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WIW: on the frumpy side

February 28, 2014

Yesterday, I had a meeting with some customers.   My normal "business" wear is wide-leg pants and a tailored top, but I've been wanting to switch it up, so I wore skinny pants and a loose-fitting (waist surrendering) sweater.  It felt just a tad frumpy - not so much as to make me uncomfortable at the site, but it made me wish for a little more edge.

Looking at the pictures, though, I don't think it's too bad, what do you think?
(#2 is lightened to show the top detail - it has a self-scarf thingy)

Today I was inspired by this pic (#4), and wanted to lighten it up for spring.  But I feel like it's adding a lot of bulk to my body - I may change....

Again, what are your thoughts?

ETA: outfit 3 with skinnies rather than bf jeans.  Better?

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16 Comments

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Oh - I know.  I'll change to skinny jeans instead of boyfriends.

  • ramya replied 10 years ago

    1-2 Just need semi tuck to add structure I think amiable. That seems the thing to do in  fluid tops...
    I like both 3 & 5... but I understand your preferance to 5...

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    I think #3 looks at fab as #5. Great casual look on you, Amy. 

    Also, I think it's about the hem in the top in #1/#2 not giving you sufficient structure. Does that make sense? 

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Yes, I think that's exactly it - the outfit didn't have enough structure for me, and I couldn't figure out where it should be coming from.  Thank you!  I'll be posting more attempts at business casual with skinnies in the next few weeks, as I prep for a conference (in Toronto!)

  • replied 10 years ago

    I don't think these are frumpy -- I think they just might need tweaking. I think the hem on the shirt in 1 might do better with a semi-tuck?

    I like both your casual looks, they look warm and comfy.

  • Isabel replied 10 years ago

    I like Ramya's and Ceit's idea of the semi-tuck.  But I actually like the outfits.  Except for the chick in #4.  Who stands in the middle of the street in the dead of winter with their hands in their pockets and their coat open ?    ;  )

  • Helena replied 10 years ago

    Hi, for what it's worth, I don't see any frump - just a more relaxed, understated vibe. :)

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    I am not seeing frump, and I love the plaid peeking out.

  • Liz A. replied 10 years ago

    Hmmm are those trousers in pic 1?  In my office, those wrinkles (? not sure what to call them, slouches?) would look out of place and a bit sloppy in comparison.  Not sure of the tone of your workplace.

    ETA: This particular problem might be solved by having the pants hemmed if you so desired.

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Lol Liz - I was by far the dressiest person in the building with those on :)  It's a jeans and polo workplace that I was visiting.  (And not nice-looking jeans, mind you)

  • Marmee replied 10 years ago

    Oh my goodness, I love, love, love #3 and 5.  So cute!  I don't think that #1/2 is frumpy, but I would be interested in seeing the semi tuck.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    What Angie said!! 

  • El Cee replied 10 years ago

    Wow… #3 and #5 are both knockouts! Agree with Angie and others that #1 and #2 just need some tweaking to add more structure. Semi-tucking (with a fab belt) is a great idea.

  • shedev replied 10 years ago

    Love both the ones with the white sweater.

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    I really like both outfits with the plaid shirt and white sweater.   I prefer #5 with the skinnies, but they both look good.  I also like #1/2 because I think the skinnies look good with the unstructured top.

  • JulieJohn replied 10 years ago

    I like them all. I think the addition of the long coat like in the inspiration photo might do add that little twist of something. In any case, you look nice and lively.

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