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WIW - volume over volume

Astrid

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It has been warmer again lately, so I decided to wear my burgundy cotton turtleneck instead of a wool sweater. Most pants were still on the laundry rack, so I tried it with my black skirt. I'm no longer into pattern mixing, so when I realised I was wearing only solids so far I jumped at the opportunity to wear my argyle tights. At first I wasn't sure about the volume over volume and the length of the pullover, but the combination grew on me the longer I wore it. Do you think it works?

I'm also very much looking forward to the haircut in three days! For the last ten days I felt like the cut started to look a bit dowdy. I'm going to ask him to go shorter this time.

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Latest reply was from Thistle

Alassë

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Turtlenecks look so wonderful on you with the new hairstyle! That colour in particular is very flattering. I see you still like patterned tights? I didn't know if your style shift included moving away from them or not.

Astrid

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Thanks Alasse! Really, this is the only patterned pair I have left that I still wear from time to time. I prefer solid textured tights these days by far. And I only like them here because the look is fairly low contrast and you don't see that much of them anyway with the high boots.

kellygirl

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Gosh, you are SO cute! I love this outfit. The top has great drape and looks terrific with the skirt. Your new hair is so smashing on you. I still can't get over how fab it is on you!

E

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I really like the volume on volume! It collapses back on itself well enough to still be very flattering on you. And I love the combo w the patterned tights!

Your hair doesn't look dowdy to me, but I hope going shorter works for letting you go longer between cuts and staying personally happy.

Astrid

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Thanks Kelly! I'm still loving the hair, but it has gotten a tad too long recently in this cut. But it's all part of figuring this new length out, so it's fine. I haven't had hair this short for so long that I have to relearn what length(s) work best and what I have to pay attention to.

Thanks Eva! You're right, I guess it drapes enough to make the look work, plus the banded hem of the pullover doesn't hurt.

Tania

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I think you look great. Like you said, the band on the top, as well as the drape, works well to reign in the fluidity. I love the tights peeking out! They add a touch of interest and pattern.

Re: the hair, I can see where it is laying differently than before, but I think it still looks good.

Caro in Oz

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Such a fab look Astrid. Your hair looks great to me

Astrid

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Thanks Tania and Caro! Yes, it's not bad by any means, it just falls differently now. I also have to take more care in the mornings compared to two weeks ago.

Helena

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It really works well imho!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Lovig these roomy fits, Astrid. High five, turtle neck girl. Our team is small. xo

Jaime

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You look terrific. That is one thing about short hair - you have to keep up the trims. I know the feeling of a week too late well.

Astrid

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Thanks TG!

Thanks Angie! I've always loved turtlenecks, but I feel like they love me back much more with the short hair.

Thanks Shevia!

Ornella

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Your new hairstyle makes me enjoy your style journey and its most recent leg so much. You look great. I can see why the look grew on you during the day - and isn't that what we want, as opposed to hating things we wear as the day goes by?

p.s.
Batting for Team Turtleneck too.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

YES. Short hair is turtleneck friendly. xo

shiny

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I think your hair still looks lovely, not dowdy, but if you want to extend between cuts, have you tried putting some product in it? Perhaps some gel might be the ticket.

The volume over volume works masterfully here. I think with longer hair it'd be volume over volume ...with volume of hair too... which would be too much. But with the shorter cut you can really amp up the volume elsewhere! Your pixie is providing the structure (and also your leggings). You look "Cozy Chic."

Astrid

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Thanks Ornella! And welcome to team turtleneck. I agree the outfits that feel as good or better at the end of the day are the best. Sure worth repeating.

Angie, I agree. And a small bust helps too.

Thanks Shiny! I think you are right, there are definitely other possibilities with the short hair. I might try different product the next time when it's getting longer between cuts. I bought some wax, but haven't tried gel yet.

CocoLion

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I like it!

Elly

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Love the burgundy over black-!

Astrid

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Thanks Denise and Elly!

Transcona Shannon

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LOVE this on you Astrid! I adore that skirt on you and it pairs beautifully with the roomier t-neck.

Astrid

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Thanks Shannon!

Laura

That looks like a really cute outfit! I would definitely wear something like that out. What style of hair are you thinking of going with? A short bob cut?

Astrid

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Thanks Laura! No, I'm not letting my hair grow out to a bob. I just had that. I want the pixie cut shorter this time.

Kristin SF

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Love this, great colors on you. Especially love those argyle tights!!

Thistle

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So fab! And the argyle tights are a fun touch.