WIW: She Bangs! Python Superspy!

... Ok... Not really... The waxed denim looks like leather and the tall boots look like superhero boots. Heh. Oh and... Got my hair did. Got my bangs back

I broke a Project333 rule today. Somewhere, I was hiding all my leggings and Jeggings out of sight so I can never see them. Ever. The long and lean look has served me very very well for at least 3 years. I loved it. I loved the way I felt in it and I loved the way I looked in it. But I felt pressure to evolve. Many people are leaving their leggings behind in place of boyfriend jeans and flares. I told myself that I MUST move on and must stop wearing leggings...

... But I love the way I feel in them! I love the way they look and insure as heck can make them look polished.

So out came the waxed denim. Instead if getting rid of the Cynthia a Rowley silk shirt (because it failed to work with the flares), I wore it with the jeggings, wore a long tunic length workout top underneath (because I hadn't had time to do laundry) and topped it off with the trusty LOFT moto. I wore one of my once-a-month-only shoes: a pair of Rockport Seven to 7 tall boots, which by the way did not make me feet scream after an evening of walking. Can you believe these are more comfortable than the flats and 1.5 inch "comfy" mistake purchase boots? They're not 4 or 8 hour boots but I was able to stand and even walk home in them -probably around 2 hours total.

Based on this outfit, I've decided to never give up long over lean. Why fix what ain't broke, they say!. I'm throwing away the "forced" boyfriend silhouette (sorry guys, but I just don't love boyfriends) and replacing back all my floaty tunics and jeggings. That should put my item count from 16 to about 20 (I think). Tried out some clothes today too that had that EF vibe and experimented with creative layering. I may not be into the slouchy boyfriend trend, but heck... Tunics and floaty things are what I call relaxing to me!

Top: Cynthia Rowley
Tank: Spalding
Jacket: LOFT
Jeggings: American Eagle
Boots: Rockport Seven to 7

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11 years ago

Veteran

Oh your haircut looks just perfect on you (I look terrible in bangs, so I love seeing other women rock them)! And yay for embracing your preferred styles. Long over lean loves you back.

rabbit

I'm a long lean and floaty girl myself, so good for you! You look great.

catgirl

Fierce! I love it! So glad you are posting outfits again!

MsLuna

Thanks E! You know, for most of my life, stylists often dissuaded me from getting bangs. My face is too round, they say. And yes, it's true, I have a round face and for the longest time I stayed away from bangs... Until I met my stylist in 2007. I asked him, "you think I can do bangs?" He said, "HECK YEAH!"

I've been sporting all sorts of flattering bangs on round faces since

Lesson learned: if you want to try out bangs, get a good hairdresser. One who knows what types of bangs work on which face shapes. I hope you find such stylist one day!

What a great hairdresser! Love how enthusiastic & supportive he sounds

I've had bangs in the past; I don't shy away from them because I have a round face, but because I have a double cowlick in front, and really thick 'forelock' hair although the rest of my hair isn't thick (which I finally learned when I got a pixie last year from an excellent stylist & she explained why she needed to razor the heck out of that area), and it just closes my face up too much. Inevitably, whenever I cut bangs, I spent the next several months wearing the rest of my hair either up off my face or tucked behind my ears to make it look good. But I do a little faux side-bang frequently when I wear my hair down and get my bang fix that way.

Oh I hear you on the cowlick! Hmm... Ever tried a real side bang? Does the cowlick still affect how it looks?

I think I've seen you with the faux side bang and you look so cute!

Jaime

(website)

You look fantastic in your long over lean - and with the bangs too!

Oh yes: if I had a real side bang, I'd have to flat iron it at least twice a day to make it behave (ask me how I know...hehe). I've made peace with being bang-less in the name of not fighting my hair, but I do love good bangs on others!

Well, E, from what I've seen? You look great with the faux bang!

Marmee

The cut looks great. Good for you for defining your style. No use trying to make boyfriend work if it's not a good fit. I've decided the same thing about flares.

@Marmee: the trends lately haven't been compatible with my style, I find. It's great that the fashion world doesn't put too much figure flattery emphasis anymore, but I think I just love the ease and comfort of the long and lean look on me.

I don't often jump into trends (I usually a late adopter), but I jumped on the second flares became a trend. I just love the look!

Aida

The hair looks fab! You do look great with those bangs I don't think that this silhouette is going anywhere, it's just far too practical. I see lots of women still sporting it! When the trends don't speak to you, it can be tough; finding small ways to work them in in ways that keep in line with your style is key. For example, you love floaty tunics? This is a great season to get oversized shirts to go with that look! Pair with your beloved skinnies and you're all set with a great update.

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