WIW: To Realise I'm Addicted to Bows

I wasn't feeling terribly well today, so I wanted something simple but luxurious. I went with this blouse, in a lovely silk. It's fairly blouse-y, so I chose my skinnies, and the burgundy pair as the blouse is all neutrals (plus, this fabric has a lovely soft feel to it). I liked the combination, but it needed a finishing touch, so I pulled out my matching burgundy velvet ribbon, tied it in a bow (I'm still mourning the white ribbon I managed to lose yesterday), and was then perfectly happy. Clearly, I'm a bow addict!

I'm an exhausted bow addict at that, so nothing more to add. I was happy in this outfit, although I didn't end up leaving the house, but these skinnies have grown in the waist a bit, which makes them creep down, so I think I'll have to add a couple darts. I've been thinking about fit quite a bit lately: hopefully I'll have the energy to post more about that soon.

All comments and suggestions welcome.

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12 years ago

Anonymous

Sorry you aren't feeling well. You look cozy and I like the bow

Suz

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Veteran

Sorry you weren't feeling well, E! This is a lovely outfit on you. I love the blouse. Pretty and soft. And I have a soft spot for plaid.

deb

I hope you feel better soon.i

MuseumGal

Pretty and cozy. Love the plaid silk. Please feel better soon!

Peri

Love that cute little bow. Sweet and creative!

Jaime

Bows belong on you. Feel better!

Diana

Bows are just perfect for you. =) I love your blouse too, the neutral colors of the plaid go really well with the burgundy.

Hope you feel better soon.

CocoLion

The bow is such a perfect, unexpected touch. I like how you wear silk even on a stay-at-home day. Hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Lots of viruses going around, staying home is the right thing to do both for yourself and everyone else.

Deborah

Hope you are feeling better. I love your bows, they are quite a significant part of your signature style I think.

fuzzylogic

You are too cute for words, E. I love that soft, plaid blouse and bow combo!

I love the rich burgundy and plaid and the bow is a lovely playful touch. I do hope you feel better soon.

Alassë

Let's hear it for bows!

Thnx for the health well wishes everyone! It's my chronic illnesses flaring up, so nothing new, I just have to ride it out. The forum is a great distraction from that.

I'm also glad to hear so much positive feedback on the bow: I've come to really enjoy them but worried that might make me look too childish.

Thanks to Ceit, Deb, MG, Peri, Shevia, Diana, Fuzzylogic, DianeG, and Alasse!

Suz, I have a soft spot for plaid too! I didn't realise how much of one until I looked at my closet the other day and saw 2 plaid skirts and quite a few plaid shirts inside. It took me by surprise, as I think of myself as a polka dot girl at heart.

CocoLion, thank you! A lot of my days are stay-at-home days, so about three years ago I decided to get dressed with my whole closet every day, rather than save things for when I leave the house. It made getting dressed fun, even if it was just for me most of the time.

Deborah, I think so too! And I never would have thought so pre-forum participation. I don't think I wore as many bows either, not because I didn't want to, but because I didn't want to be twee. YLF has given me more a bit confidence in my own inclinations.

Sara L.

I love your blouse and skinny combo! The bow is a fun, unexpected touch.

rachylou

The bows work for you extremely well. Also, they aren't the Shirley Temple bows of the 40s - not giant ones on top of your head... hehe, that helps.

I personally also love bows, but they stopped working for me. My ideas about bows are, unfortunately, dated... not quite Shirley, but terribly 70s.

Neel

I want those pants!! Such a luscious color!! And the bow's cute too. Hope you feel better soon

Emily

I like the ribbon tied in a bow as a necklace substitute, very sweet. You look lovely, I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks Sara, Neel, and Emily!

RachyLou, you make me laugh. Oh Shirley Temple! When I think of the 70s and bows I think of pussy bow blouses, but I'm not terribly knowledgeable about that era.

Alexandra

I like the bow. Actually, the whole outfit looks really nice. The pieces play well together and the bow tops it all off. Is it an addiction or is it your signature?
My scarves are like that - I have a lot of them, some might call it an addiction, but for me, they're a signature item. I rarely venture out without a lovely piece of silk or other fabulous-feeling fabric around my neck.

ETA: I hope you feel better soon.

Feel better!

I love bows in principle but, on me, they always bring back memories of my Bat Mitzvah outfit, a ridiculous puffy pink taffeta dress with a giant bow at the waist, accessorized with a matching pink bow in my hair. Oy.

But your bow looks nothing whatsoever like that, so I think you're good! Pretty top, too.

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