WIW :: ExPearMent with Pointy Shoes to Prove Angie's Point

In case there were any doubts...

Back in February in her blog post outlining guidelines for dressing pear body shape, Angie wrote:

It’s flop proof to wear pointy-toed footwear with all outfits because the point elongates the leg line, which creates conventionally flattering proportions. But round-toed shoes are fab if you stay away from pairing overly stumpy round toe silhouettes with skirts and dresses.

Photo #1 illustrates that perfectly
Worn to run errands during the day.

And some other things I also wore yesterday (busy, packed day):
Photo #2:
I think this dress and I will part ways. It was fun and I wore it a lot last year, but feels a bit meh at the moment. Shifting it to holding zone for now, likely to go to donation pile.
Worn to the furniture shop. I'm exhausted from it all and because furniture shops here are like small cities on their own this means we walk a lot. A lot! Plus, we're nowhere near finished with getting everything. I feel like I need Olympic athlete type of nutrition these days.

Photo #3:
Morning (it was cold) visit to the building site. Sort of continuing on the red+pink scheme as in my travel thread, with red top and pink accessory
Took BF jeans for a spin - hubby can't stand them (this is not news). Since I lost some weight recently, they are actually too baggy even for me, especially because I had initially bought the size to accommodate the hips, which left waist area somewhat wider than what a belt can stylishly hold (this IS news)... Similar to Sveta's BF effect I think. Holding zone for these by the look of things, with high likelihood of donation pile.

Photo #4:
Things have moved rapidly this week and we can picture the finish line more clearly after each visit to the house...

Thanks for stopping by, another busy day ahead so I may only be able to chime back in later.

11 years ago

ManidipaM

Veteran

floor reveal! so exciting.

I know that furniture shop feeling... been at it for years. but you sound like you are going at it like the proverbial Energizer bunny and will be set up and cosy soon!

pity about the BFs but that much roominess probably means room for better in the closet. and the dress sounds like it has already served well so of course you should let it go with good memories in the bank!

Anonymous

Yes I see what you mean in pic #1. Lovely outfit btw. The dress in #2 is not my favourite silhouette on you and it sounds like it may be going anyway. Something about the shoulder line makes your shoulders seem narrower. What a shame about the bf's, but a good excuse to look for a great replacement!

So pleased to see the house photos. Things are getting closer at last, so exciting but tiring by the sound of it. Be sure to look after yourself.

JamC

I really like the look of the boyfriends on you. It seems that most people need a belt to hold them up! Before you let them go and start looking for another pair, why not post some more photos without a coat and see what others think? Just my thought.
P.S. New home must be so exciting!!

kkards

I can't imagine how stressful it must be to build a house, but how wonderful it is to see something go from nothing to a home!
Yes, it's amazing what changing a pair of shoes will do for an outfit. And I like the BFs

Joyce B

I think you look fabulous in the picture with the BFs! See if you can work them into your wardrobe, alter or get something similar in your new size because they really look great on you, I love that outfit.
Congratulations on your new home, what an exciting time for you and your family!

Ornella

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Mandipa, Diane :: I had my share of fun with the dress, yes. I think I just and to get certain things out of my system and playing with this one helped me a lot to sharpen my focus on what I don't like. Mega important in my book

JamC, kkards, Joyce :: I am moving away from these particular BFs heavy hearted - even with the belt the bunching is too much. I do love the style and will be on the lookout for the new ones for sure, but things slipped into the zone of having to check myself way too often so extra fabric is not slipping from under the belt, which is very annoying. Altering the waist is not an option because of the ways front pockets on these are sewn. Onwards for something new...

jackiec

Thanks for sharing photos of your place - very exciting!

You look absolutely FANTASTIC in that first photo - wow. Simple casual perfection again in my books. I actually think you look fab in all photos, just especially love the first. The BFs look good to me, but I understand about the fuss factor with the extra fabric. Holding zone....

Good luck - furniture shopping is absolutely exhausting. I remember circling stores and wanting to just lay down on the beds that invariably show up at the end of the circle...

Lisa

#1-amazing the difference the shape of shoe can make to an outfit.
#2-I think your style has shifted to more structured pieces and this dress is very soft and flowy.
#3-My DH also dislikes my BF jeans. Too bad, they are comfy so I still wear them.
#4-house is looking great. How exciting to live in something new.

Cerinda

The shoes are indeed cool, but oh, the blues are terrific!

rachylou

Fascinating to see these principles in action, you know what I mean?

#2 is a gorgeous outfit, btw. Gorgeous!

Kiwichik

Love the outfit in 1 - very figure flattering as are the BFs they don't look outrageously baggy and I like the with the red top. I agree that it is time to retire the dress as it doesn't seem to synch with your other looks.

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