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WIW -- Breaking all the Rules

Beth Ann

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Well, a few weeks ago, I broke all the rules with my bf. Who knew he was such a bad boy?

Horzontal stripes. Slouchy on both top and bottom. Big belt. Rolled cuffs. Mid length booties. Not such worrisome infractions on a supermodel, but on my mid-life, substantial form it's far more daring.

The question is -- do I wear this again? Which elements work best?

Incidentally, the jacket is more generous than it appears in the photo, most of is swinging to the back. It does close, although I wish it were two or three inches longer.

I will willingly challenge my environmental norm to feel and look great, but I don't want to miss the boat, and I'm unsure here.

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21 replies

Latest reply was from Nadya

rachylou

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I like it You look great. Great color matching, relaxed vibe - but not too relaxed. The change in stripe widths is very flattering, so says my eye. I'd say the outfit is good for another outing.

I thought about the jacket being longer, but I don't know that more length wouldn't detract.

Asingh

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Beth Ann, I really like the outfit. The scarf looks great with the striped-tee and the jacket. The jacket could have been a little longer but it suits you at this length as well.

CocoLion

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Everything works, the choice of neutral light boots is great, no short looking legs here. In fact.. do you have a jacket in the same shade as the boots, the bookending effect might be cute. Plus it would allow for many different tops beneath the jacket.

Lyn D.

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Love it! And aren't BFs more like long-term partners; comfy, easy to 'be with' and forgiving?

Day Vies

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Howdy neighbor! I am so with you on challenging and the "rules" (break them ALL -- and look good while doing it).

I think your jeans are baggy in a good way -- the half tuck works (the orange is a great contrast to the blue and plum!) and the scarf is a lovely shade of dusty plum? (at least on my computer).

Now the shirt works too and I will tell you why. Even though its horizontal stripes the stripes are thicker across the bust giving the impression that you have more there. The stripes are thinner under the bust (narrowest part of your frame) giving the illusion you are smaller there. So there is a nice optical illusion going on.

The jacket I love the color, the structure, and the fact that it adds to the relaxed look. I would have loved to see you use a more contrasting color or print in the scarf to really step over the line into broken rule land.

So even-though you are breaking all the rules you still look pulled together comfy and cute. Bravo!

lyn67

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Yes pls, a good casual outfit, why not repeat?

Anonymous

You look great! I think this all works well together, and while you're ignoring some rules, you're following new ones. You've got your BF's and boots just right, your belt and semi-tuck, everything is very pleasing. This is how you make the trends work for you! I like the cropped blazer. I think either length would work here.

Suz

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You really know how to keep that boyfriend in line! He is working for you, big time! I love this. The low contrast boots are gorgeous with the jeans and that striped top works for the reasons Day Vies very cleverly outlined. Plus, you have a KILLER smile!!

Kat

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I think you look lovely and this rule-breaking is working for you in so many ways! well done.

Transcona Shannon

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This works perfectly! You are making sure that boyfriend knows who's the boss! I'm all for rule breaking, especially when the results are this good. You look fab Beth Ann.

Astrid

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Love it too! You look awesome. I also like Denise's suggestion of a lighter colored jacket to go with the boots for changing things up a bit.

teri

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cute as is, but I'd try a scarf in a different color. Maybe a floral with just a touch of the plum

Angie

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I love your substantial form and your rule breaking outfit

Still tailored in all the right places and very on trend. You challenge those environmental norms, Beth Ann!

KILLER.

kellygirl

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Love this. Makes me want to copy!

shiny

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I think you got all the proportions just right. Love!

Beth Ann

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Thanks, again, my YLF sisterhood! Angie, the K rating is particularly encouraging when I'm trying something new. Teri -- I've got a floral scarf I might try next time -- good suggestion. Denise and Astrid both suggested a lighter jacket. I've been leery of SSB, but I think a neutral, or maybe a brown, might be worth a try. If I find one, I'll definitely put up a K/R.

moira

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I'm going thrifting tomorrow for a new BF.

Caro in Oz

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Your boyfriend is good to you:)

Traci

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I LOVE this!

Aida

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I think it SHOULD get worn again! I will say that I would prefer to see a more structured blazer (I seem to be in the minority on this, though!).

Nadya

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Looks great! Very sassy