Even though I've posted on YLF for a long time, I seem to be struggling with proportions and layering. I need to post more of these wiw photos to get a little better at it. As always, thank you for suggestions/comments!
H&M Sweater
Home-sewn t-shirt
BR skirt
Clarks Artisan shoes
rute replied 10 years ago
Welcome back!
Gorgeous! Love the colors!
Carole replied 10 years ago
Great fall outfit, excellent outfit proportions IMO. Well done.
Great colours -- love the shoes with the sweater. I think I would like to see the top a tad shorter. Can you semi-tuck it to echo the drape of the sweater?
Suz replied 10 years ago
What was bothering you about the proportion, Amy? Love these colours, by the way.
merwoman replied 10 years ago
This lovely outfit seems to be custom-made form Angie's post today. Love cranberry and shades of gray - such gorgeous colours on you!
Like Ceit, I was wondering if you might want to break up the sweater line - semi tuck would be something to try. Why not try rolling up your sleeves a little to give some dimension - and a peek of skin.
Ornella replied 10 years ago
Lovely outfit in every respect, Adorable Amy, and I'm doubly thrilled you've inspired me to try this colour combination as a pair of burgundy tights had resurfaced from one of my drawers and I just don't feel like wearing them with black alone.
Amy replied 10 years ago
Thanks ladies. About the proportions: I think I feel happier with outfits when my short torso is camouflaged, so I'm hesitant to tuck in any form. Belts tend to ride up to my natural waist even when I try putting them lower down. My natural waist is really close to my bust. Anyway, being game to try new things, here is a somewhat tucked look. Is this better?
rae replied 10 years ago
I like the proportions! And the colors. And that sweater!
merwoman replied 10 years ago
Yes I do - like the 2nd pic better with tuck.
I hear what you are saying about the waistline - but to my eye, photo #2 is far more pleasing. You've broken up the solid line at your hips. Am thinking that a finer gauge might drape even better.
Sara L. replied 10 years ago
I like the semi-tucked look! How does it feel to you?
kellygirl replied 10 years ago
I like it both ways with a slight preference for the tuck. I think the first photo has the sweater and the cardigan ending at the same place--I think it would look a bit better if one was shorter and one longer. Just my 2 cents. You look great btw--I've missed your WIW's!
I think the semi tuck has better proportions too. I think the first set of pics it is that all 3 pieces draw the eye to the same spot. I did some really bad images playing around.
1 original
2 longer cardi
3 longer top
4 shorter top
Amy replied 10 years ago
You ladies are so smart. I kind of like the tuck, but am not sure it will stay in place. I'll have to figure out how to keep it there.
Tracina, you are a wizard. That's really helpful.
Suz replied 10 years ago
I like the semi-tuck! I think your sensitivity to your shape is blinding you to it, if you know what I mean. I think it looks great with the top shorter!
I really like the semi tuck!
annagybe replied 10 years ago
Looks good.
jayne replied 10 years ago
I feel the topper is half of you, the skirt the other half. I think I read on InsideOutStyle that we should do thirds. When I look at this I feel all emphasis is on those two parts, cardi + skirt, and the legs don't 'count'. Can you try a longer cardi with a belt over?
Amy replied 10 years ago
Jayne, why don't my legs count? I'm confused. Should the thirds be between my neck and knees?
