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WIW: Jackie O, meet Dr. M.

catgirl

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It has gotten weirdly warm and windy and is over 60 today, so I seized the chance to go barelegged. This F21 shift was $15 and I like the waist surrender, but I needed to toughen it up a bit. Enter the burgundy Docs.

I feel like I'm the opposite of ALGO, maybe Not Enough Going On (NEGO)? But I really like simpler outfits both for my style and for the way I function.

Does it work? Feedback welcome!

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Latest reply was from Mona

Mo

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Great mix of the 2 styles! I would add a cuff bracelet - maybe a simple strong silver or black leather one, but it's just fine stripped down as is, too, with the classic black/white/red color pairing.

catgirl

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Cuff bracelet = perfect! That I can do. I usually take it off at some point because it interferes with doing stuff at a desk.

Sylvie

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I like it. It is strong and simple and says Una to me. I'm a big fan of those sunglasses - keep wearing them.

shiny

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I'm fond of NEGO. This is a nice easy look. What bag? The bag may be all the bling you need.

MsMary

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LOVE!! You are just ridiculously fab, Una!!

I might add a bold pendant on a long chain in lieu of the cuff bracelet.

Anonymous

And that's how a new acronym gets born, NEGO, I love it.
I like it! the pattern and the red booties make it interesting enough for me.

rachylou

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Eeeee! Eeeee! Marvelous scrumptious look!

How I wish I didn't get so cold and could go back to wearing dresses.

modgrl

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I like it!! Simple and elegant. It looks great on you. You could pop one of your Theory blazers on over this.

Anonymous

NEGO is good. The dress's pattern is pretty large and busy on tiny you, so keeping it very simple makes sense.

Sona

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NEGO. fab as it is. no need to add anything except a bag maybe!

catgirl

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Glad this works. Paralegal actually said with a straight face, "Nice dress" so it passes the middle-aged redneck guy test.

Sona, this is what I wear when I'm feeling, er, less than skinny - somehow the waist surrender is comforting to me.

cinnamon fern

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Isn't the opposite of ALGO less is more? This seems like a perfect less is more outfit to me. No accessories needed, although I guess if you're leaving the house you probably need a bag

kellygirl

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Agreeing with CF--less is more. You look modern and funky and very sharp! Notice I didn't use the "c" word.

rae

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I like the simplicity with all the detail of the print and the buckles. Grab your handbag and it's an outfit to my eye.

catgirl

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I really should start working on bags. I don't really carry a bag around all day - it's with my coat and then on a chair. I am currently carrying my RATE Coach bag, which you all will see in CA!

Anonymous

I love this. There is a lot of interest with the print and red booties (and fab sunnies). How do you feel about an over-sized brooch? That might be fun, and less fussy than a necklace or bracelet sometimes. YLF!

Caro in Oz

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Love it as is......

Angie

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Transcona Shannon

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I don't like this at all Una - red doesn't go with black - HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!

Love it!

krishnidoux

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Very Mod! Love it. I second the cuff bracelet idea.

Anonymous

I love the dress and docs together. What model of Docs are those? I really like them.

A big cuff I think is perfect....a bracer!

sarah

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I like this a lot. DEFINITELY less is more here - eventually you'll train hubs and your paralegal - just be patient.

Jaime

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Love! This is great and I can't believe the stuff you find at F21.

Kiwichik

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Love how you have Unafied this look (pun intended).

goldenpig

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Can't believe you found this fab dress at F21! I always love you in mod shifts! Even fabber with the red booties. You and I both like to combine statement pieces...when you do that, you don't need a lot of layering or accessorizing. The pieces speak for themselves!

catgirl

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You are right, Natalie! Interesting how our styles are superficially different yet do cohere in many ways.

goldenpig

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True! We're like two sides of the same coin! I think we like similar things, just interpreted in different ways. I made the above comment, because I remembered you once saying that you hated to shop for basics and had a closet full of "diva" statement pieces, and I was vigorously nodding my head in agreement!

Mona

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Doc martens with this shift dress look unexpectedly cool. and I just love these goggles on you.