Fashion gurus..help please!

[SweetGigi]

I never thought of it that way, HM. My feet are size 5. Then again I have a hard time finding shoes that are even adult sizes sometimes.


ETA: I'm glad you like them, Callinectes

 

[BiBunny]

All i can say is that anyone that can wear yellow or orange shoes must have really small feet. You put those friggin things on my size 10's and you might as well just call me fucking Big Bird.

Bwahahahaha! Ditto. 'Cept sometimes I'm a 10, and sometimes I'm an 11, depending on how the shoe is made.

The hell of being tall and built like a man is that you have feet the size of a man's, too, LOL. There's a reason I have lots of black shoes in my closet.

(Not to mention that warm colors like yellow and orange look awful on me with my pale skin.)

 

[Bi_Kitty]

All i can say is that anyone that can wear yellow or orange shoes must have really small feet. You put those friggin things on my size 10's and you might as well just call me fucking Big Bird.

OMG LMAO!!!! Yes, I agree! Those are two clothes that I don't wear on my feet for that exact reason (other reason being I don't look good in either color).

Thank you for making me giggle, HM.

 

[HottieMama]

OMG LMAO!!!! Yes, I agree! Those are two clothes that I don't wear on my feet for that exact reason (other reason being I don't look good in either color).

Thank you for making me giggle, HM.

You're more than welcome, sweets...

 

[satindesire]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was asked some fashion advice yesterday by my BFF L, who has a hard time layering.

Layering is THE fashion trend, since skin is no longer in, the popularity of longer shirts and layering pieces has skyrocketed.

The thing you need to remember first is layering is only as difficult as you make it. When you shop, deliberately LOOK for pieces that will layer well with your existing wardrobe, or buy pieces that go together and try them on at the store so you won't have to make a return trip. Also, lower layering pieces like tank tops need not be expensive at all. I shop at Wet Seal, Charolette Russe and Rainbow to get tank tops under 10 dollars.

Coordinating colors is good, but not the hard and fast rule. I often mix brights with pastels, patterns with solids and neon colors with black or white. Adding interest in the way of contrasting shades or prints is a good way to get noticed.

Yoga tunics and three-quarter length low scoop necked shirts look great paired with longer tank tops. The rule is your undershirt (tank top) should be longest, falling at or slightly above your crotch. The second shirt (long, mid-, or short-sleeved) can fall anywhere from below your hip to your navel.

However, if you choose to add another layer on top, with a total of three shirts, make sure they're at least in the same color family or with a neutral to avoid too much busy-ness to the eye. The shirt on top should be the shortest, with the hem falling between just below the navel to right under the breasts.

The most conservative and popular to wear three layers is to make sure the hemlines of the shirt are very similar in length, with the two bottom layers just barely peeking out below and/or above the hem/neckline of the top shirt.

Making sure that the tank top is visible above the top layer isn't necessary, but if you're busty like me it's a great way to avoid showing too much cleavage so that you can carry on a civilized conversation with the penis-bearing gender without too much grunting and sweaty pawing. Just make sure the top layer has a lower and contrasting-shaped neckline than the tank beneath. (I.E. A square necked tank top with a v-necked yoga tunic, etc.)

Make sure that the bottom layer of all your pieces is long enough to sit or bend down in without showing any skin.

Pair layering with a floaty skirt, jeans or even smart business slacks and you've got a fashionable way to wear your favorite seasonal colors!

Matching shoes+bag not necessary! ^_^

Any further questions about fashion for the under-35 group please feel free to contact me via PM or if the OP doesn't mind, here.

 

[FurryFury]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was asked some fashion advice yesterday by my BFF L, who has a hard time layering.

Layering is THE fashion trend, since skin is no longer in, the popularity of longer shirts and layering pieces has skyrocketed.

The thing you need to remember first is layering is only as difficult as you make it. When you shop, deliberately LOOK for pieces that will layer well with your existing wardrobe, or buy pieces that go together and try them on at the store so you won't have to make a return trip. Also, lower layering pieces like tank tops need not be expensive at all. I shop at Wet Seal, Charolette Russe and Rainbow to get tank tops under 10 dollars.

Coordinating colors is good, but not the hard and fast rule. I often mix brights with pastels, patterns with solids and neon colors with black or white. Adding interest in the way of contrasting shades or prints is a good way to get noticed.

Yoga tunics and three-quarter length low scoop necked shirts look great paired with longer tank tops. The rule is your undershirt (tank top) should be longest, falling at or slightly above your crotch. The second shirt (long, mid-, or short-sleeved) can fall anywhere from below your hip to your navel.

However, if you choose to add another layer on top, with a total of three shirts, make sure they're at least in the same color family or with a neutral to avoid too much busy-ness to the eye. The shirt on top should be the shortest, with the hem falling between just below the navel to right under the breasts.

The most conservative and popular to wear three layers is to make sure the hemlines of the shirt are very similar in length, with the two bottom layers just barely peeking out below and/or above the hem/neckline of the top shirt.

Making sure that the tank top is visible above the top layer isn't necessary, but if you're busty like me it's a great way to avoid showing too much cleavage so that you can carry on a civilized conversation with the penis-bearing gender without too much grunting and sweaty pawing. Just make sure the top layer has a lower and contrasting-shaped neckline than the tank beneath. (I.E. A square necked tank top with a v-necked yoga tunic, etc.)

Make sure that the bottom layer of all your pieces is long enough to sit or bend down in without showing any skin.

Pair layering with a floaty skirt, jeans or even smart business slacks and you've got a fashionable way to wear your favorite seasonal colors!

Matching shoes+bag not necessary! ^_^

Any further questions about fashion for the under-35 group please feel free to contact me via PM or if the OP doesn't mind, here.

Fashion ageist!

*huffs off*

 

[FurryFury]

I've held it in as long as I can.

I hate wedges.

There I said it.

 

[SweetGigi]

Maybe we should merge this thread with the fashion fuax-pa thread?

 

[jockdom]

Sandals and socks! ughhh

 

[HottieMama]

Layering does NOT work with chubby girls, IMO. It accentuates the negatives and adds bulk.

 

[Essene]

Hey all,

I have a lovely navy blue shirt dress..beautiful cut, hugs the right places, looks fab, but i am having a terrible time finding shoes. All of the navy shoes I have seen are really frumpy. Black is out, IMHO. White..ugh. What other options do I have?


Thanks!!

Oh I have something really similar. I got some knee high brown stiletto boots for the colder months, and I find that it also looks really cute with a pair of chucks (my beloved converse allstars)- which is really comfortable.

I think brown would be an okay color for any shoe that you choose to go with it as well.

 

[00Syd]

I've held it in as long as I can.

I hate wedges.

There I said it.

I too hate wedges! They are SO AWFUL.

I also hate layering.

"Oh, let me cover up my gorgeous bod with too many clothes, because no one wants to see my abs."

Also baggy pants? Popularized by the devil.

Goddamn it men, I want to see your ass in tight pants okay? Is that so much to ask?

*harumph*

 

[SweetGigi]

again, I call for this to be moved to the fashion faux-pa thread. Esp if this is gonna turn into a 'what not to wear' sorta thing.

 

[FurryFury]

again, I call for this to be moved to the fashion faux-pa thread. Esp if this is gonna turn into a 'what not to wear' sorta thing.

It can be the thread that NEVER ENDS!

 

[SweetGigi]

It can be the thread that NEVER ENDS!

hehehh, cute.

 

[satindesire]

I too hate wedges! They are SO AWFUL.

I also hate layering.

"Oh, let me cover up my gorgeous bod with too many clothes, because no one wants to see my abs."

Also baggy pants? Popularized by the devil.

Goddamn it men, I want to see your ass in tight pants okay? Is that so much to ask?

*harumph*

I guess my gorgeous bod likes to stay conservative. Especially in the workplace and when I'm not with Sir. I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, and a lot of girls around my age feel the same way.

I think layering can be a really awesome and cute way to still look sexy and put together without the slightest hint of tart.

Not that tart isn't good. Just not always called for.

 

[satindesire]

Fashion ageist!

*huffs off*

They say oil of clove works wonders for a bruised ego.

 

[satindesire]

Wanted to add this:

This is a great example of how layering is cute and covers you but still can remain sexy.

See? If I had worn the yoga tunic by itself, I'd be falling out of it. I'm busty, I can't afford to be making a house call to do some poor schmuck's wireless system and have my tits in his face. Not very professional of me. ^_^

 

[FurryFury]

They say oil of clove works wonders for a bruised ego.

*sticks out tongue*

 

[FurryFury]

Wanted to add this:

This is a great example of how layering is cute and covers you but still can remain sexy.

See? If I had worn the yoga tunic by itself, I'd be falling out of it. I'm busty, I can't afford to be making a house call to do some poor schmuck's wireless system and have my tits in his face. Not very professional of me. ^_^

Great example of good layering.

 

[Netzach]

layering a couple of things is a way of life in this climate.

Looking like pseudo homeless handknit Williamsburg Vincent Gallo casting couch reject girl with a dress over jeans and 2 sweaters over that - do not want.

 

[intothewoods]

Wanted to add this:

This is a great example of how layering is cute and covers you but still can remain sexy.

See? If I had worn the yoga tunic by itself, I'd be falling out of it. I'm busty, I can't afford to be making a house call to do some poor schmuck's wireless system and have my tits in his face. Not very professional of me. ^_^

Sweetie. I love you, but if I wore that to work, I would cause a riot. When I think of covered, that's not the pic that comes to mind! But you go with your bad self.

 

[satindesire]

Sweetie. I love you, but if I wore that to work, I would cause a riot. When I think of covered, that's not the pic that comes to mind! But you go with your bad self.

Hah! Thank you.

My bad self *merry!*

But...of course it's not turtleneck-COVERED. I'm certainly not inclined towards burka-dom. Sir gives me a lot of leeway with my clothing options because...well, hell, I'm an ASSet to his company, if you know what I mean. But I don't show belly at all, and I always wear sleeves.

But hell, it's better than showing it all, yannow? Layering doesn't necessarily mean unsexy.

For some reason my breast tissue sits really high up on my chest, so I literally have to wear a turtleneck to keep from showing some cleavage. My boobs start right beneath my clavicle. I guess it's because I've actually finally hit puberty (at 23) but my ribcage is so narrow they have nowhere to go but north...?

Low cut shirts are NOT an option for me without something under it.

 

[intothewoods]

Hah! Thank you.

My bad self *merry!*

But...of course it's not turtleneck-COVERED. I'm certainly not inclined towards burka-dom. Sir gives me a lot of leeway with my clothing options because...well, hell, I'm an ASSet to his company, if you know what I mean. But I don't show belly at all, and I always wear sleeves.

But hell, it's better than showing it all, yannow? Layering doesn't necessarily mean unsexy.

For some reason my breast tissue sits really high up on my chest, so I literally have to wear a turtleneck to keep from showing some cleavage. My boobs start right beneath my clavicle. I guess it's because I've actually finally hit puberty (at 23) but my ribcage is so narrow they have nowhere to go but north...?

Low cut shirts are NOT an option for me without something under it.

I actually have the same issue as you, and I've had a kid! My cleavage has a life of its own. I don't have to wear a turtleneck, but I generally will wear boatneck or fairly high cut on the neck shirts to work. I wear turtlenecks when it's cold.

Summer is really the worst, because I just want to wear loose comfortable clothing with no sleeves, but it's not really done here. I just want yell, but it's hot! Button down shirts are the most appropriate, but I really feel uncomfortable in them. I was actually thinking I should open a clothing store that sells fashion forward clothing that's also appropriate for a professional job in a conservative office. Maybe I'll start a website. I mean, JCrew, Banana Republic, Gap - I can't wear a lot of the stuff they sell. It's just too flashy or casual. But I'm not completely stuffy and Brooks Brothers, ya know? And Ann Taylor is just too dowdy. Boo.

 

[BiBunny]

I actually have the same issue as you, and I've had a kid! My cleavage has a life of its own. I don't have to wear a turtleneck, but I generally will wear boatneck or fairly high cut on the neck shirts to work. I wear turtlenecks when it's cold.

Summer is really the worst, because I just want to wear loose comfortable clothing with no sleeves, but it's not really done here. I just want yell, but it's hot! Button down shirts are the most appropriate, but I really feel uncomfortable in them. I was actually thinking I should open a clothing store that sells fashion forward clothing that's also appropriate for a professional job in a conservative office. Maybe I'll start a website. I mean, JCrew, Banana Republic, Gap - I can't wear a lot of the stuff they sell. It's just too flashy or casual. But I'm not completely stuffy and Brooks Brothers, ya know? And Ann Taylor is just too dowdy. Boo.

Please. And make fat bitch sizes for me.

I have the same problems with my boobs. Unfortunately, button downs don't fit worth a crap, either, because to get 'em big enough so that the buttons don't gap at the widest part of my breasts, the rest of the shirt hangs hugely, and I look pregnant. *Sigh*