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rute

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Great work! I'm trying to organize by capsules but still have a long way to go

10 years ago

MuseumGal

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Great capsule! You make me want to try those slim fit ankle pants, though I fear I'll look like a weeble ...

10 years ago

Sadie

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Wonderful- lots of color and print!

10 years ago

Aida

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The soft neutral tops work quite nicely with the fun pants, I don't think you need to worry too much about what you've got if it feels like enough. I particularly like #3 and #5 out of the cropped pants set.

In the second set, I much prefer the shorter toppers with the cropped pants; they look good with the full length pants as in #2, and with the lower contrast column beneath (like #6 and #7). Try swapping out the pants in #4 with white pants for me

Sweater group looks great. The only there I have reservations about is #4. Could just be the angle, but I'm not digging the hem shape and where it lands; the hem in #5 is much more flattering.

(I just realized I didn't explain how I was counting! Across the top 1,2,3,4, then the bottom 5,6,7).

10 years ago

carter

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Thanks, Rute! This is a bit of a mish mash of a capsule, but I put enough work in to remind myself that I have plenty and don't need anything else:-)

Thanks, MG. If ankle pants ever go out of style, I'm just going to have to go with them. I love that they let me show off my shoes and be less corporate than the dress code I lived with for years.

Thanks, Sadie! In Fall and Winter, my work wardrobe tends to be almost all neutral, and the color is in my casual wardrobe. Spring and Summer is completely opposite. I wonder why that is? Did you enjoy your evening?

10 years ago

Summer

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I'm enjoying watching your capsules take shape, Carter. You have some lovely outfits here, and I like the touches of colour among the neutrals. I particularly like the draped tops plus toppers - very nice.

10 years ago

Carole

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What a great assortment of pants, Carter. I'm in love with the pink crops, super flattering. I love your versatile white blouse, too! You have a wonderful capsule here and such variety. Well done!

10 years ago

lyn67

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Your work capsule is such a delish, Carter! Love all those "crazy" pants!:-) And the ankle lengths are feeling so fresh to my eyes-did you bought them before the trend, too? My fave is the black and white checkered one. And your formula with the blouses is trully your signiture look, plus you have some great sweaters and toppers(esp love the dramatic longer ones).

10 years ago

Windchime

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What a well-organized capsule, Carter, filled with colors and silhouettes which look terrific on you. That white blouse looks like a workhorse for you and is just gorgeous on you!

10 years ago

carter

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Aida, I love the idea of wearing the ivory pants with the white top and black sweater! I have tossed those pants in the car to go to the tailor. They're about 3 years old, and they hit just at the bottom of my ankle. Back when I could wear heels, this looked good. Now that I'm a flats girl, I think I'll have them hemmed to hit a couple inches above the ankle. The pants hem you don't like is likely a by-product of these extra pounds I have at the moment. Several of my pants were tighter than I like. Hopefully this will resolve itself shortly!

Thanks, Summer! Even though it's kind of a pain to do this, It helps me immensely throught the season. I keep printouts of the slides in my closet. These essentially become FFBOs for the days I just have no time.

Thanks, Carole. Even though I wasn't planning to buy anything for work this year, I could not leave those pants in the store! They'll be fun all Summer with my colorful blouses.

10 years ago

Aida

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Oh! The hem shape I was talking about in the third set is actually of the top, not the pants -- I actually really like how cropped those black pants are

10 years ago

carter

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Oops, cross-posted!

Lyn67, thanks! I've been wearing ankle pants for 5-6 years, but I never really understood what the length should actually be until Angie and her PPL wisdom. So glad you like the combo with the blouses. The Pleione blouses are so easy and breezy for whatever my day may hold.

Thank you, Windchime! Nothing beats a white blouse for me, especially when my pants are so crazy. They get quite a bit of wear. The sleeveless one is starting to show some wear. This may be the one item I really need to replace this year.

10 years ago

carter

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Oops, I did it again;-)

Aida, the sweater, not the pants! I totally agree that the sweater is too long for cropped pants. I was trying to hide the fact that I can't breathe in those pants;-)

10 years ago

Olivegreen

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Wow, that is what they mean by a signature look. And anything but boring.

10 years ago

AM

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Saw this earlier in the day but I wanted to come back to it when I had more time. You really have a signature look and that is very appealing to me. I can't wait to see your PPT slide (or one for every season) on this.

Board #2 (the first outfit board): Your solids are very appealing but I also enjoy the prints you've chosen. Pink works wonderfully on you. And you also look stunning in a white blouse. So jealous. I feel washed out with white next to my light hair.

Board 3# (second outfit board): I prefer first and last outfit on top row. And last on bottom row (and this is my absolute favorite - and great shoe). All of these are super strong but just wanted to give you my fav's. Love a long cardi on you.

Last Board: 1st and 2nd outfits on the first row. My favs. You really look good in white and that pink which is so clear. They both have a wonderful vibrancy and crispness to them.

Overall, I can't wait to do this when the weather warms up! Again, so inspiring. And I'm just thinking now...do you wear dresses or skirts?

10 years ago

Mellllls

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very nice! you are so organized!!

10 years ago

rachylou

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It's fantastic. I love discipline like that.

10 years ago

Deb

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You have a distinct style that is very appealing to me. Every outfit here suits your figure and frankly, looks chic and flattering on you. You've well and truly nailed it girl!

10 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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What a wonderful assortment of bottoms...love seeing your capsule, very thought provoking.

10 years ago

carter

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Thanks, Olivegreen! I'm glad you don't find it boring. I do wonder if it gets monotonous for others at times.

Thanks, Mellllls and Rachylou!

AM, thanks so much! I find white difficult as well these days. With my dark hair and intentional suntanning avoidance, I can look ghostly (or is that ghastly) in a bright white. Both of these blouses are a soft white that i think is kinder to my complexion. I will PM you my boards from last Spring and Fall. I haven't done them this year. If I have them in dropbox, I will do it in a few minutes. If not, will do it from the office tomorrow.

10 years ago

carter

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Wow, DEB, thank you! Chic and flattering? I'll be walking a bit taller now:-).

Thank you, Tracey Liz!

10 years ago

Suz

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I think that patterned and beautifully coloured ankle pants are absolutely perfect for your job, your climate, your figure, and your foot needs. They are a great invention for you. Plus, they are fun! (Said by a huge patterned pants lover.)

This looks like a versatile and easy to wear capsule that will leave you always feeling put together. Like Aida, I prefer the short pans with shorter toppers for proportions (vs. the longer sweaters). I like that you have both blouses and sweaters for the different kinds of weather conditions you might face in a transitional season.

10 years ago

Beth Ann

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More planning fabness! I'm a bit delirious, typing with paint under my fingernails, but I'm clear headed enough to appreciate the way your wardrobe functions so well for you. There is enough brightness for me -- energy in the patterns, and lightness in the whites and lights, to make more color unnecessary. Can't wait to see the new shoes!

10 years ago

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