WIW: tunic & leggings

Hil

I love this grey tunic, so comfy! My only concern is that I picked it up from a maternity range. Does it look like maternity wear?

And I don't think the shoes work, but I was a little out of options. I think ballet pumps would work better - what do you think?

Hil

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13 years ago

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Kari

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Doulahil, I think the problem is the gathering at the empire waist, as well as the height of the waist being directly under your bustline. I think that's what can steer it into the category of looking too much like maternity wear. If it had less gathering and hit at your natural waist instead, I feel like the tunic would not look as much like a maternity piece. Does that make sense?

13 years ago

Kristin SF

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I think the shirt looks comfy and cozy and I love the color on you. I see lots of tunics out there that look like they could be maternity wear, actually.

Love the red lips, btw!

13 years ago

Ornella

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I'd say yes to both questions, the concern around the tunic and ballet flats as better option. Where would you normally wear this outfit?

Still, what I noticed straight away and really like are the earrings that match the tunic, and also generally bring attention to your face. You are so beautiful and I love your haircut.

13 years ago

ManidipaM

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I see no reason to argue with the shoes at all!

As for the tunic, if I can happily buy bump-friendly clothes from regular lines, it does of course follow that some regular clothes must look bump-friendly. Empire lines have a particular propensity for this. So all you'd need to emphasize is the absence of bump by weighing it down where I can't possibly (flattening over the belly) --- in this case, a long string of beads or a pendant that sits low (below the waistband) might do it, I think, or a vest that pushes the waistline down. Both work visually by cutting the horizontal line apart and carrying the eye vertically.

13 years ago

Hil

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Thanks for the comments!

Kari - I reckon if this were in a lower waist it would be so cute!

I may try Manidipa's suggestion to flatten the belly somewhat... Thanks for those ideas Manidipa!

Kristen - It is super comfy and easy to wear!

Ornella - Firstly - Thank you! What a boost to my ego today! To answer your question, I wore this to work today. I have a very relaxed dress code at work and only work until midday, whereafter I go to my afternoon shift of Mom's taxi. I also have cupcakes to bake and decorate for my little baking biz - so I probably will just stay in this till my supper date tonight.

13 years ago

catherine

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Since I am a big fan of the long-over-slim look, I like this. On another note, as an IBCLC, I love doulas.

13 years ago

Hil

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Yay! I love birthy people

13 years ago

Katiepea

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I adore this colour on you! Simply beautiful to match your gorgeous face. I hope you wear it all the time.

I am truly no fashion expert however I'd love to see you try pairing this top with a long necklace to give you an vertical line along with a pair of ballet pumps.

13 years ago

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