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WIW - blues, purples and tropical flowers

Astrid

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Wearing one of my favourite outfits today. Not traditionally flattering with the cropped jeans and surrendered waist, but so comfortable and I love the colors together. Especially paired with my bag, which is the bag I use most days at the moment (just love it). I saw a thread a few days ago about dressing in way that’s not hiding perceived „flaws“ and this outfit is an example I guess. I’m looking short (I’m 5‘3“) and my pear shape is accentuated. I don’t care, I feel great wearing it.

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Anonymous

You look great and like yourself. What a cute top and bag.

Sara L.

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Nice! I really like the pattern on your top. The color of your bag goes well with your outfit.

Stagiaire Fash

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You look really great. Such a nice color bag, and convenient size too—room for more than wallet/keys/phone, but it doesn’t look like you’re schlepping the kitchen sink. The rest is great too. The jeans fit you well.

As for surrendering the waist, something I noticed at the pool the other day is how everybody was just themselves. Not just kids and teens, but everyone wearing what suited them and enjoying the water. In the USA I’m used to seeing anyone the slightest bit out of shape in a one-piece or wearing an oversized T-shirt lest anyone see their body shape & faint. Of course, it’s all for naught, once they’re wet. Here you see women in the 60s in bikinis, women in birkinis playing with their kids, women of all sizes, including over 200 lb, in 2-piece suits that actually fit, instead of trying to cram themselves into “the good size”. It’s such a relief and everyone looks so much better. I also don’t think I saw women who are fit flaunting and anxiously tugging at their suits, checking that they look perfect. But I don’t have to tell you that. You know it. You’ve chosen to surrender the waist and you look fantastic.

Lucy

Very cute! I just love it when my whole outfit matches, accessories included! As a borderline pear myself, I actually think this is very flattering. The very slight flare at the end of the jeans and the length of the top brings everything into proportion to my eye. You look terrific!

Astrid

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Thanks Joy and Sara.

FashIntern, thanks. The bag really is a great size, it fits all the necessities comfortably, plus water bottle and umbrella if necessary. And I usually carry a reusable shopping bag with me in case I need more bag space on the go. And I love that the bag has places to tether things, I use a double carabiner to secure my keys for example.

I’ve never been to the US, so I can’t compare. But yes, I’ve always felt that going for a swim is a good way to put things into perspective. If you see women of all shapes and sizes being comfortable and just enjoying life you feel kind of silly to get hung up on your own body.

Thank you, Lucy! I’m generally a big fan of coordinating things. I love it when the small details are just right.

Cardiff girl

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That top is lovely on you,you look happy and confident and that’s a great look.

bj1111

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So breezy. Fab bag color.

rachylou

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Very Hipster actually I love the dark colours. Dramatic.

christy

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Love the print on this easy, breezy top! Fun bag too. You look great!

Bijou

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So great to see you posting again Astrid, I missed you. You look fantastic. Euro chic at its best, something I aspire to.

Sisi

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It's a very pretty outfit, I like the pieces and the colours. You look fab in it !

Astrid

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Thanks everyone! I'll definitely keep on wearing this outfit regularly...

Rachylou - Hipster? I don't feel Hipster at all, but then Hipsters never think they are Hipsters. ( That were definitely too many Hipsters. )

Anonymous

Love that print, and you don't seem especially pear shaped! Great bag too!

Astrid

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Thanks Suntiger! I am though, I have at least one size difference between bottom and top half, even if I’m very thin. I have a big booty, thighs second. My sister is a pear too, but carries more weight in her thighs.

Jaime

(website)

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On the contrary I see a bright and pretty woman and pear and short would not occur to me.

Astrid

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Thank you, Shevia.