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If I planned to post this outfit at all, it would've been in a post called "fat clothes", because there isn't a lot that fits me right now. But I was afraid that would set some people off.

However, running around town today in this outfit, I felt very "me". That's amazing because of the way it came together--skirt that I like that happens to fit, albeit with a higher waist than usual, red boots because black ones are injured, velveteen top I have never been able to figure out anything to wear it with, tried because the matte black seemed too draining, red jacket because it's chilly but not cold cold. Necklace cause why not.

The only part I'm not sure of is the necklace. I like that it adds color, but maybe a different shape would be better.

Your thoughts?

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7 years ago

Elizabeth P

Veteran

What a great skirt! And I love that the outfit settled into "you" as the day went on. Sometimes we just don't know, when we get dressed.

I'm not sure if you need the necklace, I feel it competes a bit with the neckline of the top. But it's not a huge competition.

Anonymous

Yay-and red boots are very versatile! Fun change from black-and they may become your new workhorses
I'd like more of a statement necklace- mentioned multistrand on another post, or a chunky metallic or big pendant instead if you have any that would work.

Barbara Diane

I love when happenstance leads to something wonderful. To me, the necklace isn’t a problem but doesn’t add much either. I don’t know if you are a pin person, but I could see adding one to your top instead.

I like it a lot.

Kathie

Great outfit. What about longer earrings, rather than a necklace?

rachylou

Very fun and kicky!

nemosmom

Love the pop of bright red against the black!

Sara L.

I like it! I love the red boots. I generally try to wear a necklace with a different shape than the neckline of the top I'm wearing. This isn't a hard rule but it's a place to start when trying to figure out which necklaces to wear with which tops. So I wouldn't have tried that necklace since it's round with the round neckline of your top. Not that it looks bad or anything; just probably not my first choice.

Sal

I like this outfit a lot- it is fun and practical - and it suits you well. One of my very favourites - and I reiterate how much I love that puffer.

I probably would not wear a necklace at all - maybe a small scarf - but I think there is plenty of interest with the pattern, the boots and the shape.

Mainelady

What fun! I really like this outfit and LOVE your happy, sassy poses! I think the neckline and necklace are too similar, so it makes your necklace hard to see. Either a longer necklace or a large pin would work well.

Jaime

(website)

Skirt is great on you! The necklace sort of looks like an embellishment on the collar of the sweater - not a bad thing.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I echo the others. Super cute skirt, FashIntern. How FUN that the outfit came together organically, and that it felt dead right. Good for you, and very nicely done.

I like the '80s vibe of the black top and hose with the booties. The necklace picks up the colours in your hair. Lovely!

Gigi

Cute outfit! I love the story of how it came together. Glad it made you feel like yourself.

As for the necklace, I would probably replace it with a large pendant that had a substantial drop. That would help break up the large expanse of solid color on the torso (I often wear a largish pendant when I have a solid-colored top with a high neckline). Maybe a lighter-colored pendant or a silver one would work well, because that would tie in the lighter color in the skirt.

Bijou

This is a really nice outfit and should definitely be repeated. I like the black top and don't think it is draining at all, especially when you add in your red tones.

Christina F.

Looks great! Cute but comfortable for running around in the cold (I assume it's still cold there).

Stagiaire Fash

Thanks for all the replies!

I probably should've explained more about hte necklace & collar. The necklace is magnetic along its entire length, so I can put it together at any length I want. Sara L, that's what I thought I was doing, and then things changed When I first put it on (#1), I was thinking of the shirt as a Henley, which is how it was advertised, and I had the top couple buttons open. Then I walked about 10 yards outside, came back in, and put on a long-sleeved silk undershirt (yep, Christine, still chilly here!). The peeked out the collar, so I had to button it up. I never, ever button the top button on anything, so hadn't even considered it with this shirt. But when the next-to-top button was closed, the collar took on a very different look, so I finished the job and got this nifty, very smooth kind of look (#2 & 4).

Gigi, that's good inspiration to get the clasps repaired on my two favorite silver necklaces. They are both longer, as Mainelady suggests.

Thanks Bijou. I'm glad I had this top instead of the matte one.

Suntiger, I'm not rushing to get the others repaired--too busy moving into a new apt and furnishing it--and am curious what will happen as I'm forced into other footwear.

Elizabeth, BP, and Angie, thanks for the thumbs-up on the skirt and "organic" dressing!

Kathie, I own 1 or 2 pairs of earrings, but am not sure I'd want them in the day-to-day.

Thanks, Sal, Rachylou, and Sterling! Sal, I lucked out with this puffer--just a quick grab in late August, because I was worried the cold would arrive before our stuff did.

Mainelady, maybe it's the sass in the pose that makes it "me", lol.

Cheers--we are off to Ikea!

unfrumped

I love this combo- the colors and textures. Love the sporty puffer juxtaposed wth the more ladylike skirt and booties, and that it’s red— makes it look more intentional as pert of the outfit than just a utilitarian jacket. .

Cee

Killin' it

Thanks, Unfrumped! Good point about the jacket. Yet another reason to go a step beyond utilitarian in whatever I’m buying.

Cee, have you ever commented on my posts before? I believe this is the first time I’ve had the honor.

Well deserved

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