WIW: more jeans and sweaters outfits

Sarah A

Another winter WIW. Jeans and various sweaters most days. I must confess I have some linen summer tops in have been eyeing from an etsy seller and I am trying to get "my style' out here so I can ask your opinions on these tops in few months

I felt great in #1. It's a repeat although I didnt wear the jacket the first time around.

#2-3, I was loving the sweater... then I washed it and ARGHHH shrunk 2". I will plan to block it out next wash cycle. (these pics feature the just shrunk size...)

#4 I love this color but the chunky wool sweater is so warm it is only good for the coldest days. I am not sure about the length. Good? bad? In between?

#5 This foiled top was one of my "im not sure ill get the CPW down b/c of the trendiness" but I have already worn it 6 times in less than a month. Probably me fav purchase as of late. So it was a good purchase in my book, even if i wear it all the time for a short period then get sick of it. Kenneth Cole http://www.kennethcole.com/pro.....d=20171266 (wow now $20!)

#6 The jeans totally arent working for me. Changed to skinnies and black boots from #4. Maybe I should cut the bootcuts off come spring?

#7-8 Was looking for a way to bring some color besides the black near my face so added this infinity tied scarf. I liked this but ideally i would get my color i think from the pieces not the accessories. Hmmmm.... I have a lot of black. I need to consider whether it looks all that good on me? Thoughts?

Favorites, what works and doesnt and suggestions for improvement appreciated And how does this persona fit with my desire to try those avant garde layers (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....rty-layers)? Sum it up to eclectic and carry on or .... ???

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12 years ago

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Lisa

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#1-Lovely white shades in this look.
#2-Oh no, for the sweater. I had a sweater that I shrunk on the first wash and it just kept on shrinking! I wish you better luck with yours.
#4-Pretty pink shade here and the length looks good to me. This is my favorite outfit of this bunch because of the pink.
#5-Clever to mix a fun top with fun shoes here. I think those shoes would also work well with the jacket in #1 and the sweater in #2. Maybe even sport all 3 items together in one look?
#6-I like this but I think a pointy-er shoe and a white lacy top would freshen up your bootcuts. I'm a big bootcut fan so I'd love to see you restyle them.
#7-Perhaps one light item against the black would work so you can wear more of your black pieces? This looks like a head to toe dark look, even the scarf is dark despite being a color.
#8-This jacket nicely lightens up your black look, great job!

12 years ago

Suz

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My thoughts:

#1: Love it. No wonder you felt great. The white lightens it up. And it's fun.

#2. LOVE you in this sweater. Absolutely great on you. Prefer without the jacket (but understand the need to layer). And I utterly sympathize about the shrinkage. I just shrunk a cashmere sweater in the wash (cold, delicate cycle, air dry -- ARGHHHHH!!! -- will also be blocking.)

#4. I think this looks spectacular on you. The proportions seem wonderful to my eye with the boots - and the diagonal line of your cross body gives a bit of movement to the composition. Also, love your hat. In fact, this is my favourite.

#5 Foiled top is super fun, no wonder you enjoy.

#6 -- I can see why this one bugged you. I also think the number of different hues of blue here may be confusing the eye. The diagonal high contrast stripes of the cardigan seem to call for a simple column of ...neutral? underneath.

Re black...I am not sure. Is your complexion a bit like Beth Ann's? In the photos it sometimes seems so, but i'm never completely sure I'm seeing right. What other colours look best on you?

12 years ago

Anonymous

I really like #1 I think it totally works.

#2 looks great, I actually don't mind it with the jacket as in #3 either.

#4 is my favourite. Just something in the proportions and the touches of black works beautifully.

#5, I like how your shoes bookend the light reflections coming from the foil on your top. Nice proportions to my eye.

#6, not loving the jeans like yourself. I think they would be great as a bit of a BF short for Summer.

#7, nice and streamlined. I agree with Lisa, maybe just a slightly lighter scarf? I do think a little lightness as in the stripes on the sweater in #2 helps to lift black a little. #8 is a great example of this.

12 years ago

catgirl

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Suz said everything I would have said. The pink sweater is fantastic on you!

12 years ago

Caro in Oz

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Yes Suz has it covered. The only outfit I don't think works is #6 - the jeans don't look sharp enough for your look & the stripe jacket seems to overwhelm you imo but maybe it's the contrast with the jeans. I see a lot of modern classic in your look (which is fab).

If you want to play with more layered look I would suggest starting with a really funky pair of sandals or shoes & a great arty jacket. It's amazing the difference the right pair of shoes & jacket makes

12 years ago

Sarah A

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Thanks each of you for the detailed comments

Lisa, great idea on the shoes with the stripe sweater and white jacket. Ill be tryung that for sure ... I think you are really onto something on the head to toe dark look not quite feeling right.

Suz, as usual you have got it nailed. The thought on the crossbody strap adding movt is a really great one. I almost never feel like myself without a xrossbody with that diagonal line. Bells ringing! The pink sweater is in one of best colors... Along with blues (turquoise, teal royal and cobalt) fuschia, sone purples "the jewel tones". I occasionally hear i can rock a bright orange (useful when it was the color of the year a couple years ago). I think BethAnn has a bit warmer coloring. I think i am more similar to Kate Midfleton. However, as a rule i seem better ib saturated not grayed colors. Which is cintradictory for a cool summer (Kate's color) not sure its mine...

12 years ago

Sarah A

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Diane, yes very much seejng hiw even the stripe lightens the black on the whole. "touches of black" is a perfect term. One ive read before (when refferring to hone decor) but never really thought about for an outfit... A few touches of black versus an entirely dark outfit. Brilliant comment!

Alaskagirl, i know you are super busy. Thanks for stopping by you are queen tunic so tunic love is a high compliment.

Caro, i think a strong classic backbone makes sense for my lifestyle and i so appreciate the fab compliment. I think must find some new places b&m and virtual to be able to inject some of the more avant garde items that tug my heartstrings. Luckily, i think a few fab pieces there will go a long ways to givibg me that creative look i want to embrace certain days. I think the shoes and jacket suggestions are fantastic starting points. As for the fit of the diagonal striped sweater, certaibly the next size down was too small but i think i am coming to realize some things xan overwhelm even in the correct size based upon coloring etc. I think i need to try it with a column if color for an accurate assessment. Thanks again

12 years ago

Jaime

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The pink sweater outfit is my favorite! I also love the top and shoes in #5 and the shiny jacket. And the jackets in the first and last picture. Not sure about avant garde but I am a bit unsure what that means to me.

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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Hi Sarah!
Kudos to making the winter formula fab! You are also rising to the challenge of dressing beautifully with a casual environment and lifestyle.

1. Love that jacket! What about the sneakers in #3 with this look?

4. I adore that pink on you. Proportions are perfection, and the hat is saucy and fun.

5. Fabulous top! Have you tried a faux tuck with this. I agree that those shoes are terrific and versatile!

6. I like bootcuts on you, but I think that either the cut of the leg isn't optimal to you, or the combo of the wider leg and the longer sweater is throwing it off a bit. What about a pointier toe shoe? I'd like to see the cardi with white pants.

7. I think the black works with your coloring, and you must already know that I'm a sucker for purple. It suspect though that you'd feel "happier" in if the outfit read "arty" or "edgy." I think I know the look you're going for. Now, I love classic black, too -- Audrey Hepburn rocked this look. What about trying a couple of unabashedly black looks -- one arty and one unapologetically classic. See how you feel. Um. Now that I've typed this, I think it's high time I took my own advice!

BTW: Not sure if you've gotten a hair cut recently (Lord knows I'm overdue), but your hair is looking healthy and swingy in these photos --- with a nice movement from back to front.

12 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I forgot to say I love your hair too.

12 years ago

Ornella

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Not much time for detailed outfit-by-outfit comments at the moment, but what stands out for me is that you do look great with colour next to your face. The sweater in 4 has a great colour. That outfit is especially interesting to me because a) I like it as it is, and b) you wear the hat which makes the whole thing super funky to my eye.

12 years ago

fuzzylogic

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Hi SarahA! Loving your hip hop vibe! The proportions and colour palette in outfit is #3 fab! And who is this gorgeous fairy princess in # 7?! Too cute!

12 years ago

Sarah A

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Shevia, I appreciate the jacket love. And hmmm... it seems that this observation for bright (pink, white) and shine is coming through in your comment. I think i have a mental direction going... thanks!

Beth Ann, The sneaker from 3 would be great with 1. White pants with 6... love it (although my white jeans are a bit too tight right now, I will be biting the bullet and buying size up if they dont fit by April 1st I think) Hmmmm... so the hair. The biggest thing is I have committed to blow drying it with a round brush so it goes how it is supposed to. Takes about 3-5 minutes daily but makes a HUGE difference in how I look and feel (still no hair appt.... but getting there....) This trying a day classic and arty is fantastic. And i hope you find what direction you are about to take with your own closet frustration. It is strange how that uncomfortable with everything feeling can pop up suddenly!

Thanks Caro

Ornella, I think you are onto something about the color near my face, perhaps b/c I dont wear makeup. Thanks for the hat love

Fuzzylogic, well of course the fairy princess wants all her outfits photoed just like mom. #3 was a fun casual outfit. Thanks for the vote on it!

12 years ago

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