WIW: Maximal? Preschool drop off

Happy Friday guys!

Hi ! It's been years since I've posted an ootd. Instead of dithering, Im just jumping back in feet first. I hope posting will make me accountable, keep me from becoming frumpy, and keep/make me stylish.

As of this year, I feel my style has been all over the place. I've done a lot of late/middle of the night online shopping while nursing the baby and then I just wear the result. Lol.

I got this blouse back in January during a clearance sale. At the time I felt it was a bit "much" but after reading Angie's Fall/Winter trends, I figure it could fit in the maximal trend. And since I'm going maximal, let's go all the way w red pants too. I'm tall and plus size so it's a lot of red.

Pants are an awkward length so they are hastily folded under abt an inch or so to look more intentional. They are ponte. The jacket was given to me by a friend cleaning out her closet after a major weightloss. It's not a great fit but good enough for this chilly 50° morning. (It does zip up, if you saw my Moto vs military thread)

My little guy is 9months and very clingy today.

Does this outfit "work"? Is it current and stylish? What would you change?

"Drama Top" Blouse, Lane Bryant
Burgundy cami, Lane Bryant
Red Ponte pants, Torrid
Gillet flats, Halogen
Black Moto, Old Navy
Not seen, Purple cat eye cheetah print glasses, ivory and gold chevron stud earrings.

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9 years ago

Jenn

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Veteran

I'd totally peg you as the stylish mom if I saw you wearing this at preschool dropoff.

As another tall, plus size person, I hear you on feeling like bright color + bright pattern can be a lot on a "large canvas", if you know what I mean, but I think we can easily be more judgmental than others looking at us. That's a gorgeous top, and it draws the eye straight up to your face and (from what I see) your fab hair.

Love your little photo bomber!

El Cee

Welcome back! You look terrific... and your little one is adorable. This is a fab outfit -- the individual pieces work very well together. I like the addition of the black moto jacket -- nice touch. Would love to see your purple cat eye cheetah print glasses. They sound trendy and fun.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Off in a moment, but wanted to chime in to say that you look Killer Fabulous, lady. LOVE the colours on you, and the drape of the top is sublime. Nice bling too. You look casually chic.

Cute photo bomber.

Traci

So beautiful! I have a giant smile on my face because as I glanced at the first picture I wondered what was by your feet and just ignored it and moved along, then by picture 2 I realized it was your adorable baby and just smiled as I clicked through the rest. LOVE the red pants.

RobinF

I absolutely love this outfit! Stylish for sure!

lady

Active Member

Thanks guys!
You're sweet words have boosted my tired mood in a major way!

TraceyLiz65

I wouldn't change anything. It's a very current wonderful look, I bet the other mother's noticed you. If this is day one, looking forward to more.

Aida

Gorgeous! LOVE those pants on you, and the print paired along with it. Energizing. As Jenn said, they work perfectly together to draw the eye back up to your face and hair in a fab way. The leather jacket fit doesn't look too bad, more of a relaxed/slouchy casual vibe. Cute kiddo, but please tell him next time not to block those fabulous shoes

Jennifer

I love the colors and that top on you, very vibrant! I think the entire look is excellent. Plus I love how your little guy keeps making a beeline for the leg tunnel

Elle

Love the top on you! Very flattering. And I like the folded up length of the pants.

What a cute baby

shedev

I like your outfit a lot, especially with the jacket. The pants are really flattering on you.

kerlyn

You look beautiful! Those colors are lovely on you, and the silhouette is very flattering!

Momo

Fantastic! I love this look. Very pretty , cool and modern looking

Barbara Diane

Your son is the best accessory ever!
I like the outfit best with the jacket. You look way more hip then I did when my kids were little.

Thank you all for the encouraging feedback and welcome!

Yes, my guy is my main accessory. He doesn't stray far. I imagine he'll make his way into most of my posts.

Joyce B

I also think you look fab and your little one is super cute.

Sally

Lovely colours and they all work together so well. You look great..when I first saw the pictures I didn't see the little cutie at the bottom.

Suz

Okay, you look sensational!!! (And your photo bomber is adorable!)

I love everything about this outfit on you. If I saw you at the dropoff, I'd be saying, Who's that fab woman!?

madeline

Love the whole outfit but especially the jacket! Way to go cool mom!

Helen11

I like those bright colours, as Aida said, they're energising. Love to see your little one, too : )

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