Word Lily's Look

12 Comments

• frannieb replied 9 years ago

  I like the first outfit - the hat and scarf. 
  I'm kinda a maxilmist when it comes to dressing and love a third piece, a dramatic piece in the form of a necklace. I feel that look 2 is wonderful but for my eye - I would like to see a long necklace or some sort of accent piece.  The half tuck looks good but I think I'm agreeing with you I'm not sure I like were the shoulder is hitting on you.

• Word Lily replied 9 years ago

  Thanks, Frannie! I've hated raglans on me for quite a long time, but then I read that Angie says they're supposed to be good for pears, and since I have this one ... I guess I'm thinking about it again.

• E replied 9 years ago

  #1 is so fun & colourful! I can see why you're nervous about the idea of being a soft summer. ;) Anyway, I am in awe that you can wear denim when it's in the 90s. Looks great!

  I like #2 as well, but I agree w Frannie that a long necklace would add a good finishing touch. I think maybe the sleeves are too wide/baggy, and that's what's throwing the shoulder line off a bit vs the raglan seams. I like the semi tuck.

  Unrelated, but your mirror has a gorgeous frame!

• Word Lily replied 9 years ago

  I really do like color! :D

  re: denim in the 90s, let's just say I don't have many options. My wardrobe the last few years is miniscule. 

  Thanks for your input — I agree that a long necklace might help, but a) I don't have any (good ones?) and b) it's the kind of piece I'm really unlikely to put on unless I'm going out (and dropping off / picking up the boy doesn't really count. The sleeves are wider than I usually wear, but I'm not entirely sure that's the problem. It's a possibility, though.

  And yeah, we really like this mirror, thanks. :)

• Sal replied 9 years ago

  I think both looks matched the activities perfectly...let's face it some days are hard to dress up for (says me still sitting here in paint splattered clothes!)

  I haven't followed you colour analysis thoughts but I think it is only a guide - if colour makes you happy then wear it.  There will always be some brighter ones you can choose.  I like the look of the kimono/cardigan in your first pic.  I can't see an issue with the tee in pic 2.

• Word Lily replied 9 years ago

  Thanks for the boost, Kiwigal!

  I haven't posted formally about color (yet), just in comments here and there. In the first pic that's actually a lightweight woven cotton scarf. I have it spread out in the photo to cover my shoulders, shawl-like.

• Maneera replied 9 years ago

  Love that bright scarf. You definitely should wear colour... It goes well with your cheerful personality and that warm smile.

  I like #2 - sometimes we have to dress in a practical way and whimsy must take a backseat. 60% of my days are like that too! You did good!

• Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

  Outfit 1 is perfect for an outing on a hot day. I like the hat and scarf and how all the colors look on you--really pretty! And you are mistress of the semi-tuck in #2--just perfect. I like the laid-back feel of this outfit.

• Word Lily replied 9 years ago

  Heh. Thanks, Maneera! 

  And Firecracker: I'm new to the semi-tuck, so thank you!

• amiable replied 9 years ago

  Interesting that raglans are difficult for you - I've always really liked them on me, but have a hard time getting them to fit perfectly  (and consequently have maybe one or two).

  Your semi-tuck is perfect, like FireCracker said.  I've ended up really enjoying the semi-tuck trick.  

  And yeah, sometimes real life is boring to dress for, isn't it?  Do you do casual skirts?  (And do you have any?)  I think they'd be a good summer alternative to jeans in the 90s :)

• amiable replied 9 years ago

  And Railroad days sounds like fun!  We're they in NP?  I'll bet your boys enjoyed them.

• Word Lily replied 9 years ago

  @Amiable: I'd like to do casual skirts, but I don't have any right now. I think I'd actually love a closet full of long skirts, but I can never find what I want (natural fibers being the most difficult).

  Railroad Days was actually in Omaha, we were at Lauritzen Gardens and Durham Museum. And yes, A especially *loved* it.