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The new badass style direction I want to take

krishnidoux

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Below are some pics featuring highwaisted skinnies, an item I am definitively going to include and love in my style.

The grey skinnies here are Yoga Jeans; the blue denim ones are from Gap.

Pics 1-2: The new bad-ass me. Turning 50 this year, this is how I want to show myself to the world. The tee reads "Megabitch" lol. This is even more funny as I am known to be a very soft spoken, "nice" person.
Pics 3-4: Trying a cute look for teaching. Cami needs ironing: it's a cami I usually use for working out but hey, I really like the shade and the cut. I'm experimenting with sneaker's laces, I think foot on right (my left) looks more current. What do you think? Also, is this too tight?
Pics 5-6-7: Tried it with various jackets and pointy flats, and am very surprised with how much I like it. It's a pleasing discovery, since I got those shoes in 2013 and almost never wore them. They are ultra comfy to my fussy feet, and I'm glad I finally found a silhouette that agrees with them.
Pic 8: Another gym top. I don't care that the bra is showing a little. Is that bad? (But again, I'll iron before wearing outside!).
Pic 9: Channelling Jane Fonda as Grace.
Pic 10: Channelling an imaginary CANADIAN Grace lol.

Thank you for looking and for your honest feedback. Please don't hesitate if you think I should change something, if something is too tight or too much. You have given me such precious advice in the past.

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Latest reply was from Firecracker (Sharan)

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I really like the styling in pic 7. A nice workday outfit. I have to be honest in admitting I'm not a huge fan of the yoga jeans worn with a top tucked in - but uber skinny and tight jeans are a little out of my comfort zone - just a personal thing. I can't make out the difference in the shoe lacings ....one has the bow tucked in and one doesn't ?

Elizabeth P

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I'm with Lisa. I really like the styling you've done with your tops/toppers/accessories, but would prefer to see loser (not baggy, just not skinny) bottoms. I think these jeans would be great with more tunic-like tops.

Aurore

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I agree with lisa p - #7 is particularly fabulous. I love how it looks both badass and polished. The pointy flats and the jewelry you chose with the soft top of #5 to #7 are gorgeous and, to me, add this badass vibe to the whole outfit.

krishnidoux

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Thank you Lisa for your feedback! Me too, I am initially a little on the fence but I decided to plunge and try. The jeans are very close to the skin but they are not leggings nor yoga pants: it's just the name of the brand. As for the laces: you are correct. I have a hunch that no bow is more current, but not sure.

krishnidoux

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Thanks Eizabeth and Aurore!
I appreciate your comments. It is most helpful.
Now I feel bad that I cut off the tags to these jeans. I wonder if they aren't too small?

Anonymous

I know Yoga Jeans is a brand - not to worry. I do think they might be a size too small , but it's all about comfort and personal preference. Shoe lacing is beyond me - I couldn't care less

Anonymous

YOU GO!!! Be Bold. Be Strong. Be You.

rachylou

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My fave is 5. I like the proportions of the slightly longer jacket.

texstyle

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I also like #7 - The jeans are tighter than I'm used to, but it all depends on your personal comfort level. I agree that #7 is great styling!

Anonymous

I like the tucked jeans with a jacket. The first and second outfits are my faves. It is tight but tempered by the jacket.

I also like the outfit with the crisp white shirt.

Sara L.

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Fun style direction and I like all the outfits you've put together. My favorites are #8 - the one with no jacket. I like how the high waist really shows off your shape. I also like #6 with the short jacket.

Suz

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Love your attitude. And your legs are a thousand miles long in those jeans!

I like the jeans with the pointed flats a lot. Glad you found a use for those shoes. They will be great in spring. The grey looks really good with the pinkish red boots, too. And wow -- do you ever have an amazing footwear collection!

I like the juxtaposition of the dressy jacket, shell, and shoes with the legging-type skinny in 7.

LaPed

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I think 5 and 7 are my favourites -- it appears you've found a winning formula for the strappy flats!

viva

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I will chime in later on the clothing but I just want to say, or perhaps scream: I WANT YOUR HAIR. That is all.

rachylou

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I agree about the sneaker lacing.

Cardiff girl

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5,7 and 9 are my favourites,I think it’s to do with proportions and a certain softness to counter act the edginess.I don’t think all edge is you ,you look too ethereal for that so temper the hardness in an outfit with something softer.

Olen

To my eye, the jeans would look great with untucked tops.

jussie

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Wow you look fab. I really like the different ways you’ve styled these jeans.... super badass :). The only one I’m am not in love with is number 3 with the sneakers, I think it’s just a combo of the sneakers and that particular jacket that’s not as magical as the other looks. All the others get my tick of approval. Thanks for sharing.

Mainelady

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Fabulous at Fifty! You look great and can be as badass as you want! Have FUN! My favorite looks on you are 3,5,7,9 and 10. I really love the skinnies with the heels and pointy toes.

Angie

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The Bad-Arse styling here is gorgeous, Krish. The high waisted jegging is THE most popular style of jeans with younger folk here in Seattle, and in the Netherlands. If you're comfortable wearing them - go for it.

#2, 5, 7 ans 10 are my faves.

salt-sea

My favorites are 9, 7, 5, in that order. While you look great in ALL of them, of the jacketed ones, my eye prefers the way the jacket hits you + waist + outfit contrast in 7 & 5.

unfrumped

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I like5,7,9 and 10 best.
I think the yoga jeans are a little tight fit my preferences BUT I think you look great in the high- waisted style. I couldn’t even begin to make that work for me, but you do it well. If I were you( well, that’s kind of beside the point!) I would keep going for that style and these stylings but also look for a teensy bit more ease in next pair.

Jaime

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I like 5 and 7, and would wear less tight jeans for teaching I think. I am a bit prudish though .

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like your attitude about this milestone birthday and how you are conveying your confidence in these outfits. You look great in the high-waisted skinnies. I prefer looks 5 and 7 for teaching. To me, the outfit in 3-4 is less professional looking, and I think it's because of the combination of a kind of skimpy top (even under a blazer, it's a little low-cut) and the body-con jeans. I have to admit I do like the laces tucked (even though I routinely wear mine with bows--haha!). In 5 and 7, you have a more modest top, plus the professional looking jackets and shoes to offset the body-con jeans. So perhaps my personal take on attire for teaching is to tip the scale more toward modest, while allowing for some body-conscious elements in the outfit. I really like your outfits in 9-10 even though I'm not up on the specific Jane Fonda reference. You have a bit of star quality in that white shirt with popped collar, and the classic, feminine nude pumps with the skinnies.

krishnidoux

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Firecracker, if you have Netflix then I recommend the serie "Grace and Frankie" plyed by Jane Fonda and Lili Tomlin. Below is a picture of Fonda as super prim and preppy Grace and her signature popped collar.

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krishnidoux

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Sterling, Texstyle, smittie, La Ped, Sara, Suz, Mainelady, Angie, salt-sea, Firecracker, Unfrumped thank you!
Rach, thank you for lending me your eye: now the correct proportion is all I see! I think I'll leave the shorter jacket (3) for wider bottoms. Jussie, I think you may have seen the same thing too.
Cardiff girl, that is such good insight! Great advice. I will certainly think of this next time I put something together. You are right on.
Olen, Lisa and Shevia: Thank you for your honest feedback and opinion. It is most helpful.
Viva, thank you! But I have to confide that I have been battling with personnal probelm: hairloss, due to anemia due to nutrients deficiency after years of under-eating. Two years ago, I started a medicated product regimen, plus I changed my eating habits, and now I have hair of all lengths on my head. Thankfully, I found an excellent (really excellent) stylist - actually recommended by a member on this forum! I asked him for a blunt bob. He warned me it would be much shorter than I expected because of the different lengths. He did a wonderful job. So the bob looks like such, when brushed forward, but sadly it doesn't move like a bob. I try to make do and experiment with various styling, pushing it back, since the shorter strands hold the rest in position. Yet, I really hope this will not be permanent because I miss hair movement. Anyway I'm sure you didn't expect your comment to produce such a long reply. Thank you for your kind words. They really come at a good time for me

Kathie

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I like 5,7,9. The slightly longer jackets in 5 and 7 work better with the jeans. 7 is sharp and professional. I don’t wear skinny jeans myself, so really can’t comment on the fit. I’d try longer tops with them, for the long over lean look.

Scarlet

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I am wowed. Good for you. I also think your hair looks amazing.

viva

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I'm so sorry to hear about your nutrition problems and how they are affecting your hair. I'm glad you have someone helping you with the hair side (and also I hope with the nutrition side so that you are healthier generally). I smile when you talk about "hair movement" because honestly I don't really even know what that feels like, as I have had short hair for SO LONG. But your bob right now is just amazingly chic and there is movement in the pictures, so I am sure you are conveying movement even if you don't feel it. And chicness to an amazing degree. This length is so flattering on you. I love it.

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