WIW: Red and blue challenge

I might add a long pendant or a scarf. Or a sleeveless blazer. But only if I wanted to be more maximal. It's great as is and I see no "blah and predictable!"

8 years ago

Cee

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I love it and the turtleneck would be a good colour choice to wear if you ever got lost in the bush, Zibbets !

8 years ago

Windchime

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I see no blah nor predictable, and I like your pointy toe shoes! I can't quite tell on my screen--are the pants navy? I think it's fine to wear black shoes with navy pants--I do it, so I hope it's okay.

Do you have a scarf or necklace you could add to this already very-good outfit?

8 years ago

Katerina

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I echo Ms Mary, you look great!

8 years ago

Anonymous

I also echo MsMary. Nothing wrong. The black shoes look fine. you look sleek and polished.

8 years ago

Zibbets

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Thank you, Mary! I think you're right and a long pendant or scarf is what this needs. A gilet would be fun too.
Thanks, Cee! It's bright isn't it?
Thank you, Windchime! Yes, the pants are navy. I think a necklace would be just the thing.
Thanks, Katerina and Joy!

8 years ago

Mainelady

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Not blah at all! Red looks great on you! I agree, a scarf, pendant or brooch (Katerina inspired) would be nice accessory options.

8 years ago

jussie

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I agree it’s nice. Some leopard print shoes would be good too...

8 years ago

delurked

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I don’t think it’s blah, but maybe it’s the trousers just making it feel conservative/work like? I wear black shoes with navy too, but like the idea of leopard for a pop. Also, my first thought was if you want to add something, maybe a longer necklace.

8 years ago

Anonymous

The red belt really does add a lot of spunk.
This combo is a classic silhouette, so that might be what’s bother you, and if so, I would suggest a batwing top!

8 years ago

Jaime

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Not blah, the red makes it shine and the belt is not predictable. You look fab!

8 years ago

Angie

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YOU LOOK FABULOUS. Don't second guess it.

8 years ago

karen13

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Love the red belt. I think it looks great as it, but maybe statement earring, necklace or scarf if you aren't feeling it.

8 years ago

Suzanimal

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I think you look great. As others have pointed out, you could add an accessory or even just pulled your hair back - a half up. IMO pulled back hair elevates a turtleneck but the outfit is great just as you're wearing it.

8 years ago

Anonymous

Each item fits so well and they come together so neatly, it's not blah, it's an excellent demonstration of understated and classic.

It doesn't hurt that you have a great figure, on you, how "blah" could a trim outfit like this really be?

8 years ago

Bonnie

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Nothing is wrong - it looks great.

8 years ago

Cardiff girl

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Nothing went wrong except your perception of how you look!Red is a great colour on you and sometimes a simple outfit with a great pop of colour is all you need ,good job.

8 years ago

jojo j

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Looks great! With that "popping" belt, anything more would be too much, in my humble opinion...but I'm pretty conservative.
An alternative look could be a more understated belt and a leopard print scarf or long pearl necklace (even double strand).

8 years ago

Gigi

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I like the idea of adding either a long pendant or some kind of scarf to inject a little of the "unexpected" into the outfit. And maybe some larger bangles, which would add more movement?

I wonder about switching out the red belt for a black one and how that would change the proportions. But that might make the outfit feel more "blah"?

You look really good in this shade of red!

8 years ago