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WIW marble print and fuschia Edit: additional photos with long cardi, and scarf

fuzzylogic

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Off to the park with the boys this morning.

I was hoping the printed pants, big, dark boots AND V-neck would help balance my proportions but it all still looks a little top heavy to me. Perhaps the peek-a-boo white tee has completely mitigated the effect of the V-neck?

I used my dark hair as a book-end to the dark colours on the bottom- a trick I learned from you clever fabbers! Still, I think I need something a bit more deliberate. Would a hat or scarf work with the outfit?

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Edit: additional photos of outfit including long cardi, and a scarf.

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Sara L.

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I like the colors in this outfit and think the white tee is fine. The white in the pattern makes it look purposeful. I think a looser sweater might look a little more current although you look great in this outfit.

fuzzylogic

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Thanks, Sara L! I agree that 'loose and fluid' is more on trend! Perhaps I need to add some vertical draping to give the illusion of a less broad top half?

Neel

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I love the colors in this and I dont mind the white tee at all. The tall boots and marbled pants keep the sweater from looking overly sweet. Do you think a denim jacket might make the difference you are looking for? I also agree with Sara that a boxy/fluid sweater will make the look more on trend, but a topper might bring the same fluidity. I also think a scarf in a dark color will bookend your boots beautifully, although the handbag pretty much balances the dark boots. Have fun at the park! xo

MsLuna

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Aaaaa!!! Love this outfit! Edgy casual... The textures and the pop of fuschia!!!

Deborah

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I think this looks gorgeous but I do see what you are referencing. Even though your hair is dark, I would be be inclined to add a chunky black scarf:) The fuschia is a fabulous colour.

jackiec

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Good suggestions so far, but really you look great! Love the fuschia with the B&W.

fuzzylogic

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Thanks, everyone!

Neel & Deborah- thanks for your suggestions! I will add a long black cardi and a scarf. I don't currently have a black scarf, so I have used a muted blue just for effect. I think the problem with relying on my dark hair to bookend is that I just don't have enough, particularly when there is a lot of black on the bottom half!!!
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Neel

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Woahhhh!!!! I love that duster outfit! Super mom goes to park kinda vibe I think I need a duster too xo

fuzzylogic

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Yeah, it pulls the outfit together, doesn't it! Thanks for the suggestion, Neel!
I often wear these together but couldn't wear it today as it was too deliciously warm, very unusual here for late May.

Deborah

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YES! Brilliant. Very cool, adds that modern fluid component..clever girl.

It's warm here too FL. It's overcast but I have had to take my blazer off as it's sitting around 23 and is warm.
Scarf looks excellent too.

fuzzylogic

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Thanks, Deborah! It's amazing how one addition can make an outfit work! Thanks for your advice!

Ingunn

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Great outfit, FL! The addition of the scarf or duster is very clever.

kellygirl

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Those two "fixes" are brilliant! What a difference those little tweaks make. Fab outfit! Such great advice around here. Love happy endings.

fuzzylogic

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Thanks, Ingunn and kellygirl! I think it came together! The outfit really needs the long cardi or a scarf for balance, doesn't it. When it's warm I'll wear it with a tee rather than a knit!

Anonymous

Lovely with the duster cardi or scarf. YLF!

Anonymous

I like it with the scarf best for balance. I saw a girl in Galway with nearly the same style outfit. Her leggings were a bright print on black and she wore a black top, black boots, and black trench. You look wonderful!

gryffin

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Fuzzy - Stunning jacket and boots!! I like this outfit best with the long duster. Gives you a lovely outside column of color, balances your shoulder line and lets your pretty jeans and sweater pop!! Have fun at the park!

fuzzylogic

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Isn't that interesting, Joy! And thousands of miles away! The outfit the you described sounds so bold- I baulked at bright leggings, even for gym wear!

Gryffin- you are spontaneous on with your analysis! Yes, it's an outside column of black- I hadn't appreciated that!!! Thanks for pointing It put! I like it with the long cardi best, too! If I get a bit of a swagger up I almost feel like a character from The Matrix! Giggle, giggle!

kellygirl

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I learn so much from these kind of posts. I couldn't really figure out a fix on my own so I'm glad that others chimed in!

Aida

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Oh wow that long black duster cardigan is great! I like both the updated outfits very much, though I'd personally prefer not to see the little white cami peeking from the v-neck to streamline a bit more. In the original outfit you could also try swapping the white cami for a black one and having more of it be visible, or removing the camisole and going for a heavy chunky black necklace.

fuzzylogic

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Kellygirl- I really enjoy the dissection because, like you, I learn so much! All of these comments have been so constructive!

Aida- Thais, Ada! I love the cardi too! Ooooooh, a necklace- good idea! I did try a black camo but it felt a bit 'heavy' if you know what I mean. Maybe I'll just remove the cami from the equation altogether next time. Thanks for your suggestions!