A Girl And Her Wardrobe

18 Comments

• anne replied 8 years ago

  I am tempted by striped dresses too Deborah But something about that black tunic over the top doesn't quite make that the best combination I think. It looks a bit too much like a Japanese kindergarten teachers's apron! But maybe that's just me, having lived in Japan!

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Interesting feedback Anne:)  I am not convinced this works either.   Japanese Kinder teacher was not what I was going for lol

• Sal replied 8 years ago

  Full disclosure:  I love stripes.

  I do like this look, but I think I might like the dress even better with an open black jacket over it.  I do think you could wear it solo with peeptoe booties in spring too, but understand if you don't want that look.

  I hope you have fun playing with your new dress.  Also you are looking so healthy and fit at the moment :)

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Thanks so much Kiwigal!  I am feeling like experimenting a bit at the moment... who knows where that may lead lol.  I think I might prefer it with a black jacket also... will try that out and see what we think.  I am not invested (hence the $12.00 try out) so if it's a bust, I can sleep in it lol.

  And thanks, feeling quite well and energised (thank you Vit D) but struggling a bit with my eating as the cold has definitely made me want more food!

• Maneera replied 8 years ago

  I like that dress Deborah. I do think you look great in Stripes. But I'm not sure that layering works here....I like the idea of a black jacket over it. I've seen you wear an open long cardi in black...I think that would be better here. I suggest you play around with this dress and find a few ways to pair it with black to make it more 'Deborah' :D

• replied 8 years ago

  Stripe-phobe reporting here, so take my reply with a pinch of salt :).

  I'm not loving the layering to be honest Deb. I think I'd prefer a long black jacket or draped cardigan instead.

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Thanks Maneera & Diane:)  I am not convinced that there are many striped garments that really suit me:)  I may just satisfy myself with my skirt and long sleeve tee:)  But it's a fun experiment.  I think some things just don't reflect our style, and generally speaking stipes may be one of those things for me ;)

• Lucy replied 8 years ago

  I ADORE stripes. I don't have a lot of patterns in general, but stripes! Love them. 
  But I agree that there is something not quite perfect here. I think it is the sleeves with  the vest. Are they a bit too wide for the layering perhaps? I'd like to see the dress with the long cardi, and I think the Metallicus dress would look great with the tunic (I know, I am of no help re shopping, LOL!) 
  It's great to try these things though. 

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Thanks Lucy:)  There may be a reason stripes don't have a real presence in my wardrobe.  And do you find sometimes certain garments work better in a pattern or stripe than others?  

• carolbee replied 8 years ago

  I love stripes but am also not loving this combo on you. I immediately thought apron.... Like the other suggestions that you try styling with a jacket.

• Lucy replied 8 years ago

  Yes, stripes might not be quite "sharp" enough for you?
  It would seem I am not fussy about my stripes. I have two striped tube skirts; one striped a-line skirt; a striped suit jacket; lots of striped t-shirt tops; and at least 2 striped dresses. No striped pants LOL. But I think I have a pretty good range. Most of them are in fairly neutral colours (black and white; navy and white; grey and white; and the one brown item in my wardrobe, the brown and black striped blazer!) So yes, I really do love them.  

• lyn67 replied 8 years ago

  I will be the spammer here, I actually love the layering, but  of course I haven't lived in Japan, LOL! To me, layering that vest is quite interesting over the stripe dress-shich is a great fit, for that money:-). On this outfit I perceive more the  bl&w high contrast, the hi-low hem and the drape effect of the vest- which is core in your style-and I find it sharp enough. Curious how you'll decide!

• Helen11 replied 8 years ago

  I love stripes (and colour, too) . I also thought the tunic was a bit apron-y, but I think a long draped vest or jacket could look great. What a bargain way to try out this style.
  Maybe it's the stripes around the arm from shoulder to wrist that might feel like too much. Your drape shirt has a change in stripes at elbow level, and the Metalicus dress has no sleeves, so they're all quite different in effect.
  Definitely worth playing with.

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Thanks Lyn:)

  Helen11, yes they are all different and to my eye the tee and the Metalicus dress are more interesting than the long sleeve dress.

  I have just tried on the dress with a couple of different toppers.  The best would be a particular black jacket that is longer at the front and has the 'flap back' lapels BUT I think the stripes just read to preppy?? for me.  No combinations have made my heart sing yet!  I did try my Metalicus long drape vest worn open and draped at the front and that came close, but still no angels voices lol.

  I am enjoying this.  Sometimes I know things don't work but don't always know why.  I am an intuitive dresser so I really want to attempt to analyse a little more.

• frannieb replied 8 years ago

  not all stripes are created equal as a strip loving gal. I do not like th stripes in the dress you posted because they are not bold crisp stripes like the other two photos. I feel it is the thin stripe that throws the outfit off.  I like the concept of the outfit just not with that striped dress. I don't know if that makes any sense at all.

• Deborah replied 8 years ago

  Frannie, makes total sense:)  Thank you.

• Cococat replied 8 years ago

  Don't you just love Kmart for bargains. I bought a really pretty top there for $7 yesterday.

  I like the stripes on you but I'm not so sure about the tunic blocking the front. I would like to see it with a drapey jacket and vest so that the stripes are visible at the front.

• Helena replied 8 years ago

  Love the stripes Deborah, and I hope you will keep playing with them. Was just looking through your blog and your blue and white stripes were another standout!