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Birdie1483Birdie1483 member
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I value your opinions so I'm going to ask here.

We're set to do our e-pics the last week of October in a local park. We're hoping to have the trees turning colors, etc in the background.

I'm really self concious of my weight, specifically what it is at this current time, and I looked high and low this weekend for a cute top that would flatter my figure and make me not look back in disgust at myself in my pictures.

Well, I ended up finding a cardigan that loooked really nice, but it's kind of a drab color:



I was hoping to have a nice colorful sweater or something in the pictures. They only offered the cardi in the above color, so I bought it hoping I could spruce it up.

Do you girls have any suggestions on what color tank top I might be able to wear underneath or what type of accessories might spice this up a bit? I tried it on with a black tank top and loved it, but I would like to have a little more pop for my pictures...

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  • SnippylynnSnippylynn member
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    I'm on it.  Give me 10.
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  • marissa_clairemarissa_claire member
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    They have a lot of cool brooches out right now.  NY&C has a lot that are $10-15.
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  • SnippylynnSnippylynn member
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    Oh, and do you have a full size pic of the cardi?
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  • CellesCelles member
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    I think that color would look beautiful with a chocolate brown, persimmon or even a royal blue.
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  • Birdie1483Birdie1483 member
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    No Mo I couldn't find it online :( I can find a picture that is close though.. hold on...
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  • Beachy730Beachy730 member
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    Since its going to be with fall colors, what about a dark or burnt orange, or a dark red?  I love accessorizing and adding colors.  I have the Express cami tanks in almost every color, and I wear them under literally everything.  I feel naked without one. 
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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    I love wearing black for photographs. I guess it stems back from taking headshots in high school for shows. So, I vote for black if you've already tried in on and loved it. I'd just pick a more fun, flattering color for makeup for "pops."
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  • frogurt814frogurt814
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    I think that if the leaves are changing colors, that your top will look beautiful with those colors.  I also like the thought of chocolate brown or a deep blue going with it.
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  • louisvillebride21louisvillebride21
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    I like the orange or royal blue color. What about a deep purple? Oh, I like the purple, I think darker colors are slimming.
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  • lizarellielizarellie member
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    I think any bright color would look good under it. I'd go with a green that flatters your skin tone. OOOOoooh and belt it, defining your waist is always a good idea.
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  • KentuckyKateKentuckyKate member
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    I am totally boring, but I think white would look good with the fall leaves in the background.  And then maybe change into a fuschia or blue top for any other pics you take outside of the park... but again, I'm boring.  BTW, I did fall E-pics last year- wanna see?
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  • FutureMrsTRFutureMrsTR
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    I think a blue or purple would pop against the fall foliage colors.  I don't think I'd want to match those colors (red, orange, etc) because then you'll just blend in too much :)
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  • SnippylynnSnippylynn member
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    Outfit 1:
    http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26162&N=1200100&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=4559&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_4559&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Ocean%20Pine&defaultSizeType=Regular

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  • KentuckyKateKentuckyKate member
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    Your waist is totally defined!  I mentioned that last week.  A belt will make you look even more hour-glassy.  Give me just a sec on my pics.  The album was expired on my photog's website.
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  • CellesCelles member
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    ... Snippy, can you dress me too?  *puppy-dog eyes*

    eta - That teal is gorgeous!  Love.
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  • SnippylynnSnippylynn member
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    #2

    http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=35356&vid=1&pid=789115&scid=789115012

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  • Birdie1483Birdie1483 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-breaking-rules-asking-attire-question-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:a0a1a488-4e9b-4410-b782-f8d8ddd6ee73Post:1d2b47e1-da3f-487a-8260-46f6bd3b5b55">Re: I'm breaking the rules and asking an attire question here</a>:
    [QUOTE]Outfit 1: <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26162&N=1200100&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=4559&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_4559&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Ocean%20Pine&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26162&N=1200100&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=4559&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_4559&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Ocean%20Pine&defaultSizeType=Regular</a> with <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=803195&scid=803195002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=803195&scid=803195002</a>
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    I love that color!! Thanks! :)
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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    I'd wear it with really dark jeans and some hot boots - since it's so plain you can really dress it up with some fun jewelry too.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-breaking-rules-asking-attire-question-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:a0a1a488-4e9b-4410-b782-f8d8ddd6ee73Post:44d086a8-1158-4c9a-b34e-1074a7378c66">Re: I'm breaking the rules and asking an attire question here</a>:
    [QUOTE]... Snippy, can you dress me too?  *puppy-dog eyes* eta - That teal is gorgeous!  Love.
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    Javisst! :)
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  • KentuckyKateKentuckyKate member
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    Like I said, I'm boring.  But I purposely wanted the background to contrast with us and have those colors pop the most.  We ended up changing into nice clothes and going downtown, too.





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  • KentuckyKateKentuckyKate member
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    Ahh that teal would look awesome!
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm breaking the rules and asking an attire question here : I love that color!! Thanks! :)
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    Oh oh, you need these too: <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=10125&vid=1&pid=803208&scid=803208002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=10125&vid=1&pid=803208&scid=803208002</a>
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  • Birdie1483Birdie1483 member
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    Yeah definitely. I think the key will be to accessorize. Thanks for the ideas! :) I think I needed some reassurance that I wasn't being totally boring with my outfit.

    Kate, I think I saw those on FB! Which park did you go to? I do like the white with the background.
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  • KentuckyKateKentuckyKate member
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    Thanks!  We went to Cherokee.  Which one are you going to?
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  • Birdie1483Birdie1483 member
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    Definitely Cherokee. I'm not sure about other locations. I should check into that. :)
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    [QUOTE]Since its going to be with fall colors, what about a dark or burnt orange, or a dark red?  I love accessorizing and adding colors.  I have the Express cami tanks in almost every color, and I wear them under literally everything.  I feel naked without one. 
    Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

    See I would almost go NOT fall colors, so that you stand out in the picture.  In our e-pics, we are both wearing a light blue and it really pops against the red brick of the buildings around us.  I think it looks great!


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  • georgia_bride09georgia_bride09 member
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    LOVE the teal, or I also like dark plum (that top is available in both).

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    I love Snippy's outfit #1.
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  • SnippylynnSnippylynn member
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    *blows on fingernails, and polishes on shirt*  ;)
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  • emilyinchileemilyinchile member
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    I really like the teal top. Honestly, because that cardigan's so neutral, I think any jewel tone (teal, berry, royal blue) would match just fine and also look seasonal.
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