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Why does thou temp me so:

Ledonna N.

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Why does thou tempt me so warm weather for I am the Urban Night Warrior.
My dress is that for Dark days and long nights. Of Ancestors who were robed in faux fur and faux leather. Oh how I long for your warm rays of golden sunlight. But, despise you because of the same. I fear that I find myself in a quagmire of the time which is known as "the time that shall remain nameless" (Not knowing how to dress in warm months :))

Of these things I shall not speak loudly of. I will just whisper of the true longing that is in my heart. Of wanting to dress as well as the Ladies on YLF. Every time I cast my eyes unto an image known as a pic be still my beating heart and I harken to know of how thee put together an outfit that speaks to your true self.

Oh, what shear delight it would be to my heart if I could but find the happiness factor of my spring/summer wardrobe that my fall/winter wardrobe brings to me. Tis naught but a passing whim or an elusive dream only to be imagined. But mayhap with the Lady Angie and the other Mystical and Magical persons of this wonderful land known as YLF. I can remove my self from the land of the Hobbits And float on the Great Valinor where the Elf king lives. With a spring/summer wardrobe that is befitting of the Urban Night Warrior.

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rachylou

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Oh, I think you will find yourself in fine and large company. Summer is the dragon for many a' damsel

Or in other words: How can I do more with less?

Ledonna N.

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Rachylou also known as the Quirky Waif thank you for your wise counsel. To know that I do not journey alone on this valiant quest makes me all the more hopeful. I have yet to master this foe but "the force is strong in this young one" and I believe that it will come to pass.

rabbit

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I hear you. How does Aragorn dress at the beach? Does he hold onto all the leather trappings like Mad Max? Or does he go more in a Burning Man direction with strategic skin display and awesome boots?

Or is it more a kind of Rick Owens/Dune thing with lots of drapy stuff that camouflages in sandstorms (and can serve as an impromptu tent if necessary)?

Or (because we have endless freedom, haha!) can a style persona be lovingly packed away during the summer and a new one brought out to play? Maybe a shadow-side persona that loves bright colors and patterns? This is what I'm telling myself anyways...

Ledonna N.

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Rabbit -These are desperate times as I have come out of the shadows and formally joined YLF. I have had a subversive goal and that is to dress better in this time dimension that I live in during the spring Summer. Oh to wear clothing like that of Middle Earth Aragorn or Star wars and Boba Fett. I must remember to dress for how I live now. I must remember to not dress everyday like I'm at Comic Con.

rabbit

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truth!

ETA: I think if you find a few things in your closet that you love and that work with summer weather, we can help you brainstorm some ways to wear them if you wish. Like Rachy says, doing more with less - starting with these as the jumping off point.

cciele

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Heh heh ... well, as a fellow Warrior if I had my druthers I'd be dressing like this:

http://www.store.demobaza.com/.....38;SCID=49

But speaking of not dressing like one is at Comic Con, I must ponder your conundrum a bit more...

rabbit

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Here are some of my dream summer items: https://www.skingraftdesigns.c.....w-arrivals

Especially the butterfly/bone prints. Not even close to my price range, but I'm trying to absorb the silhouettes...

Ledonna N.

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Cciele - I love when other warriors hear the rally cry. If I could I would dress like Lisbeth Salander The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Thanks also for the website I have saved it to my favorites.

rabbit- Oh this speaks to my soul. Why is it that I would have to sell my soul to dress like this. This is a barter that I am not willing to make.

Thistle

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I wouldn't mind the challenge . . . Just a bit of whining over here. High of 47 today. And it is supposed to be the warmest day of the week! Still no flowers. Still no leaves on trees. It has been so cold, everything is about a month behind, and we already have short late summers.

Ledonna N.

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Thistle- Be at peace, the sun will shine again and the earth will renew itself as always. My summer clothing on the other hand not so sure of this.

gryffin

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ladywone - I feel your pain. I bought the HL sonar cardigan because it reminds me of a jedi tunic. I hate summer. I too have no idea how to dress for it. Speaking of which, do jedi knights really wear all those layers in summer? Perhaps the uniform comes complete with a mini a/c courtesy of r2d2. All I can say is thank god for cut out booties, footwear is now spoken for but for the rest....I will watch with interest, ladywone for your sartorial insights, remember do or do not there is not try....may the force be with you!

Gigi

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LW, I have no advice for you (looking forward to spring and summer here, whether my wardrobe is ready or not!), but I just want to say that I loved your post. Your writing was so colorful! You're very talented.

It must be hard not to be able to find clothes that work for you for the warmer months. I know that a lot of the fabbers mention that dressing for warm weather is harder in general than for cold, because you don't have as many layers to play around with, and toppers are sometimes way too hot. Good luck, my deare!

Angie

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The Damsels will gallantly help the Warriors keep their knightly spirit throughout Spring and Summer - if not but to wipe the sweat off their brows and provide them with refreshing ice tea (and cake).

Seriously Ladwone, you're after a hard-edged look in Summer. That's all. It's pretty easy to achieve with chunky cage sandals and dark clothing in natural fibers.

Ledonna N.

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Gryffin- "Strong in the force are you" I believe the Storm troopers had personal a/c going on in those suits. Most of my spring/summer shoes are cut out I stocked up when the cutout booties became popular.

Gigi-Thank you for the well wishes in my continued search. for all of my talk I do look forward to the warm weather and the renewal of the earth in the spring/summer.

Angie- Ah thee my fair Lady Angie of the YLF. There must always be tea and cake. It always sounds like a piece of cake but the truth is I am a whole lot of woman. Plus size 18. This is very tricky. I am also 5'2 so the clothing I like is in abundance in the winter. In the summer not so much. I like natural fibers but the truth of the matter the clothing that you recommend at places like Macy's, Nordstrom, and some of the larger named stores either have a very small selection or no selection at all.

So I have cobbled together what I can which for me is not good enough. That is why I buy in multiples if I don't get it now it may never come back. Or not at a price point that I am comfortable with. I am a young vibrant woman and want my clothing to reflect as such. This is a difficult journey. For all the jokes I make the truth is it is difficult I think that I am Wonderful Full figured Women and I want my clothing to reflect as such. I have the money to spend I just wonder when there will be the designer to relfect a small portion of my taste. I am loving all the clothing that was pointed to on this thread. But cannot I walk into a store and try something on.

The truthful answer is no because it is not made in my size. I know some people will say why not loose weight if you are not happy. I am comfortable with who I am even if others are not. The right clothing will come along with time I am sure but not now and not at this moment so my search continues.

rachylou

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Ooh, cciele & rabbit!

Ooh, Angie! Just cut to the chase.

I'm wondering, ladywone, if one can envision a vision, perhaps it would help the search for stores to shop... I mean, how did cciele & rabbit even find those websites?

Suz

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ladywone, I hear your plaint! Summer dressing is a bear for so many of us.

I have been incredibly impressed and inspired by our Aussie sisters on YLF. They have some really hot summers in OZ, and those women know what to do to look fab in it.

Caro says that her solution is linen dresses. Now you might think "ladies who lunch" when you think linen, but the way our Caro wears it, that is not how it is at all. We are talking unconstructed dresses in modern shapes that could suit any warrior.

Here is another suggestion. The Vince Camuto midi tube skirt is a kind of wonder wardrobe item. I am pretty sure they make it in a size that would work for you. Here's the plus version. And here's a regular.

It usually comes in a number of patterns, some of these warrior suitable. If you wait a while they appear in the store or maybe you could even phone to find out what they'll be getting in. (Transcona Shannon wore a black and white marble print one the other day). It looks fantastic with even the simplest of tees layered over it (and maybe a linen vest?) Any kind of fluid top will work, though, and you can surrender the waist (if it works for you) or not.

We believe that you will win this style battle!! You are strong!

rachylou

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p.s. Dude! How does Aragorn dress at the beach?

catgirl

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BWAHAHAHA! Aragorn at the beach! In Jams and sunglasses (known in the land as Isengards. Get it? Isengards?).

JulieJohn

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So funny, Una and Rachy!

LadyWone - what a fun thread! I hear thee. I am in the same boat, though perhaps not as edgy as you, but I'd like options! I know a good seamstress, mayhap that is the answer. I want to look like Caro but I think more often I look like Shrek.

I am just happily stuck on imagining Aragorn at the beach, and I'm just going to stay there for awhile..... do not disturb.

Ledonna N.

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To all of the Warriors and Ladies of the land known as YLF. Thank you all for such a bonding of laughter, comedy, caring and understanding. Thank you all for each and every insight. It will carry me through on my weary days as I search for a spring/summer wardrobe that is pleasing to my eye as an Urban Night Warrior. My search on the web and in the brick and motor stores will continue for this dragon will not lay me low.

My last thought of the evening until I check YLF on the morrow is..........Aragorn at the beach with SPF50 on his fine self. Until the morrow ladies.

Mo

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I found Revolve and Asos can have edgier summer offerings. The right accessories can help, too.

catgirl

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The Allsaints tunic may be my answer to summer woes. Moody florals...

Jaime

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I read with delight and look forward to your continuing quest. Agree that you should turn south to Oz for inspiration!

Desmo April

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I'm plus size too (actually bigger than you) and I've learned I have to look EVERYWHERE. My style tends toward urban warrior rocker so there is a fair amount of crossover.

Some of my go places are:
Macy's--Not all are created equal and I'll travel farther to one with a good plus department.
Nordstrom Rack--I find the mainline store fairly conservative and a lot of my local stores don't even bother with plus sizes so I make do with the Rack
H&M--Plus is almost nonexistent in stores, I think there are three total in Southern California, but can have killer stuff...and actual natural fabrics. I have a few pieces recently that are workhorses.
Torrid--Yes I know kind of junior-ish but can add the right spice. Also a great place for jeans
ASOS Curve--Mail order only but great return policy plus I love the videos of the clothes on actual people.

I wear fairly dark colors all year plus the accessories and shoes really make the difference.

On a side note I can claim the rocker part for real now since I just
played guitar at a local venue as part of ladies rock camp the other
day--yay me!

Caro in Oz

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Although I'm more urban worrier than warrior - I really understand. For my first summer in my new location the only things I felt good in were two funky linen tunics & two pairs of silk leggings that I washed at night after wearing. I just didn't know what else to buy or where to look Then I bought a lot of tat that I really should have left in the shops & felt confused & not like myself

Now I gain inspiration from Japanese & European designers - see below. My biggest mistake was trying to layer in summer like I do in winter - it is just too darn hot for that. Necklaces were a no no too - hot & sweaty.

So now I buy a few simple linen or cotton pieces (mainly European linen I confess, it lasts me much longer than other linen) & spend on my shoes & sandals - if they are funky & unusual then the whole outfit doesn't read conservative. I wear cuffs if I feel the need for accessories

Don't give up. Warriors fight many battles

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Ledonna N.

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Just one last thank you to all the ladies. At the encouragement of a lot of you all this I have checked out Oz and I fell in love with her style and the way she put together her clothing. Wish me luck as I endeavor to expand my clothing choices in the land of international shipping. Thanks to everyone again.