Fun Stuff > CHATTER
Let's have a fashion advice thread.
est:
It is my opinion you pretty much cannot go wrong with a nice black shirt and a decent pair of jeans.
I wore this to work today because I had to move some workstations around and didn't want to wear work gear while crawling around under desks, etc. Have to do more of the same tomorrow, so it'll probably be casual gear again.
I really need a decent casual jacket though. Something in between a hoodie and a work jacket or leather jacket. I have one decent one, but it shrunk in the wash and is now a little too short for me length and arm-wise. Any suggestions? (other than "buy another one of those jackets in one size larger")
edit: augh oh god, creepy eyes in the first pic. Awesome.
jhocking:
--- Quote from: bainidhe_dub on 25 Aug 2008, 22:19 ---I am trying to figure out how to dress like a grown-up lady.
--- End quote ---
Why? The world is boring enough as it is.
tania:
i need to figure that out too.
mostly so i can have something decent to wear for job interviews and look older than 12.
fatty:
Rosie: smart casual is like my specialty. I think you've got it downpat actually, this is my general guide.
You appear to have a summer complexion, your best options are cool light colours (though probably not too much pastels). Nothing too primary, with black or navy as a base. Very pale cream is better than white.
They key is mixing casual and smart elements in the same outfit (sounds obvious right).
- Cute flats and sandals are essential. Have a simple black pair, and any other simple styles you think you can incorporate. Be careful with anything too open-toed, they tend to make your toes splay out and are less 'smart'.
- Make sure you have a dark base colour that suits you. Black, Navy or Brown. It's okay to have 2, i mix black and brown, as long as you know what clothes/outfits match what base colours.
- Fitted tops. I don't know what these are called. Blouses with collars or a good [u=http://prologo.co.nz/catalog/images/t3402_worn.jpg]neckline[/u]. These look good and smart by themselves, but can be dressed up or down. 3/4 length tops (this is not everyone's thing) make for really good semi-casual. T-shirt sleeves or skinny straps looks more girly or informal. Thick straps and longsleeves look more seirous. Good fitted tops help your body look proportioned. Look at gathers, pleats, darts and lengths to see what kind of tops make your figure look best. Tops which just hang straight work for very few people.
- Layering. Sweaters, cardigans and vests go with tops to soften the edges.
- The right jacket makes a huge difference. Peacoats are fancy, so are any of the long knitted ones. I like cropped bomber jackets myself. Anything fitted is better than a hoodie.
- Fitted Jeans and pants (duh). Pants that don't flare or are too long are best when wearing flats or boots. Straight, slim and bootcut.
- I'm determined that their is a skirt for everyone. You need the right length, the right cut etc, but it's out there somewhere. Skirts and stockings are a great combination as it keeps you warm enough and isn't too revealing if you don't feel like it.
Add interest: Colour highlights and accessories do wonders. They make an outfit pop. A few nice belts, necklaces and scarfs that you can pick up on your way out make your combination seem unique every day.
- Work outfits: Slim dark pants, fitted shirts and neat jackets will get you through most. The right skirts will really help mix things up. In my opinion the right shoes are stylish, but low heeled and closed-toed.
Jace:
--- Quote from: est on 25 Aug 2008, 17:14 ---Yeah, I will agree on the glasses thing. I think that their height is ok, but I think they are perhaps a little too wide for your rather slim face.
--- End quote ---
I've actually been wanting to get contacts for a while, but I live in the Valley of the Hellsun and need someone to drive me home after an optomitrist appointment so I don't burn the hell out of my eyes. I also need an eye exam. But I definitely want contacts, I think I look better without my glasses on, I just can't see better.
--- Quote from: est on 25 Aug 2008, 17:14 ---As for clothes, I don't know about everyone else but I am not too crash hot on grey shirts in general. I know that is just one picture, but it's all I have to go on so I'm gonna gripe about it. To me grey shirts are a bit too wishy washy. Unless they are a dark grey or have a specific strong pattern on them they kind of wash out paler people, which would be an honest description of most people in this thread (including myself). I loved the QC fighter jet shirt but after seeing a couple of pics of myself in it I had to admit it wasn't the right colour for me.
--- End quote ---
The shirt is actually a blueish grey, just in that light it looks more grey. When I went out to meet a friends younger sister (the sister is only a year younger than me) I threw a black long sleeved shirt over it and looked pretty good with those jeans on. I usually wear white, yellow, blue, red, or orange shirts. Sometimes brown and green.
--- Quote from: est on 25 Aug 2008, 17:14 ---Also, in the mirror in that first pic it looks like perhaps you have your shirt tucked into your pants there. If so I would discourage this behaviour most vociferously. Actually, here's a general question for everyone: do you tuck in t-shirts? I never do, but I have friends who do. They tuck their t-shirts into their jeans and then wear a belt. I really don't like this. Dress shirts and such, sure. I mean, I am not so crash hot on wearing belts with jeans and tucking things into them at all, but I know some people who do it and make it look ok. But to me casual shirts stay un-tucked.
--- End quote ---
Yeah, that shirt is also a small and I'm kinda lanky. So it really looks like it's tucked in, and oh god, I wouldn't do that unless I was wearing dress clothes. I usually wear shirts that are a little bit smaller than I need them to be because I like to show off my tattoos.
--- Quote from: Lila on 25 Aug 2008, 19:21 ---PantsFTW - I'd tuck the necklace into the shirt or take it off... I'm not a fan of jewelry on men.
--- End quote ---
Here's the deal with the necklace. My grandma went to England and got my sister and I presents. They were these 'runic' zodiac symbols on a necklace. I put it on in and haven't taken it off for about 6 years. It goes in and out of the shirt depending on what I've been doing. Generally I keep it inside the shirt. It's like a good luck charm for me. And in about another year or so I'll have a second necklace that I have to wear for my job. But I generally try to keep it under my shirt.
So, here's what happened, I didn't get the chance to take any pictures last night to give you some full body shots of me. But they'll happen, probably tonight I imagine.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version