Mo, I like the outfit, except perhaps the color of the layering t-shirt worn beneath the sweater. I do think I'd like it better if it were more of a similar color to the sweater.

I'm sorry if you feel like an outsider. I've never been very good at putting together casual outfits, so I lack the confidence to comment much. Even so, I love seeing your WIW posts, and this place wouldn't be the same without you.

Aw, thanks Amy. I think the moon is just screwing with me today! I love this place, just having one of those moments I suppose
I do agree *something* needs to be done to make this outfit work better lol!

Mo I hear what you are saying, and have to admit I have trouble keeping up with everyone's posts, and maybe sometimes I am more drawn to posts that are in keeping with what I am trying to achieve in my own wardrobe?

For the record I appreciate casusal outfit posts because this has been the area I have struggled the most with in the past and I have been in need of quite a bit of direction and inspiration.

So to your outfit. I found myself in two minds looking at it. It works. Proportions, colors etc, yet there is quite a 70's look to it. I could imagine one of the girls in That 70's Show wearing it:) And in fact I found my self thinking if Kate Moss (for example) was seen in this outfit the masses would think it was fabulous!

If you want to make the outfit look more current, my suggestion would be a modern, oversized sweater and still layer under it. Having said that I kind of like it as is. How do you feel in it?

I don't know but I like your uber casual look. Seriously.

Thx, Deborah. How I feel honestly is that I keep tugging at the sweater wishing it were longer! Guess I'm trying to make lemons out of lemonade. Maybe I just need a fabulous olive suede skirt

Malina/Mo, I'm such a casual girl myself that I can probably live in three pairs of loose cropped pants/capris, 5 short T-shirts and 2 loose pillowcase tops for six months of a year --- and I did pretty much just that for most of the last two years! From that perspective, I find *your* casual style such a learning experience that I'm sometimes too awed to comment

And I do agree, casual that is fabulous is not only harder to pull off, but harder to appreciate as well, because to some people (and I say this only because I've BEEN guilty and sometimes still AM), casual is hardly even 'dressing up'. Ironically, perhaps people think it is 'too little effort' to dress casually, when it is harder to hold the line and not slump into frump? Though I have to say I hadn't noticed that tendency as much on YLF as on some other sites. (That said, on reflection, I've wondered whether greater appreciation of my casual Indian outfits sometimes comes from their more 'exotic' nature compared to my casual Western clothes.) And while I can see that it makes a positive difference to appearances, sometimes suggestions can tend to 'dressy-fy' an outfit that started out -- and intends to stay -- casual.

Now to your current outfit, I'm with Una in asking that you consider a closer colour for the underlayer. I love the tonal effect of this outfit, but the issue is that the switchover band is hitting at a point where it is suddenly widening your hip and making the top and bottom ends of you narrow by contrast! It wouldn't happen if the sweater were just a bit longer. So de-emphasizing the hemline seems a good idea in this case. (Alternatively, if weather allows, a longer jacket over the sweater, toning with the pants, or maybe an overshirt rather than a layer under?

Ah, I wish I had been reading the forum more today! I conked out at 7 from jet lag. I hope you know I appreciate all your casual looks very much - casual can be the most challenging for me in terms of flattery, and my weekends are very casual. I reallllly count on the inspiration.

I'm lukewarm about this outfit, but I think it's the horizontal lines created by top, cami, pants that niggle at me. I'm sensitive about this from my own dressing... I'm wondering if maybe this is a skirt-length top? Angie mentioned once when I wore my super cropped jackets that they look best over a column of color, too, so a same-colored pant and cami combo could do the trick, too.

Malina, I like it - no it's not the very best outfit you've ever posted, but it's a great one for a casual, snowy day. Love those boots.

I think Deborah's idea of a looser sweater with a tank under it would look great on you, but I get that you are using what you have, rather than buying stuff! Maybe the underlayer being the same colour as the sweater would look better? But if you were pulling at the sweater all day, in a vain attempt to make it longer perhaps it would be better to donate and start again?!

I like this casual outfit. The soft colors are lovely against the green trousers and the sweater has some texture to it which works well to tie in the teture of the light color boots. Perfect outfit for running errands. As far as casual outfit posts, I don't mind them. I tend to favor my blazer and jeans outfits for work but often wear a simple sweater and jeans for weekends.

I really like your outfit! I like matchy-matchy though even though I know a lot of other people frown upon it. I like how you paired it with a longer shirt to mitigate the shorter sweater.

I know what you're talking about with the the comments/posts. I feel the same way sometimes. I think maybe my outfits are too simple and not flashy enough to evoke a lot of comments (although that's my style and not likely to change).

Hi there!
About the outfit, I actually think that the "snow bunny" look is rather cute. In all honesty, I have always thought that you pull off pretty much anything you wear, because you own it.
As far as the feedback or lack thereof, I completely understand where are you coming from. I actually ran a "test" of posting my WIW a few weeks back and determined I cannot handle it. The cynical person in me always thinks that only those who like the outfit will post, whereas the critical comments I will never get. I also got a little paranoid when I saw that some of the "regulars" did not post a response, therefore I assumed the outfits were duds. hehe... I'm all in my head:)

I do have lots of respect for those of you who posts WIWs and put yourselves out there!

Alos, as other have pointed out, it is very hard to keep pace with posts. It seems that there is a complete turnover every hour or so.

I like this!

I haven't been around much recently and have noticed how quickly things whizz off the front page now.

I've been looking at some posts but realise that if I want to look at everything I can't comment intelligently on very much (not that I ever did actually!) without spending hours now!

Couldn't believe seeing you in cold weather gear. You've moved!

Rather like the ski bunny vibe...

Hi Mo,
I'm late to this but have been sorting out some computer issues or I would have commented before now. I like the general idea of the oufit. I think AlaskaGirl's idea of extending the visual line of the sweater with a matching or similar cami is a great one. I don't really love the gray one. You could also try a shirt that is a little longer and maybe in a pattern layered underneath it to change the proportion. You do look cute and warm in it though!

I thank you all so very much for your thoughtful responses. On to the next WIW!!!