pick the first outfit, with the pink scarf. Your hair looks beautiful, too! (Mine used to be that color, sigh.)

I second the suggestion to try ponte pants; I bought my first pair about a year ago and love them. They're almost as comfortable as sweats but more structured. Mine have little zipped pockets, which removes them yet another step from actual sweats

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Deborah

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Do you ever wear dresses over pants! It would be a very subtle silhouette change but I could see that working for you

Suz

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Momo, you look ah-MAZ-ing. Seriously lovely. This silhouette works so well for you.

But I do understand how you might get tired of it. This is what happens with me as well.

And it is going to be a bit of an adjustment, with weight loss. Things that worked well before may only be "okay" now...and you may have to experiment to find the new options.

I like the suggestions already given to stick with fabrications that make you feel comfy. A tube skirt is like PJs...some jersey dresses or sweater dresses are as well. Cropped flared like the Halogen ones might be fun to try...

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Jaime

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I can see why you are addicted - you look great in all three and really you do vary the color and vibe of the top quite a bit.

Anonymous

You look great momo.
The solution to your rut is to go get some new shoes! :0)

Firecracker (Sharan)

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You look fantastic in all of these outfits. To me, the middle one is a different silhouette, because you have a short jacket over the tunic-length piece. I like the suggestions of tweaking the silhouette--wearing a tube skirt instead of skinny pants or leggings, or wearing cropped flares that fit through the leg before the flare. These are different, but won't require a whole new set of tops. Deborah's idea of a dress over your skinny pants or leggings is a natural for you, too.

shiny

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Formula dressing makes getting dressed for work easier/faster for those of us who are not morning people, and also works brilliantly if you travel a lot.

And I'm sporting this same silhouette quite frequently lately, as I've been living in flux due to our renovation (having to get up earlier and out the door faster, needing a small capsule since 80% of my clothes are all packed up; traveling more than usual as I try to avoid the dust and construction; and dealing with weight gain since we've had no kitchen meaning eating out for every meal, sigh). I'm envious of your tops -- would love to add a few more tunics.

How about branching out with new silhouettes for your weekend/date night outfits as a start? That way you can play around without investing a ton of $.

As for tweaks, you could try skirted leggings?

Congrats on the weight loss!

Momo

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Wind chime - my hair used to be this color too no idea what it looks like under the dye. Definitely a lot of gray. I have some Ponte pants that are too big. I will look for some new ones, I love the feeling of that fabric, I like yours with the zippers too!

Deborah - that is a good idea. I only do leggings with dresses but I should try pants. Do you need more of a shirtdress to make it work?

Thank you Suz. I am feeling pretty good. More to go but I am taking it really slow this time. It is hard to adjust to changes in ones body up and down. It really messes with my mind I think. I can't see myself clearly sometimes.
Shevia thank you and smittie.. oh shoes.. always shoes

Momo

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Firecracker - I am glad you think th middle one looks a bit different. And I will try some of the suggestions .

Shiny - it is such a convenient outfit formula isn't it ! Forgiving of weight fluctuations and fairly changeable. But I will try some of the ideas. No date nights in my future but maybe some other things .

shiny

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Can I add that I love your hair cut? Do you have close ups? Front/side/ back? Cuz I'm looking to tweak my usual hair silhouette. I like that your cut looks a bit different in each of these 3 pics. Do you part it differently, style it differently, what? It looks to be the same length in all 3? Inquiring minds are inquiring...

Tabitha

Maybe try a bootcut trouser? They can be just as comfy. Orrr add a skirt overtop of the leggings.