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Shu

1) I need to go accessories shopping, I like this as a base, but think it needs a "third element" - as someone said about my silk shirt post.

2) my off-white sweater jacket, this time with a denim skirt - ignore the wonky belt and stretched - outness of the skirt, I snapped this quickly at the end of the day.

3) Trying this too-big sweater wrapped tight and belted to see if it's worth taking in on the sides - I think so, but opinions welcome!
ETA: oops, 2 and 3 are switched.

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Latest reply was from celia

DressLover

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That shade of coral is beautiful on you! I also really love the off-white sweater jacket as the drape on it is perfect.

Mo

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I think #1 is the most balanced look figure-wise. An accessory would definitely elevate the look. The brown sweater looks fine cinched in to me. The white sweater over straight skirt strikes me as a bit rectangular.

Shu

Mo, I agree about #1 - its also the tightest! I keep coming back to a close-fitting line being the most flattering. I see what you mean about the rectangle, that skirt started out fitted and tapering toward my knees, but ended like this - that was the one skirt in my closet I thought might work after a recent closet clean-out, but if it's not holding up though the day, perhaps not.

CocoLion

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I like both #1 and #2. #3might work better with the belt a little higher on the waist, or paired with a slimmer bottom.

Mellllls

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my favorite is #2.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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The first thing I noticed is that you look a lot like Kate Winslet in pic two. I think outfit 1 if very nice as is and would just add a pendant necklace for a bit of shine. I also really like outfit 2 and not just because you look like a star. Something isn't quite right on the white sweater outfit. I think it may be proportion. I would try it with skinny pants and boots.

Inge

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You have such an amazing figure, Shu!
#2 is perfect as is, if you ask me.
I really love outfit #1 too, coral looks beautiful on you. I think the collar of the top adds a little interest by itself and I was wondering: are you wearing earrings with this? Then maybe it doesn't need much extra at all? Or you could add a brooch to the top?

I hear you on the skirt fit. I actually had a pencil skirt taken in along the sides to make it more tapered towards the knee, perhaps worth a try?

sarah

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The silhouette and color in #1 are absolutely perfect for you! Could you add a cropped jacket to that as your other element? #2 is great, as well.

annagybe

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Ok now I see hourglass, funny. I agree with #3 needing a slimmer bottom. I'm all for oversized tops (see my outfit today).

Suz

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The first two are gorgeous on your stunning figure. Your third element in #1 (if one is needed) could be a cropped jacket or a vest of some kind. Or just great jewelry.

The last one doesn't do your figure justice. I think, either the sweater is too bulky (and I'm not sure taking it in will help, because it might be the knit itself that is too bulky) and/or the skirt needs to be slimmer cut. But perhaps the sweater will play well with skinnies and the skirt with a slimmer top?

Vicki

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I'm loving #1 and the darker sweater in #2 and I agree with Dianthus and Inge in their observations. Very nice, Shu.

Jonesy

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Ditto what Inge said. I think that pencil skirts in stiff material (like denim) seem to look better if they taper a bit at the bottom.

modgrl

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I love 1 and 2. I don't think you need anything extra in 1 - that is a great outfit as is!

Lisa

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Lovely outfits. The color in #1 is especially nice on you.

Amy

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Your lovely figure is enviable. I also like #1 a lot and think if you add accessories, just keep them simple. Ooh, what about a vest/waistcoat?

Great colors in #2. I'm not crazy about # 3. Nice pieces, but I'm not sure they work together.

Shu

Thanks for the feedback all, and for the lovely compliments on my figure (and Kate Winslet, Dianthus?! Such a sweet thing to say). All I saw were flaws before I came here and I'm beginning to see good parts - and how to dress them - with all your help. There's also something pretty magical about seeing myself in photos. I am able to be more objective than when I look in the mirror. So, another life changed by YLF - thanks Angie!

Thanks for the suggestion to take in the skirt, Inge. When I put it on I was going for a sillhouette like this one in #5 http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....hoto-heavy (sorry to post the whole link, I'm away from the computer with just that one photo), and it was working pretty well - until I sat down and the skirt stretched out, so maybe taking it in will help it keep the shape I'm going for. That outfit in #5 is what many people are suggesting with that sweater, too.

Annagybe, Hubalicious actually pointed out that the camera angle in some of the photos is unflattering. I used to put it on a counter, which he pointed out makes my hips look larger because it's so low and it's not how people actually see my body (unless they're 3 1/2 ft tall). Since I've been taking them with my phone at a higher angle, my body looks quite a bit different - so your confusion was justified.

Angie

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A great set of outfits, Shu! You have really pretty hair too

I'm glad that YLF has helped you see how gorgeous you are.

Kyle

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You rock a pair of skinnies. A little neck scarf in number one, perhaps?

Nakidra

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I like 1 the best!!!

celia

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I like 1 &2 as they are and am on the group test says the denim skirt is not making you any justice.
How could you ever have thought you were anything but gorgeous?We are our worst critics and we tend to focus on our worst parts.
I might be guilty of asking DH over and over Again 'Do my hips look like in the photo or is just the angle of the photo?'