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WIW: feeling springy (ETA: more attempts)

April 10, 2014

This is an attempt at the Cropped sweater over longer shirt ensemble.  I'm not sure I got it, nor am I sure that this particular cropped sweater is a good choice for trying this way.

But I figured it's worth a try, and you all could set me straight :)

Black cropped sweater over a bright floral buttondown, with full-length boyfriend jeans (so that I can wear socks), and black pointy-toe oxfords (with a mid heel)

Does it work? I feel like the proportions are off....

ETA: Here's another attempt - one with a longer shirt (which is a bit too stiff to be worn this way, I suspect), and the same two shirts with a different pair of jeans - this one without the slouch).    What do you think?  (I'm pretty convinced that no, they don't especially work)

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13 Comments

  • Golden replied 10 years ago

    I think the proportions are off too, the sweater looks a bit too short to me.

  • carambola replied 10 years ago

    Love the BF jeans and oxfords. I like the cropped sweater and I think a longer shirt with a more traditional shirttail might help the proportions.

  • Helena replied 10 years ago

    I think it's cute - but my expertise level on trends is low, so take that for what it's worth!

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Forgot to take a side view - the floral shirt has a bit of a hi-low hem, and is longer and curved in the back.

    I think you're right that traditional shirt tails would help the shape.

  • Emily replied 10 years ago

    I'm not loving the proportions either, but the print on the blouse is really pretty and springy.  I think both the sweater and top may need to be a touch longer. A long sleeved sweater or a longer, sleeveless top underneath this sweater might be worth a shot.

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    A great effort. 

    I think the blouse is a little short for the layered effect and lower crotch point of the jeans. Try a longer under layer, Amy. You are almost there. xo

  • JenA replied 10 years ago

    I love the blouse! And I think these pants are really flattering on you. I'm wondering if the high contrast between the blouse and black sweater is part of the issue. 

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Thank you for the suggestions!  As soon as I get a chance, I'll hop up and look for a longer shirt as an underlayer, then take a new pic :)

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Okay - I'm trying a few new combos of this.  But I still kinda think they don't work.  Am I right?   I may have to watch for longer shirts, and different cropped sweaters, because I love the idea of this formula so much :)

  • greenglove replied 10 years ago

    I was going to say exactly what Angie said (honestly!)
    A longer top.
    I also think a slightly fitted or aline top with a shirtail hem works with  a boxy crop.
    It is a tricky thing to do, like in art, an inch or two in one direction makes all the difference in both design and proportion in clothing.
    Love the look on you!

  • Jules replied 10 years ago

    White shirt and skinnies for the win... love this take! 

  • Aida replied 10 years ago

    Amy you're so leggy I think you need an even longer top still. The white shirt version looks a lot better though. Getting closer!

  • Lantana replied 10 years ago

    Stay with this Amy because this is a look just made for you. The white shirt is better and maybe it might help the proportions if the cuffs were rolled a wee bit higher , so there is not such a deep white band of material challenging the cropped sleeves.
    I love this look and will be trying it myself. I appreciate the sensible suggestions you've recieved from the forum. Aren't they a great bunch?

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