Short-waist dressing: the high contrast, untucked top

I'm headed into Boston for a casual meeting today and it's going to be hot! I've decided to pull out my new Zara top, and I'm glad -- it's a nice substantial weight so will, I hope, stay crisp looking, but it's also sleeveless so should be comfortable. Long pants, I know, but I love these jeans! They are new AG Stilts, inky blue-black, bought in Portland, OR. My first time with this style and I am in love.

I really like this way of wearing the top, and I was happy to learn this morning from Angie that it's just right for my short-waisted body. I'm showing it with a little jacket that I will probably bring for A/C coverage.

AG Stilt jeans
Zara top
JCrew tuxedo-style jacket
JCrew Factory flats (which are ready to go)

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Anonymous

You look stunning, Viva! I just love the stilts on you, and they're super with that top, which is a great colour on you. Wow! A perfectly pulled together, stylish casual meeting look.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Veteran

It looks fab Viva. I tried a jacket over mine but it didn't work so am glad you shared. The key seems to be a jacket with vertical lapels.

I wore the top with a skirt and did just a small tuck in the center and left the sides to angle down and out. It is a shame to cover the back of the top since the button detail is done so well.

Suz

Ooh. LOVE this.

I have been really curious about those jeans. They look great on you.

But the top has completely won my heart. I think I need to order one...

Ankita

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You look lovely Viva! <3
This is super stylish and I looooove the shoes. The top looks gorgeous and the colour really suits you....it's perfect. xoxo

So pretty! Everything fits you like a dream. I love the color of your top.

texstyle

Looks great viva! Love those jeans on you and the top looks perfect this way.

You look fab! Love those jeans on you .

jackiec

Love this! Eyeing that fantastic top! I picked up some AG stilts back in May but haven't had much of a chance to wear them. I like the darker wash of yours. Sharp!!!

rachylou

This is a *me* outfit, right up to and including the short-waisted part (!). You look great.

Sara L.

Great top! I love that architectual detail on the front. You look crisp and cool and there is no sign of being short-waisted.

Word Lily

Fab! Such a great top, I love it.

Carole

Fantastic outfit!...no short waist detected here, just great fitting proportions!

Maneera

Fantastic outfit! Lovely proportions...those jeans are killer on you! I love this top....so pretty yet architectural and flattering, with a gorgeous colour. You look amazing, Viva.

Also, love this blouse untucked. I love slim fitting tops that skim (not cling) worn untucked. It's a very polished and sophisticated look

UmmLila (Lisa)

You look great. I really like the color of the jeans.

You look fabulous. I would never know you were short-waisted. I also would never have guessed that those were jeans. The top dresses them up quite nicely.

viva

Thanks everyone. Very happy in this outfit so far today.

Suz, I highly recommend it - not only because it's beautiful and fits so well, but because it does not wrinkle!!! The yellow Zara top wrinkles terribly, so it is casual only.

Cheryle, I've been wondering how this top is working for you! It sounds like he size worked for you? I know what you mean about the buttons In the back. This top has lovely finishing.

I am considering getting the blush.

sterling36

You look great. I really like the color of the top

Jaime

Perfection! The top was made for you and I love the pants with the shoes.

deb

Love this color on you!!!

sarah

I really like this, too. I'm in need of tops to wear under jackets and am wondering how you sized the top? I have a terrible time with Zara sizing. Thanks.

Banoffi

Love your outfit! Teal is a great color on you.

SarahTheWhite

This is so gorgeous on you! I love every part of it... Color, shape, style, shoes. ALL of it!

Cococat

You look fantastic!

Sarah, in this top I am a size small, which is what I seem to be in Zara on top right now -- and frankly, what I wear in other brands too. This top is TTS but with some roominess, so I wouldn't size up unless you have a particular issue (large bust, for example) that would require it.

Cheryle also just bought it, and I think she ordered her regular size, and it worked for her.

Vix

Hi Viva --

Had to chime in re that top being a gorgeous color on you -- and so great in general/here.

Glad to hear it doesn't wrinkle, either; seems like the ones with the most interesting details tend to be high-maintenance!

lyn67

Fab color and style for the top with a great origami detail at the neck, love it with the new pants, does totally trick the eyes ref. the short waisted, which are you, really??:-)

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