WIW: to cover up my back brace (hint: it's NOT bodycon)

Originally I had wanted to tuck my shirt into my pants, but the brace creates a little too much bulk in the abdomen area. It's flat...ish, but still sticks out further than I like. So I left the shirt untucked. The slacks are actually navy but I don't think you can tell from the pic. Decided a bright necklace and neon pink lips to match would make me feel better, it does! I have to admit this outfit doesn't look *terrible*... it's just a lot more volume all over than I'm used to. Normally if I were doing a loose fitting top like this I'd choose tighter pants like a straight leg or skinnies, but I didn't have time to change. I do like that you can't tell AT ALL that I have a brace on. I don't like that my upper thighs are so prominent in this outfit for some reason.

Input/opinions? Thanks!

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11 years ago

Alassë

Veteran

I think the thigh area looks fine. Definitely can't tell you're wearing a brace - good job! I think the outfit as a whole is flattering, just not your typical style (it's not too much volume, in other words).

rachylou

It looks good. The neon pink is a good touch.

Anonymous

I really like the slightly looser fit on you, it's really flattering and absolutely no sign of a brace either. Love the bright necklace and toning lippy too.

What Diane said. Nice work!

Eliza

Wow- that is a great look. You have managed to make the brace invisible and have a gorgeous silhouette. The proportion is good and you could try a similar fit with a slightly longer length if you want to change it up. That cut of shirt is beautiful.

MsMaven

You look good and I see no sign of the brace. You look slim overall. The bright lipstick and necklace is a great idea--it keeps the focus on your face and not below.

Summer

This looks really good, tr3kkie. The brace is totally invisible, and the more fluid line really suits you.
I love your colouful necklace, and your make-up always looks perfect.

trekkiegirl

It feels so foreign on me haha!

abc

Cute necklace and lip color! And did I miss a haircut somewhere along the way? Looks great!

My husband cut my hair a couple weeks ago. He did a fantastic job!! Going to have him cut in more layers soon

Wish I lived closer, he could have a 2nd client

deb

This looks wonderful. I would not have known you were wearing a brace if you had not said so.

old chic

Active Member

The brace is invisible, and you look as great as usual. BUT, as a back pain sufferer of decades, I'd advise that you might want to rethink the brace. Seriously, I've had debilitating spasms, spinal fractures and a severely herniated disk -- and back braces were never the answer. Still, if it's really helping you, you have nothing to fear on the fashion front.

anne

No back brace evident. And I have empathy with the thigh thing. I feel like every second photo of myself these days has me thinking "oh no, not the thighs".
I think the black bottom helps with this outfit

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