For the ladies - fashion thread

[En_Route]

Okay, I have some more time, so I'm going to post a proper response. As I wrote in the obsession thread, I've been obsessed with Modcloth lately.

The following are some of my recent purchases 






(I think I wore this one during the last HAF meetup)







They do good stuff.
Ruche and Boutique Onze have similar items, but they don't update their inventory as often.

I particularly like number 4, the frolicsome librarian look.

[The Magic Pudding]

I particularly like number 4, the frolicsome librarian look.

Well that seems like a rather disappointing conservative choice, the colour is merely a pale reflection of your self.  Number three would have been a striking complimentary choice I think.

[Buddy]

I particularly like number 4, the frolicsome librarian look.

Well that seems like a rather disappointing conservative choice, the colour is merely a pale reflection of your self.  Number three would have been a striking complimentary choice I think.

I'm not a fan of number three. That yellow color just would not look good on me.

[Amicale]

I'm a bit disappointed. I came *this* close to buying an adorable dress from modcloth but decided to call them because I had a few questions, and it turns out that based on what she said, there was a pretty high chance that what I wanted wouldn't fit certain parts of me the way I wanted it to... so I'll just be keeping my eyes open for other styles, etc.

In the end, I'm happy with the simple black housedress I bought from Walmart.  It's so soft and flowy and comfy, and comes to my knees. Light material, not hot at all. Yay. It was about $15 too. I'm a fan of clothing that doesn't break the bank, seeing as I don't have much bank to break.

[DeterminedJuliet]

I particularly like number 4, the frolicsome librarian look.

Well that seems like a rather disappointing conservative choice, the colour is merely a pale reflection of your self.  Number three would have been a striking complimentary choice I think.

I'm not a fan of number three. That yellow color just would not look good on me.

Re: En_Route, that one is one of my favourites on, actually. I think I'm going to wear it to a wedding in a few weeks.

Re: Puddin', the yellow cardigan is one of my favourites.  I like to wear it with a bright purple top that I have.

Re: Budhorse: I tend to like primary colours or earth tones. I think it depends on your skin tone. The pastel trend that's huge right now doesn't work for me at all.

Re: Amicale. Aw, that kinda sucks Better safe than sorry, though (especially since Modcloth doesn't do returns for Canadians). I've found that their sizing does tend to vary a lot.

[DeterminedJuliet]

Oohh, Amicale, I found this site:
https://dress911.com. And, they're Canadian!

[Amicale]

Oohh, Amicale, I found this site:
https://dress911.com. And, they're Canadian!

Sweeeeet!  Thanks, lady!

[En_Route]

I particularly like number 4, the frolicsome librarian look.

Well that seems like a rather disappointing conservative choice, the colour is merely a pale reflection of your self.  Number three would have been a striking complimentary choice I think.

I'm not a fan of number three. That yellow color just would not look good on me.

Re: En_Route, that one is one of my favourites on, actually. I think I'm going to wear it to a wedding in a few weeks.

Re: Puddin', the yellow cardigan is one of my favourites.  I like to wear it with a bright purple top that I have.

Re: Budhorse: I tend to like primary colours or earth tones. I think it depends on your skin tone. The pastel trend that's huge right now doesn't work for me at all.

Re: Amicale. Aw, that kinda sucks Better safe than sorry, though (especially since Modcloth doesn't do returns for Canadians). I've found that their sizing does tend to vary a lot.

I was going to remark what is evident to all, namely that I am sure that on you they will all look equally fabulous, when I recalled your husband is also on the forum and he might take violent exception to such blandishments.

[DeterminedJuliet]

Nah, neither of us are easily threatened ( I keep telling him that once he's a professor, he's going to have undergrads swooning all over him. Though he doesn't believe me).

But that's kind, thanks. 

[Ali]

DJ, I love the blue flowered dress.  So cute!

I tend to favor fitted or empire-waisted dresses/shirts on myself.  I'm curvy, so if I don't have something cinching me in the middle I tend to look boxy and bigger than I am. 

Something like this, only preferably with straps because I don't entirely trust a strapless top to stay where it needs to be.  Also probably in a jewel tone because it looks better with my coloring.  Picture this shirt with straps, in a deep blue.



and then cuffed dark wash capris:



(Sorry Amicale, I know you asked for skirts and dresses but I'm just not that big on skirts and dresses.)

And strappy sandals:


Nails are natural or red, always.  Currently finger nails are natural and toe nails are that sparkly red I posted in the What's On Your Mind Thread.

Here:


Sorry Crow, I know you asked for accessories too, but I honestly rarely wear any jewelry other than my wedding ring:



But if you count my purse as an accessory, I'm usually rocking a cute one (I love purses and handbags.)

Current purse:

[DeterminedJuliet]

^I love that purse!

[Ali]

Thanks!

[Amicale]

Ali, adorable purse!  I, too, am a bag lady! (ha ha). I seriously probably have ten purses.

And I don't mind at ALL, people sharing cute shirts, pants, sandals etc! That combination you posted, Ali, looks totally cute. Love the sandals!

The site DJ pointed me to gave me a few great ideas I love the look of:

[Buddy]

I really wish this dress wasn't 135 USD. I love it so much!

[Ali]

I really wish this dress wasn't 135 USD. I love it so much!

That's adorable!