A Girl And Her Wardrobe

17 Comments

• Asingh replied 11 years ago

  Deborah, what a cute outfit. And such fun photos. :)

• Mona replied 11 years ago

  Your dress is really nice. I am not crazy about the collarless jacket though. May be my eye is not used to this style.

  Your kids are too funny. Hope you had a fun filled day with them.

• missvee replied 11 years ago

  I think the outfit is great, not at all frumpy. If you wanted to add something a bit unexpected you could switch the belt to a colour like red, citron, or hot pink.
  Love the supporting cast!

• lyn67 replied 11 years ago

  Wow, great sandals, Deb, and cute Boys(the older is DH, isn't it?:-)).
  Love the dress (new purchase?)with the collarless jacket! Spot on a shinny day! Oh, by us is a cold, rainy and dark one:-((.

• Joy replied 11 years ago

  Deborah, your couldn't ever look frumpy with your great bob and those sandals! Your "distractions" make me smile.

• cheryle (Dianthus) replied 11 years ago

  Deborah, I find your outfits are usually quite edgy (I know we over use that word) and suspect it just comes naturally to you. I don't think there is anything frumpy or boring about the outfit at all. The patterned dress fits you very well and I think the shoes add the edge. Great outfit.

  I love the comedians. I really enjoy seeing the pics with family members.

• Angie replied 11 years ago

  Your boys are a scream.

  How fab that you hold your own "chic girly self" in a house full of boys, Debs. You look sensational as always!

• Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

  I second Dianthus, Deborah, in saying that you may be questioning the lack of an "edge" in this outfit. It reads more modern classic, but I find it very flattering and pleasing -- not frumpy. I think the shoes "kick" it up a notch. If you want more "modern" than classic, you could top the dress with black/white/blush jackets. Of course, you must remember, you were errand running. Everyone else is wearing yoga pants!

  (Oh --- and I have a DD to add to the feminine energy. But since she's 11, two sets of uneven hormones in the house can be it's own challenge!)

• citygirldc replied 11 years ago

  You look just fine. If you want edge, add a bootie, or accessories like a chunky bracelet, belt or colorful scar (depending on the temperature).

• Mochi replied 11 years ago

  Shoes are gorgeous.

  I've never seen you anything but beautifully turned out. And your home (from what I can see) matches your clean, modern style! Just lovely.

  LOL for the photobombs.

• Day Vies replied 11 years ago

  I love how the dress on its own would be pretty dressed up but the jacket (which I love) makes it more casual yet polished. I am sure it's the perfect fit. Your shoe and bag choice perfectly straddles the casual yet polished look you are going for. I love it!

  These photos make me reconsider how I tend to separate my clothes into "dress clothes" and "play clothes". I think my clothes need to play together more often :-D

• Deborah replied 11 years ago

  Ladies thank you.

  Asingh, I have a heap of these "out takes":)

  Mona, I will try a denim jacket with a collar next time. I find this one comfy because I don't wear collars much.

  Missvee, thanks I opted for the black tie belt without much thought. I think your suggestion of coloured belt would add a little so something.

  Lyn, yes that is my DH (funny man)! And the dress is new. It was on a "last one left" rack and I picked it up for a hefty $5.00. I liked the pattern and the style and thought that at the very least it would be comfy on a very warm non work day. It's a substantial tshirt type fabric and I think I will end up wearing to work too.

  Joy, thank you so much. Looking frumpy or mumsy is my style fear!

  Dianthus, thank you. You hit the nail on the head. I felt this ensemble was a little "ordinary", but reading your comments and looking at it again its not as bad as I was thinking.

  Thank you Angie, there is a lot of testosterone in our house! Sometimes I just go and shut my self in my room and play in my closet to escape it!

  Beth Ann, you Re the voice of wisdom and reason. I was only "running around":). And unfortunately you are on the money about what others where wearing at the supermarket! My blush jacket does look good over this so I think for the office that will be a good combo with perhaps cream sandal booties.

  Citygirldc, love your suggestions..thanks...I'm goi g to play a bit more with the dress.

  Mochi, thank you! And yes my home is very modern classic. I'm a bit of a neat freak and can't handle lots of "things" around the place. Interestingly though, what I am learning here about clothing and putting outfits together is spilling over into my home as well!
  And I have to say how lovely you look in the recent meet up photos. I get the feeling you are not only stylish but a fun gal to be around:)

  Day Vies, thank you. I find my casual and dressy capsules cross over quite a bit. My default is dressy and this gives me a wider variety to work with. The most obvious expression of this wouldn't pairing jeans with a dressy work blouse. I can wear this combo on the weekends or at work and I like having that versatility.

• Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

  Frumpy? Not a chance. This outfit is positively lovely and the shoes are amazing. Your "boys" are hilarious BTW!

• Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

  Firstly you look far from frumpy - the shoes, the bag, the jacket all fab.

  Secondly am laughing at your comedy duo & yes I have a couple of those in my household too.

• Raisin replied 11 years ago

  Wow....I can't stop looking at your cupboards!!!! Lol, your kitchen is gorgeous!

  Haha, but back to your question. I don't think your outfit is frumpy. It looks comfy but still styled. And your hair looks great, so very well put together.

• Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

  I like the look - agree booties would give it another edge. I am totally with you on the difficulty of photos. I was photo-bombed several times this week by DD. Your bombers are hilarious. I'll add mine to my WIW post for the week to show you are not alone!

• anne replied 11 years ago

  First of all had to log in to say what flattering sandals you are wearing - they have the flatteringness of a low vamp shoe while having a strap that will keep them on! Brilliant!

  Secondly I found the outfit not at all frumpy and definitely attractive and appropriate - yet it is a bit more subdued than you sometimes wear.

  Lastly I liked your outtakes and have them too - mostly my little girls wanting to be in the picture (I usually just crop them out) but sometimes of my back as I madly rush back into position and the timer sets the camera off!