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WIW and the value of pics

March 8, 2014

Well, I was going to ask you about the proportions of an outfit I'm planning.  Until I went to edit the picture and realized that I didn't like the top at all.  

So grateful for a camera and a way to see how I look before I go out looking like that!

Anyway, here's what I wore the past few days, pics notwithstanding.

#1 - just a basic white sweater and cream oxfords with camo jeans.

#2 - inspired by Emanuelle Alt's white jeans outfit (#4)

#3 the shoes worn with #2.  They're new-to-me, but very old.  Still in good shape, and I picked them up because I've been looking for black almond-toe boots.  (Well, and because they were free).  Do you think they fit the bill if I polish them up a bit?

and #5, the rejected outfit.  I didn't realize there was weird fading on the shirt until I tried brighening the pic.  Out it goes.

#6 What I might wear instead of #5?  Is it okay?  (The camera is about at hip-height, sorry for the weird angle)

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12 Comments

  • adorkable replied 10 years ago

    I like 1 a lot - looks warm and cozy! And 2 looks like a perfect take on 4!

    I definitely prefer 6 to 5. The red booties are seriously awesome - and I'm also curious to see outfit 6 with the shoes from 5.

    Do you have another touch of red? (Jewelry, maybe?) I think that might also be fun!

  • April replied 10 years ago

    I don't know, Amiable, I bought a chambray shirt at Gap recently that had very deliberate fading on it much like yours does.  Are you certain it's a reject?  

    And what do the black boots look like from the side?

  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago

    I think some good shoe polish (I like Lincoln Stain Wax best) and the boot is #2 will be ready to rock and roll looks-wise. How do your feet do in previously worn shoes? That would be me biggest concern, injuring my knees or hips or such b/c of a previous users wear pattern being different than mine.  The #2 outfit is fab. I think i'd like 6 better with a more tonal shoe, or another pop somewhere to tie in the booties (says the girl who just posted an outfit with red shoes and no other red.... hmmmm do as i say not as i do? .... )

  • Jeanie replied 10 years ago

    Yeah, the camera pics have really saved me from some fashion disasters.  Funny how you can't see it in the mirror but you can in the pic.

    I like #1 & #2 and I think the boots are worth keeping with a polish up.  

    I think that a lot of the new denim shirts are coming with that fading in the front.  I thought it was weird at 1st but then my eye adjusted.  You might consider keeping it.

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Well hey - if denim shirts with that type of fading are coming back, I just might keep it and try it out this Spring.  It's too short for pants, I think, so it'll be a summer skirts and capris shirt.

    And I'm beginning to think that the gray/black skirt I'm wearing in #5-6 might not be a great choice.  Oh, the trauma of trying to dress myself!  :)

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    and Sarah A - previously worn shoes are usually 6-8 hour shoes for me.  I can't wear them for conferences where I'll be on my feet for 16 hours a day, but otherwise, they work okay for me.  All but two pair of my shoes were used when I got them.  (One of those are my running shoes, the others are ones I got specifically for conference wear).

  • shiny replied 10 years ago

    Can you wear #5 shirt with white pants in #2? It seems that's what Emanuelle Alt is doing in pic #4.  Does it half-tuck into jeans or is it still too short? How does it look tucked into the skirt? It does seem to be a good skirt length. I would love to see #5 but with the red booties, to add some interest. 

    I am loving the camo 's ... and your hair! 

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    #1 and #2 are my favorites. I like the fading on the denim shirt, I'd keep it around for another season. And I agree about checking photos before heading out the door - amazing how sometimes things look different in pics than they do in the mirror!

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Ended up going a different route for my outfit tomorrow.  Hopefully I can get better pics in the light.

    And here's another pic of the fading on that jean shirt. Still look current-ish?

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  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    I like your take on the EA outfit--nice! The boots are good to go with some polish.
    All outfits are good here. #1 looks cozy and I like how you've lightened the camo look with cream--so fresh looking.
    The last outfit is very cool. The red booties add a nice bit of color.
    I see what you mean about the fading on the shirt. To me it looks a little odd, but honestly, I doubt I'd have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. I'm also wondering if it's one of those things that is less apparent IRL than in the photo.

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    Nice set of outfits. Your have done EA proud:) I actually prefer #5 over #6. For me #6 has just a little too much going on. I find #5 a very attractive outfit and the fading doesn't bother me at all. Lovely.

  • shiny replied 10 years ago

    The fading on the shirt doesn't bother me, but if it is bothering you, you could pop that V neck sweater in your latest pic #1 over it. Actually that could add another layer of interest to your outfit there, with the floral skirt. 

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