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andrew's wifey
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Random Fashion Ramblings. Yes, I'm bored.
andrew's wifey
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My next job isn't due until September 13th, sooo....
I'm really bad at fashion. I mean BAD. I'm wearing a pair of jeans with crocs sandals and a t-shirt right now.
When I see an outfit put together, I can tell if it looks good or not, but I couldn't put it together. With the dresses and shoes and whatnot in my post below, I know well enough not to put a purple shoe with a green dress, but when you all say 'metallic'- I have no idea if gold, silver, pewter, whatever would work better with it.
Also, I like the look of accessorizing an outfit with purple in it with gold jewelry, but I can't wear that around here without someone saying, "Geaux Tigers!" because of course down here anything with purple and gold HAS to be attached to LSU.
Lastly- I saw y'all posting about leggings and skirts the other day. I have no idea how to build an outfit with leggings or tights without looking completely silly. Any guidance in that dept would be much appreciated.
Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
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Re: Random Fashion Ramblings. Yes, I'm bored.
I get jealous of all the leggings/tights/skinny jean/boot posts. I have no azz and can't wear any of those things. I end up looking like I've got a load in my britches from them sagging where my butt should be.
The thing about metallic shoes is that most metallics will match that outfit. Probably not a shimmery copper. But silver or gold would work. I think if you incorporate the green with purple & gold, it wouldn't be LSU-y.
I wear leggings and tights with tunics or dresses. Anything that goes at least halfway down my thighs. Just use leggings like you would tights. I wear flats but you could also do boots or low heels.
No, but it'd be mardi gras-y
"I stammered, unable to form a coherent thought because I have a vagina."
I've got butt, but I also have super lumpy thighs to match, so that causes a problem with these outfits.
Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
I found a cute website where you can "match up" and create outfits. Its a neat way to see if things do look good together and they are real clothes so you can create an outfit and figure out exactly where to get it and how much it is. plus you can look at other people's designs and get inspiration for outfits ( and see how much and where you can find them as well) the site is here:
https://www.polyvore.com/cgi/home-new?bid=27306fa
and to create a new "set" and play with designs all you have to do is click create in the upper toolbar. This is just a fun little website that helps pass time and give me fashion ideas. Hope it helps!
Haha, yes. yes that would be an issue.
Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
Probably with the purple dress. Not the green one, IMO.
ETA: I am only talking about shoes. You should not do Gold as a color in the overall wedding.
I see! Thanks- and I like the top pair a whole bunch.
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Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
Where do you live? My biggest pointer, if you're really bad at putting together outfits is to go to Nordstrom and talk to a personal shopper. They don't charge, and they can really help.
Also, those silly TodayShow segments help too. So do Cosmo articles about making 30 outfits out of 12 pieces or whatever.
What is your body type?
Leggings: I'm a big girl and I love them. I always make sure I'm wearing a LONG tunic or shorter dress over (re: bum and hips are covered) and I usually have a belt with them to create accent on my waist.
Yeah, I kind of want those shoes now. I don't think I'd have occasion to wear them, though.
ETA: Link- https://www.zappos.com/nine-west-rocha-taupe-leather They are also $$$
There's no Nordstrom with in at least 100 miles of Louisiana.
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When does the Today Show come on? I'm at work 8-5 CST M-F. I could always check the site for clips though.
As for body type, I don't know how to identify it. Larger framed and frumpy? I'm 5'9ish, sizes 12/14.
Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
I'm plus sized, but I'm still able to pull off the tights/leggings look. I do carry my weight around my middle, but like ohashlet said, a belt can do wonders for creating a waist.
The majority of the tunics that I wear with leggings are a linen or cotton fabric. I don't like anything that clings because that obviously shows all flaws. I have some "sheer" tunics I wear in the summer, but they aren't really clingy and I wear a tank top under them.
I've never tried boots, I have big calves from dancing and playing soccer til I was 18, so I usually stick with flats. One thing I AM really bad at is accessorizing. I never know what looks good with what. So I usually stick to a basic necklace and a basic pair of earrings.