So, I LOVE the colors and patterns in this top...in fact it is one of the VERY few items that have come through my store that I paid "real" money for. By that I mean I bought it before it went into final clearance because I knew it wouldn't last until then. I was right on that front, we sold out of our stock within 2 weeks. However....I really didn't consider how this top would look ON me.
I am not a very tall woman...you can tell I barely top that armoire! I'm only 5'3, wear between a 6 & 8 pant and I have a pretty big chest (D cup). Those really aren't good proportions for this floaty top with elastic waistband as it adds a ton of bulk where I really don't need the help! Were I proportioned differently, say a hell of a lot taller perhaps, my legs could balance out the poofy. Pairing it with this length skirt was also not a good choice as my line is basically all straight and wide. But, you know what? It was 85 degrees out and I was only going to the grocery store and to pick the kids up at school. I figured, even though it wasn't a totally rockin' outfit, at least I wasn't in yoga pants. Small victories people, small victories.
If I was going to attempt to visually lengthen my legs, and I worked a very short shift, I could perhaps make this top better for my frame with this bottom:
So, I still look big on top, but at least the slim bootcut narrows and lengthens overall. Are you wondering why I would need to work a short shift? Because these pants are really long and I have to wear 4 inch heels just to get them off the ground. And, if you read yesterday's post, you know a little bit of what I have to do at work occasionally! ;o)
Kayley at Sidewalk Ready has a great post about proportions, go check it out.
'till next time,
Alyssa
A short skirt would have a similar effect of lengthening your legs.
ReplyDeleteWere I "of an age" where anything shorter than that were appropriate, I would agree!! :o0
DeleteHi Alyssa, I found you through GCOGH. I love you blog. I am a mommy trying to get out of my jeans and sneaker rut and reclaim my closet. First of all you look FABULOUS! I wonder what you first outfit would look like with the top tucked and maybe a belt to define your your waist.
ReplyDelete@rwilliamson. Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you like the blog. You are very sweet with the nice compliment as well. As to tucking this shirt, I actually did try that but it is just a lot of fabric and it tends to ride out with the elastic! Great thinking though, and if my mommy tummy were smaller, I'm sure that would work.
Deleteit's so true, isn't it? working those proportions make all the difference. i lovvvve the top with the white pants. you look gorgeous! xoxo linds {{www.rubygirlblog.com}}
ReplyDelete@rubygirl. Thanks! That is so nice of you to say. Feel free to throw up a link if you have a proportions post on your site!
DeleteI do that too! I buy something because I love the print, but forget that the style might not be too flattering on me. But you figured out how to work that top!!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI got hard when I saw the skirt picture
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