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WIW long shorts and harem pants

Jaime

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I have enjoyed looking at Suz's and Claire's representative samples so much that I have decided to post my own. For better or worse these are pretty typical of my daily outfits. I would love to know which you think work and why (or why not) or any other comments or suggestions you might have.

1. My first harem style pants from several years ago with a new Zara crossover top. Typical RATE inadvertent lack of tie on the side.

2. Thrifted jeans shorts with second hand theory top and brand new birthday shoes (Couple Of, current favorite Israeli shoes).

3,4. Second hand Balenciaga baggy bloomers with thrifted high low Gap top. Like the back, not sure of the front.

5. Second hand Israeli top and Miu Miu shorts. Especially after Angie's post, I am wondering if the top is too long.

6. Second hand Israeli dropped crotch linen pants (Sigal Dekel) and very cheap H&M top. My one experiment with a peplum style top.

7. McQ second hand blouse from a while ago and thrifted Miss Sixty bf jeans - these might be on their way out.

I am planning on doing a major purge before we take off for New York in a few weeks. Planning not promising! Anyway, I am very happy to receive all constructive criticism. Thanks!

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Latest reply was from Sveta

MNsara

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Fun Balenciagia bloomers! Try the blue cross over top with them too.

These are all great TOTG (tomboy on the go) outfits

I think my fave is #5 for its perfect mix of my favorite neutrals and I don't think the top is too long. Whatever the proportions, they are very flattering IMHO!

ETA: If you want the same vibe, but a shorter top, I think the top in #6 would be wonderful with the bottom half of #5. . .

Anonymous

You have such a lovely smile! $5 is my favorite. It's a nice mix of structured and unstructured, feminine and tomboy.

Deborah

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I like all of these Shevia.

3/4 is so fab. Love th bloomers and I love the shirt with them. Is it tucked at the front or just considerably shorter? Either way I really like it.

#5 I like length of the top. I feel we are moving back to shorter tops in some instances but I don't think that means this length is "out". I like the drape and flow here.

#6 is lovely and the peplum looks to be quite subtle?

#7 I am not sure. I like the blouse. It is quite a statement. How does it look semi tucked?

And #1 and #2 are very you, classic Shevia... love.

Lantana

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There is great appeal in any and all of the looks you put together, Shevia. I like the ready for anything element; that resonates strongly with me.
The blue in #1 is your colour, it is divine on you.
#2 is a candidate for your signature look, I feel, with its loose but not unstructured top with the stylishly sturdy duds. (#5 is another like this)
I thought the top in #3 a tad tame for your style until I saw the quirky shirttails. A nice touch. Fun.
Love the black on black of #6. Would you mix in those shoes with some of the other outfits?
I'm in two minds about the puffed sleeves in #7. The shirt fabric looks sensational on you and there's a nice juxtaposition of textures there. Sleeveless, this would be an uncompromisingly tomboy outfit, which is fab ... but I kind of like the cheeky nod to girly that the puffed sleeves bring.

Anonymous

Great looks!
1 and 2 are lovely. 3/4 I really like the back of the top and the cut of the bloomers. The length in 5 looks fine to me. 6 and 7 are fab, love your footwear an fit is all fine.

harmonica

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Love, love, love these outfits!!! So super cool and effortless, yet very interesting. #1 is my favorite. The pieces are a mix of airy and structure which is really fab

krishnidoux

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My favourites are 3-4 and 6-7.

Anonymous

Your smile is so great.

I love your RATE style. It is really inspiring to me!

rute

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Great style! It has an artsy vibe!
Love your smile!

Anonymous

Shevia, these are so great! Linen loves you, and so do voluminous pants. You shoe assortment is just fantastic too. I'm hoping you don't get rid of the Miss Sixty BFjeans because they look great on you. I love the fabric of the McQ shirt, but like Penny, I'm not sure about the sleeves. I love the details of your other tops like the crossover and the high-low with the long shirt tails, perfect for your style! I'm loving your more closely cropped hair as well--very tomboy chic!

Mochi

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Oh, oh, a style fix from shevia! I love it. You do this look (I hesitate to call it "Israeli casual", but it's really got its own unique DNA) so well, and as has been said before, you have the most excellent, intriguing, killer sandals.

I love the back of the shirt in pic 3. I am crazy with love for it.

I'm not that fond of the shirt in pic 7. Color is great. Maybe I just don't love those slightly puffy sleeves. It's not bad, just maybe not as loveable to me as your other stuff, and I love you in solids or subtle patterns as well.

Jaime

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Well thank you all as always for your kind words and thoughtful suggestions. Lots for me to think about. Interesting comments about the shirt in #7 - the puffy sleeves seems to be very controversial. As you know, I am generally not a puffy sleeve sort of person but this particular shirt does appeal to me. But maybe I would like it better sleeveless? That might make it a lot more wearable for me. Hmm.
Deborah the front of the white top is not tucked just shorter than the back. The back was definitely what interested me in this top!
Anyway, thanks again for all the feedback - it is so helpful and fun to see things through so many different eyes!

Suz

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I agree with Mochi. Your look has its own DNA. It is absolutely unique, absolutely suited to your environment and weather, and it is perfectly YOU. Plus, I love it.

Okay - individual outfits. #1 looks cool, easy, relaxed. Love both pieces individually as well as together.

#2 No wonder you love the shoes -- they look super fab.

#3/4 - WOW, what a fab top. I adore tops with back interest. Why shouldn't we have back interest? And you know what I think of the bloomers.

#5 I don't think the top is too long for this outfit. But you could try to semi tuck and see how that looks. With my baggy shorts (like Angie's) one trick I've used is tucking a silk top and then draping/ blousing the top over the waistband so that it is boxy but also covers that area.

#6 LOVE! Peplum looks very gentle.

#7 I see what others are saying about the sleeve and I am not usually a fan of puff sleeves, but I quite like this top; it's a change, and a change is fun. The pattern is great!

Transcona Shannon

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Personally I think absolutely EVERY SINGLE OUTFIT here works to perfection!

Why are you thinking of purging the Miss Sixty BF jeans? They look fantastic on you.

Angie

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You are our Queen Long Shorts! May I have tea and Israeli pastries - the BEST pastry in the world - in your Kingdom?

I might have to make #7 my fave since it is such a treat to see you in a wild pattern and lilac!

You have KILLER style. End of story

amiable

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Wow! Inspiring! I love your style!

Lyn D.

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Love all these Shevia!
Another vote for a semi=tuck for #7.

Carole

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I just love your relaxed and casual arty style. Each outfit is spectacular with extra love for 1 and 2! Swoon....

annagybe

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My favorite is #5 then #1.

JulieJohn

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As Mochi said, you do Israeli Casual proud! I am going to copy you, no doubt about it. My fave #4. Those bloomers with those shoes are truly harem-worthy.

Nicola

I like all of these too! It's great to see them altogether and I get a real feel for what you're like through them (it's all good!). I love the naturalness of your style...I'm hunting for a better word but I can't find it. the cottons, linens and denim suit you so well.

Like you I wasn't sure about the top in 3 and then I saw the back and I really really like it. In real life people see you on different angles anyway. And you can always twirl

Jaime

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Angie you have a standing invitation to visit my kingdom and eat pastries to your heart's content.

Regarding long shorts, I have noticed they are pretty popular here, perhaps more than in North America. Overall people are not shy about showing skin, but I have noticed lots of women are wearing knee length shorts.

I appreciate every one of your comments and thank you all for your fabulous feedback.

pil

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It is so impressive how you accomplish so much with two pieces.

Angie

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*flying over to the Kingdom of Long Shorts for my Israeli pastry fix*

and *Shevia fix* xo

Sveta

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Israeli Casual - I like it! or better Israeli Cool Casual!
I think my favorite is Balenciaga bloomers and high-low to - but they are all cool and all "real Shevia".