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WIW: more bodycon than normal

Diana

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Flew back this morning on a red-eye flight so I'm falling asleep on my feet today. At least I had time to go home and take a shower and change my clothes. Here is what I am wearing today - I wanted to wear some spring colors to cheer myself up coming from 70s and sunny in CA to 30s and grey in Boston.

I don't wear this sweater tunic/dress much because I think it's a little more body-con around the hips than I am totally comfortable with, even though I always get compliments on it. Also, the length means I can't wear it with looser bottoms - it only really works with skinnies or straights as far as I can tell. What else would you guys pair it with?

Tulle sweater, Wit and Wisdom brocade jeans, Matisse boots, Zara scarf

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Latest reply was from CocoLion

Inge

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You look great, Diana. I really love the mix of the two different greens here. I think this could also work over slim-fitting trousers that are a little looser, like Angie's grey trousers. And then paired with booties or shooties.
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Tina.b

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I think it is very flattering, and the pattern on the sweater is great. That colour is just lovely for spring. I also think it would pair well with slim trousers.

Thistle

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I love the color of this sweater on you, and i think the proportions and shapes are very flattering. A pretty and cheerful outfit in Boston!

Nicole D

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You look lovely! The boots complement the sweater very well and like the scarf. Just love it all!

Suz

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You look wonderful. That's an interesting colour combo with the scarf. I don't know that it would have occurred to me, but it works superbly!

Angie

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I hope you're getting some rest! You look as adorable as ever. That moss green is fab on you - no wonder you get compliments wearing this item

Have you tried half tucking the tunic into a lower rise? Could be too bulky - but I know you like to experiment.

Aida

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Lovely colors, springy yet moody! Hope you've gotten some rest since you posted this! For the sweater (which looks fab on you), I would suggest a lower-rise semi-tick (highfive Angie!), over a slim skirt, tucked into a full skirt, or pulled up so it bunches over slouchy pants.

Jaime

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First of all I think you look great as is, but you have received some splendid suggestions. The colors of the scarf and sweater are wonderful on you.

Transcona Shannon

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Oooh....love that tunic shade of green paired with the brocade - lovely rich colour combo.

rae

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Artsy-bohemian fabulosity! I'm drooling over the combo of rust with teal and apple green.

Anonymous

Wow what a trooper. I come home and collapse after a red eye. I think the color combo is fantastic and yes, you could certainly wear the tunic as a sweater, by scrunching it back waist length and on a semi tuck. great styling suggestions. I think is nice as is too.

Katiepea

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Oh wow, you look beautiful, what a flattering shade of green - I'm surprised you didn't get an upgrade looking that great.

Have fun experimenting with some of the suggestions!

Tanya

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Such a rich outfit Diana, love that green on you! ( And I was wearing the same skinnies today). I second the idea of slim trousers.

Diana

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Thanks, ladies!

Inge, Tina, etc: Slim trousers is a good idea! I wish I had some like Angie's but alas I have not found any yet. I do have my microchecks which are still pretty tailored but a little less bodycon than these skinnies, so I might try those next. The problem with my slouchy trousers and BFs is actually that all that slouch actually bunches up funny under the very fitted sweater.

Angie and Aida: I have tried a semi-tuck with my BFs but the angle was a bit too severe. I did not think about scrunching up the back and sides though, so I will definitely try that next time! Oh, and Aida, you gave me an idea about tucking this into my full Nanette Lepore skirt, so I might try that. (It may actually be a contender for the dreaded bridal shower this weekend.)

By the way, the scarf is actually my "bambi" scarf from Zara. A little bit of whimsy. =)

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catgirl

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Pretty pretty! What about with some slinky silky pants?

Diana

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Una, that's a good idea, but unfortunately the only silky pants I have right now are the two pairs of french connection crops, which are too short, too high waisted, and too detailed/pleated at the top.

CocoLion

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I love the way you put this together Diana. The boots, the long sweater, and the scarf in particular. I have much love for any type of fringe. It's not that easy to come by, as Boho style is on the back burner right now.