WIW: Blue & Green (ETA second pose & comment)

I've been waiting for it to be warm enough to wear this floaty light blouse that I thrifted about two months ago. I love the varying sizes of the stripes and the colours of blue, green, white and black. It's also got an exposed zipper on the back, which I find a wee bit funky. I've the paired the top with a turquoise pencil midi skirt. I've been in love with MaryK's turquoise skirt since the first time I saw it and squealed with delight when I spied this one at my local Value Village. I've added elements of green with my pumps and handbag, and my silver chrome bangle white for a bit of brightness. (sorry 'bout the lack of lipstick here...early at home and hadn't put it on yet!)

What are your thoughts on this combination? Proportions and colours work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Blouse: Cynthia Rowley (thrifted)
Skirt: Anne Klein (thrifted)
Shoes: Poetic Licence
Handbag: Cleo (thrifted)
Watch: thrifted

Update: I've added a second pose as a few have mentioned the skirt and/or blouse look too large on me. The skirt could not be any smaller or I would not be able to sit! And the blouse is a deliberately waist-surrendering non-shape floaty kind of style. I don't want to sound defensive or anything, but I'm a bit confused as to why this seems too big on me. I've worn my ON striped oversized shirt which is much looser and there have been no comments regarding the size on that shirt. Is it just because I normally wear more fitted items?

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14 years ago

Meredith1953

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Shannon
That is a great mix of colors you have going there! I like the proportions and addition of pattern in the top! Even the shoes and bag add to the color theme and provide extra texture. Really lovely on you! I can see this with your white pants that wonder woman is altering!

jayne

Oh now I so see signs of MaryK in that outfit! lovely!

Lyn D.

Somehow I'm thinking that the top is a little too long in this photo? Theoretically the wide black stripe sitting on the hips should be flattering and yet I'm not sure about the effect in this case.
The colours are lovely and the shoes uniquely cute!

Jaime

(website)

I really like the shirt a lot and the shoes and bag are super. I love the color of the skirt, but it looks a bit big on you in this picture. It may be how you are standing, or it might just need a little nipping. This is just being nitpicky - anyone looking at you in real life would just see fabness.

Transcona Shannon

Believe me shevia, the skirt is not too big. It must be the way I'm standing. If it were any tighter, I would not be able to sit down!

Suz

Really fresh and springlike, Shannon!

To my eye, the blouse is a bit long for the skirt - it's sort of half and half on your body. But I have a feeling it probably comes across differently IRL if the blouse is floaty. You get a movement IRL that the photo doesn't show, particularly with the horizontal stripes.

ManidipaM

Ooh, this is just too much fun and it's not even Friday night, Shannon! LOVE the dotty shoes always, but with the tripes and the teal skirt, they are just stratospheric.

Sona

TS: I think the way you are standing makes the skirt and top look too big on you. Love the fresh, vibrant colors. Maybe later you can take another pic for your files with a different pose?

I am going to try and incoprorate some of your colors into today's outfit. You are inspiring me. Love it!!

Beth Ann

Wonderful, fresh colors! The green shoes really make outfit pop and keep it fresh! And matching shoes and bag? How ladylike of you!

Aunty

I can not get past those shoes!!! to die for

PS love those colours on you.

Jonesy

Love this, Shannon! Love the colors, the pattern mix, and the voluminous top over the pencil skirt! So springy and fab.

sarah

I love this! I love the colors, and I have no issues with the proportions that others are having. It's gorgeous!

texstyle

Great colors and I like it in general though I agree that maybe the top is a bit too large - or just a bit long for the skirt. I think it's a good outfit - and wow those shoes!

Sarah A

lovely colors, i absolutely adore the turquiose with the green. as others have said, i think the shirt length is longish for skirt wear.... but i actually rather like the unexpected nature of it. Wearing the heels makes it work for me... i mean really could anything NOT work with those heels?

Anonymous

Ahhh I can see where the confusion is. I think the items fit you similarly as other pieces in your wardrobe but the lighter color (skirt) and sheen ( blouse) help with the " photographic illusion" .
I think this is Angie's debomshell the pencil skirt formula, It's a pretty safe bet.

rae

I love it all, and I don't think it looks too big at all... kind of confused by that. You were going for Angie's de-bombshelled pencil skirt look, yes?

I think this might be one of those times when the camera doesn't show how floaty the top is, and how it skims and drapes. Plus we were getting used to more structure on you.

In any case, the colors are BRILLIANT in every sense of the word. I'd thrifted a shirt that blue and now of course I'm dying that I can't pair it with emerald as you've done. SO stinkin' springtastic!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER

Love the de-bomshelelled pencil skirt outfit, Shannon! Sizing and proportions look perfect to my eye.

*happy sigh*

modgrl

Love! you are like a breath of fresh spring air!!

Chrizzle

Active Member

Love the outfit on you, Shannon! I can definitely see better how flattering it is in the second pic. BTW, you should never apologize about not having full makeup on - your radiant smile always makes you look great.

I had those green Poetic Licence "Charm School" shoes in my Zappos wish list for months and only reluctantly took them off it a few days ago when I decided to delete shoes that won't work with my foot issues! (See how much I love them - I didn't even have to look up the brand and name!)

MsMary

I love this!! SO FUN!!

If you were at my house and we were playing dress-up, I would suggest that you try on my orange or red or yellow beads with the fab blue and green outfit. Just for fun...

CocoLion

I don't see any size issues, but your outfit does look better and more proportionate in the second picture. I love this outfit on you, in fact it's one of my favorites on you in a while.

It is very odd, but outfits can look quite different depending on how you stand and where you photograph yourself.

Good to know I wasn't completely off the mark with this - and yes Rae, I was going after Angie's de-bombshelled pencil skirt formula.

Chrizzle - that's a BAD sign that you know the name of these shoes by heart! If it's any consolation, they are definitely not the most comfy shoes I own. I do not wear them on days where I know I'm going to do a fair bit of walking.

MaryK - you and I playing dress-up? Can you imagine how much fun that would be??

Denise - I definitely see how different stances and locations make a huge difference in how an outfit looks, both colour wise and proportionately. The first pic is taken by myself at home where my camera sits on top of my kitchen island and then the newer pic is taken by Kristen in my office. Definitely the angle taken by Kristen coupled with the more realistic lighting results in a better photo. Might have to play with different spot for pics at home.

Thanks for the feedback everyone - both good and bad!

christieanne

I just like it! I can see that blouse and skirt being perfect for warm summer days (that is when I think abandoning the waist and belts and extras are a good thing!) and the shoes are really just too amazing. They need to play more often.

Aida

Love it! I wonder if it's the black band that's throwing people off. I personally think the proportions are perfect, and I adore the waist surrender here. VERY nicely styled!

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