Well it is that time of the week.
No we will NOT discuss Cate's outfit, which I still kind of like, BTW. However, for THE definitive review, go back to see xoxo's comment in yesterday's post - she made me laugh out loud with her laser-like evisceration of Cate's dress!
But as always, I digress. Today is serious stuff!!
Today's question - how do you put your outfits together? This is a big one and of course, I need to be more specific in my question, but you all can be as broad as you like in your responses
Things I want to know:
1) do you take a lot of time to put your outfits together or do you just instinctively know what you want to do?
2) do you ever wonder if you are putting things together in the most flattering way?
3) how do you choose which shoes?
4) how do you know if your outfit "works"? Is it a gut feeling? If you aren't feeling 100%, do you still wear it anyway or do you start over?
Today's question was precipitated by this morning in my house!
Now, hold on! This is NOT the outfit I didn't like, so just know that before we keep going!
So what was the problem? Well first it was the tights? black, blue, navy?? Then shoes??? boots???
I made an executive decision to dig out those royal blue tights I bought a couple of years ago,. I know - some of you are not fans of the coloured tights, but I was okay.
So what was the next problem? I brought up cobblestone suede pumps, cobblestone booties, darker brown booties and then the shoes that I eventually chose - brown leather mary janes from Talbots, seen below:
Now as soon as I took this picture, I was guffawing, since it reminded me so much of this:
Sometimes I even crack me up!
But again, I digress - I tried all of the shoes on - thought some looked too light against the dark tights, some looked to precious, but I still wasn't sure. When I got to these shoes - I was okay. I cannot tell you WHY I thought they were okay, I just did! Maybe you disagree?
BTW - that is a nougat london cardi I recently purchased on sale here in town (I note the website above) - I am really loving the details, so took a close up for you:
Okay, back on topic now!!
But some days are NOT so successful! Because of the great affection I have for you all, and because it is the season for giving, I am about to give you the gift of laughter. But you must promise to never tell anyone that you saw this photo, I will vow it was doctored if I am ever put on the witness stand!
No - I won't make it larger - don't ask!! I put this concoction on, had my picture taken, gasped and ran back upstairs, changing into this instead:
I mean WTH?????????? I plea early morning insanity, but really it is more than that!! I am obviously trying too hard and I need to make things simpler!!!
Now, you are either all still with me or thinking "God, I am definitely sending that picture to Aunt Marge - she only has weeks to live and she needs a laugh as much as the next person." or "note to self: never post outfits that don't work on the web.."
But I am fearless.. And I did not wear it out. But it was horrifying to me all the same.
So - am I the only person on the internet who struggles with this??? I am seriously, seriously considering doing what GF suggests and going down to about 10 things for work. I am worn out trying to be fashionable! I love clothes and dressing up but I don't think I am all that good at it!!!
As always, I love your comments. Be extra generous and kind today - I feel like I just flashed you all!!!!
Have a most amazing day and stay safe out there! Those of you forced to get a drink or to look away - I know, I understand...
No we will NOT discuss Cate's outfit, which I still kind of like, BTW. However, for THE definitive review, go back to see xoxo's comment in yesterday's post - she made me laugh out loud with her laser-like evisceration of Cate's dress!
But as always, I digress. Today is serious stuff!!
Today's question - how do you put your outfits together? This is a big one and of course, I need to be more specific in my question, but you all can be as broad as you like in your responses
Things I want to know:
1) do you take a lot of time to put your outfits together or do you just instinctively know what you want to do?
2) do you ever wonder if you are putting things together in the most flattering way?
3) how do you choose which shoes?
4) how do you know if your outfit "works"? Is it a gut feeling? If you aren't feeling 100%, do you still wear it anyway or do you start over?
Today's question was precipitated by this morning in my house!
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| old Joe Fresh Dress, old Talbots shoes and nougat london cardi, which is on sale here |
So what was the problem? Well first it was the tights? black, blue, navy?? Then shoes??? boots???
I made an executive decision to dig out those royal blue tights I bought a couple of years ago,. I know - some of you are not fans of the coloured tights, but I was okay.
So what was the next problem? I brought up cobblestone suede pumps, cobblestone booties, darker brown booties and then the shoes that I eventually chose - brown leather mary janes from Talbots, seen below:
Now as soon as I took this picture, I was guffawing, since it reminded me so much of this:
Sometimes I even crack me up!
But again, I digress - I tried all of the shoes on - thought some looked too light against the dark tights, some looked to precious, but I still wasn't sure. When I got to these shoes - I was okay. I cannot tell you WHY I thought they were okay, I just did! Maybe you disagree?
BTW - that is a nougat london cardi I recently purchased on sale here in town (I note the website above) - I am really loving the details, so took a close up for you:
Okay, back on topic now!!
But some days are NOT so successful! Because of the great affection I have for you all, and because it is the season for giving, I am about to give you the gift of laughter. But you must promise to never tell anyone that you saw this photo, I will vow it was doctored if I am ever put on the witness stand!
No - I won't make it larger - don't ask!! I put this concoction on, had my picture taken, gasped and ran back upstairs, changing into this instead:
I mean WTH?????????? I plea early morning insanity, but really it is more than that!! I am obviously trying too hard and I need to make things simpler!!!
Now, you are either all still with me or thinking "God, I am definitely sending that picture to Aunt Marge - she only has weeks to live and she needs a laugh as much as the next person." or "note to self: never post outfits that don't work on the web.."
But I am fearless.. And I did not wear it out. But it was horrifying to me all the same.
So - am I the only person on the internet who struggles with this??? I am seriously, seriously considering doing what GF suggests and going down to about 10 things for work. I am worn out trying to be fashionable! I love clothes and dressing up but I don't think I am all that good at it!!!
As always, I love your comments. Be extra generous and kind today - I feel like I just flashed you all!!!!
Have a most amazing day and stay safe out there! Those of you forced to get a drink or to look away - I know, I understand...
