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Shabby Apple - do any of these work? (ETA new pics added)

Transcona Shannon

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I'm really struggling styling my Shabby Apple skirt. I believe I've learned a bit of lesson in that if something is THIS difficult to work with, maybe it's not right in your wardrobe. That having been said, IT IS in my wardrobe so I'm trying to make it work.

Here are some options - let me know what you think (good, bad or otherwise).

Pic #1 - with chambray shirt. The shirt is too bulky to tuck underneath the skirt but I'm not sure it works untucked either.

(please ignore the "bed head" and complete lack of make up)

Pic #2 - with a yellow tee I picked up today at thrifting for $1.50 (it's the perfect yellow). Trying for a column of colour and it does allow me to tuck. I've topped with my magenta blazer as the skirt does have magenta leaves in it.

Pic #3 - still with the yellow tee but now with my dark blue denim jacket and flats.

Pic #4 - dark denim short sleeved fitted shirt belted with Boutique 9 shoes.

Pic #5 - brown polka dot blouse with pink cropped jacket (maybe if I added a skinny belt)?

Pic #6/7 - with yellow tee and white denim jacket.

Pic #8 - tee tucked into skirt with belt.

Pic #9 - with BB shirt and belt.

Any and all suggestions welcome.

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Latest reply was from cheryle (Dianthus)

Kari

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Gosh, no kidding that the tee is the perfect yellow! You could fool me. I thought it was a dress and I'm still having a hard time seeing that it's not. That's one of my favorite tricks - creating a faux-dress effect with an identically colored skirt and top!

Personally #1 and 3 are my favorites. I feel like the jacket in #2 is a little long to wear with this outfit.

Deborah

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Good morning! And yes, I particularly like #3 here. With the yellow top this could be mistaken for a dress, and the color of the denim jacket against the yellow Is stunning. I like the other combos but not quite as much as 3.

Kiwichik

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I'm with the other ladies #3 is my pick as well. I think it works because of the column of colour & the length of the jacket. This makes me think that it would look good with other jackets that end at your hips. What does the skirt look like without a jacket and with a wide belt at the waist or with a shirt slightly shorter than the chambray also belted?

Midwest Girl

I think 1 & 3 look great. Congratulations on incorporating this pretty skirt into your wardrobe!

christieanne

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With 1 and 3 for sure. Don't you also have a white denim jacket? Or a shorter white blazer?
The magenta is overwhelming you I think here. How about your BB blouse?

Meredith1953

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Shannon
3 is my favorite followed by 4. The dark denim really showcases the fabulous skirt and the yellow top was a brilliant idea! A crean top or jacket be lovely also. You look terrific for bedhead and no makeup!

Isis

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Outlier here; I actually like #2 the best. The length works because this looks like a dress....I prefer the lower contrast color of this jacket too.

I also like the tops tucked to see the whole design of the skirt.

Would also like to see on its own with the yellow T and a belt....

cinnamon fern

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I agree that 3 works. I also like 1. Could you try it with a wider belt? At least on myself I feel like a wide belt usually works better (ie my waist looks smaller), not sure if this is a general rule though.

Vicki

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I like 2 and 3, because in 2 you're playing up the red and in both I liked the tucked versions so your pretty skirt shows. How cool that the yellows matched and don't you just love it when that happens! You scored big time. Also, I like 1 as the denim is a nice casual look with your skirt. So, 1, 2 and 3 for me!

Transcona Shannon

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Christieanne - I've added a pic with the white denim jacket for your review.

Isis - have added a pic with just the tee tucked into the skirt and a belt.

I really appreciate your feedback ladies - this skirt is definitely trying my style patience!

Deborah

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Shannon love #4. I feel the white denim jacket is not quirt right here. I think a more cropped jacket or something with waist definition would be more flattering. I am not sure about the polka dots and coral...will leave that to the experts. And #8 looks great.

Transcona Shannon

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I've added one more option as per Christieanne's suggestion - the skirt with my Brooks Brothers shirt.

Vicki

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Coming in again to say a DEFINITE yes on the BB blue shirt in 9; I love the richness and texture of that blue.

rae

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1, 7, and 8 are my favorites!

Beth Ann

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Shannon: Love the way you're styling this skirt! I know you're conscious of being shortwaisted, and the matching yellow top creates one line that helps make this a non-issue. The chambray shirt works, too, because it lengthens the line.

What would happen if you loosened the belt a little, letting it be higher in back, but draping a little lower on the front and slightly blousing the shirt? Sometimes this can provide shaping for the middle while lengthening the front view. The way you're wearing, however, has the advantage of being "crisper."

I'm still undecided about the polka-dot shirt in 5 -- it's the black, not the dot that gives me pause, but I'd love to see it in close-up. Sometimes I need an "eye adjustment." I actually love the rose color of the jacket with the skirt. Perhaps with a brown underlayer?

Shannon -- you're rocking this skirt!

Transcona Shannon

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Thanks Rae and Beth Ann.

Beth Ann - the polka dot blouse is actually chocolate brown, but I can see it looks black in the picture. I do like the idea of maybe my brown knit tank with the pink jacket though - that could work.

I know what you mean about the belt and the "loosening" of the shirt - will try that too. It's interesting you say that I'm rocking this skirt - 'cause it sure doesn't feel like it to me!

Jjsloane

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I really like 1 and 8 best. Do you have a cardigan to go with 8 rather than a structured jacket? Not that it needs anything (especially in summer) I think with the bold color and pattern keeping it simple is best in this case.

Jilly

I think my favorites are #1, #4, and #9. Somehow I like the proportions better with an untucked, belted shirt. It's a gorgeous skirt - I'm sure you'll get the hang of it like you always do

Jaime

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My favorite is #3. I like the dark denim with the yellow. I also like 4, maybe for a similar reason. I want to like the white jacket but maybe with different shoes? Of course you don't look bad in any of them, but we are going for fab here!

Amy

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What a pretty skirt! And lucky you---you look great in yellow! I like 6 and 8 the best. I agree with some of the others who feel the red jacket is pretty as far as color goes, but a bit too long with the skirt.

Vix

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Hi Shannon --

Great skirt for warmer weather and what a lucky find that T was!

I've come in late so I have lots to look at. You're going to quickly realize my bias is towards you showing off your great shape a bit....

My favorite silhouette is #8 (skirt + T + low-contrast belt) -- beautiful proportions in my view.

I feel as if the jackets aren't doing the skirt and you justice, though I have hopes the rose one might work out with a shorter top underneath (maybe the yellow T or the brown knit you mentioned?).

The colors of #1 are lovely together, but I'd prefer it if the shirt hem hit you more where the dark blouse in #4 does -- but what about wearing the chambray shirt open (jacket style) over a knit + that belt?

Hang in there...you know my adventure with the Periwinkle Pouf silk blouse was frustrating, but these more radical departures from our other closet pieces require a bit of patience til we lock into what works!

[In the end I decided I was ok with having several vs near-infinite number of items to pair with the blouse -- a bit tough to switch gears from my usual "maximize usefulness" mindset but I survived. ;)]

Angie

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You don't make this skirt look difficult to work with at all

#1 and #9 - how about tucking in those shirts, Shannon?

I love #2, #3, #6, #7 and #8. Well done!

Transcona Shannon

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Angie - the BB shirt will tuck in but the chambray shirt is a little too thick and makes me all "lumpy".

Thank you everyone for your input - I didn't mean to hog the forum today but this skirt is really tasking me!

sarah

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1 and 3!!!!! That is such a lovely skirt.

goldenpig

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Nice! I like 2, 3 and 8 the best. I think 2 is my fave! I may have to copy you with my yellow pencil skirt and raspberry blazer!

Anonymous

Simple me likes the yellow tee and skirt combo best but you have plenty of great choices.

Anonymous

OOO, OOO pick me, pick me! *raising hand*

SINCE I've been playing with shirts all day long, I have this suggestion. Yellow T and skirt (tucked), chambray shirt on TOP, maybe unbuttoned down to the belt (to show off yellow T) and bloused a little? Sleeves rolled and scrunched, natch. That blue is amazing on you. I feel like your denim jacket is just a tad to dark with this outfit for some reason.

ManidipaM

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I had to smile, Shannon! I can believe you're frustrated --- the silhouette of this high-waisted skirt and its dramatic print wouldn't be easy to style, I can imagine; but as Beth Ann said, what we're *seeing* in the results is that you're rocking that skirt!

I love it best in #1 and #2 --- I think the contrast of colour, and the tomboyish elements really work well.

lyn67

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I love when you made a column of colour with that tee (Nr 2, 3,6,7,8) but nr. 4 is also very pretty to my eye. Good job!:-)

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