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Have been updating my winter wardrobe. Its based on 2 x ponte pants, 1 black, 1 charcoal gray. These plus one pair of black leggings are my bottoms for this winter as I am still losing weight, 10 kg down, 5kg to go.

I'm happy to spend on tops as they should be okay later. This post shows my two new tops, the spendy ones as opposed to layering ones.

I'm showing them with a variety of toppers, which do you think work best? I also want either a black or grey long cardi but when I went shopping I bought a black AND grey cardi instead that won't work with these tops!! I will do a seperate post for that. I am wearing black flat ankle boots. Have a "stone" pair with small heel on order. Wanted grey but no can do where I live. Hope they will go with the grey okay.

The black floral top is from Black Pepper. The print top is from Samaya Wood, in the second photo I have pinned in the sides from the waist to the bottom, I think it looks better without quite so much volume.

If you are still with me, thanks for reading, any comments/feedback greatly appreciated.

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12 years ago

Caro in Oz

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#3 & #7 are my favourites, great looks. I agree that the top looks better pinned in #5. Is it too big for you?

Anonymous

I love both tops. I feel less fond of the cardi/jacket over the first one in pic 2. Pic 3 really works to my eye. 4and 5 show the dipped hem well and I love it. And I love 6 and 7.. fab! I think the jacket in 6 would work over the first top perhaps, as long as the proportions worked too.

Meant to say I agree the top looks better pinned.

missvee

Both tops are lovely, and I agree - take in the sides of the second one a bit.

Lantana

I like the black moto and jacket as toppers, both for cut and colour. The red cardi doesn't have good shoulder definition. These colours look great with your dark salt n pepper hair.

Deborah

Both tops are lovely. And the second one does look best pinned. #6 is just fabulous. Love the proportions. The longer black jacket works well too but I'm not sold on the cardigan in #2 as Caro says the shoulder definition is not great and I think the look is maybe not as current as you are aiming for.

Eliza

I agree with Deborah about the tops. They could both be wardrobe workhorses if their fit is right. The cardigan in #2 is a somewhat less fresh look than you are going for in other choices to my eye, though that color wave could be nice with your selections. You can go for some nicely fitted and structured jackets/cardis over the more "flowy" options.

You are getting used to dressing a new shape now and don't be afraid to try a size smaller if there could be too much room in the first item you try. I know how this is and one can tend to dress the body of 6 months ago rather than today's, even with substantial changes.

You have a good start here.

carolbee

Thank you for the feedback and suggestions. Caro I do think it fits okay but the volume at the bottom was too much, I may look at running it in a bit more, the photos don't show as much of a difference as found IRL. I am so glad the moto got the thumbs up, this is certainly outside of my comfort zone. I am trying to increase my style quotient and it at least appears that I am on the right track. You have confirmed my thoughts about the red cardi, perhaps a bit mumsy looking? I bought this last year befire becoming immersed in YLF lore, time to relegate it to loungewear.

Sveta

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The first top has gorgeous color / print combination. It looks a bit on the short side, especially for leggings but I think the length is OK for looser fitting pants you have on in the picture.
I like the floaty grey printed top too and actually I like it unpinned but would pair it with slimmer bottoms: have you tried it with the leggings? It may work pretty well with them.
The red cardigan is a beautiful color but I am afraid it looks a bit dated. Black toppers look good!

Isis

You have great hair!

Love the moto! Agree with the others on the red cardi.

And I'll echo Sveta on the need for slimmer bottoms with the floaty shirt. I think it's long enough for leggings, try that!

Thanks for the suggestions re leggings, yes, I do plan to wear the longer top with them.

Sveta, hmmm you noticed that the floral top is an inch or so short. Every other top in this brand was too long except this one! However since I love the colours, the print and the jersey like fabrication I decided to go with it, it does mean I will always wear black bottoms with it.

Isis, thanks for the compliment on the hair. I have worn it super short for years, but some friends have been gently encouraging me to grow it a bit longer for a while. I am quite happy with it and it doesn't look so butch.

Suz

The tops are great, and it's wonderful that they are different silhouettes so you won't get as bored as you continue through your weight loss. You could also wear the floral with a skirt (if you have one that you like). I agree that the sweater in 2 is less contemporary than the look you are aiming towards. On the other hand, you probably don't want to spend a lot of money yet until you've reached your goal. I like that the longer top can be easily altered as you continue to lose!

Krista

These tops are lovely on you, CB! One item to add that would also be nice are some chunky statement necklaces. I think you could really wear them well and they would be items that would still work for you when you have finished your weight loss journey.

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