Need help with this outfit! Different tights? Flats instead of boots?

luckya23 · October 2014

I am seriously fashion challenged. I was going to wear the dress alone for my epics on Monday, but it was definitely bordering on scandalous...

WinstonsGirl · October 2014

I feel like you've got too many neutrals. I personally have never really liked the look of navy and black, though I know lots of people who do look good combining it. It's just me. Anyway, with the brown boots too, it seems like too many neutral colours. I think I'd change the tights somehow, but not sure to what. It's a super cute dress though. I really like it.

luckya23 · October 2014

Yeah I don't know what to do about the tights either! ARG!

They are actually gray sweater material though, to clarify!

beethery · October 2014

The belt needs to be flush with your body or not present at all. Also, I'd go with a black/gray boot and a black/gray belt as opposed to the varying shades of brown.

I'm particular about this shit though so others might disagree.

penguin44 · October 2014

I agree with the too many neutrals comment. Here are some examples where they brought in more color to a similar outfit.

doeydo · October 2014

I'd exchange the tights for other ones and maybe a different belt, too. Examples of leggings:

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/leggings/simple-and-sleek-leggings-in-mocha

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/leggings/granola-dee-dah-leggings-in-oat

Examples of belts:

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/belts/foxy-moxie-belt-in-cognac

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/belts/boldly-buckled-belt-in-cognac

luckya23 · October 2014

beethery said:

The belt needs to be flush with your body or not present at all. Also, I'd go with a black/gray boot and a black/gray belt as opposed to the varying shades of brown.

I'm particular about this shit though so others might disagree.

The belt was actually twisted funny, so it wasn't done, it's hanging from the loops :-P

These are actually the first boots I found that fit my fat calves, so I don't have any other ones... except for some knock off Uggs!

Arg! Thanks!!

buttercup1958 · October 2014

I think red shoes and a different belt would make that outfit awesome!

luckya23 · October 2014

penguin44 said:

I agree with the too many neutrals comment. Here are some examples where they brought in more color to a similar outfit.

Yeah, I totally see what you mean!

Maybe some purple if I can find them... (The other outfit I have for the photos is navy & purple) I think I was more limited bc I originally didn't have the boots so I was definitely looking for tights that I could wear with flats, but I can get away with leggings with the boots!

luckya23 · October 2014

doeydo said:

I'd exchange the tights for other ones and maybe a different belt, too. Examples of leggings:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/leggings/simple-and-sleek-leggings-in-mocha

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/leggings/granola-dee-dah-leggings-in-oat
Examples of belts:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/belts/foxy-moxie-belt-in-cognac

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/belts/boldly-buckled-belt-in-cognac

STUCK

Those belts are so cute!! I couldn't find anything like that in the stores, and since I only bought the dress (which came with the belt attached) on Thursday, I didn't have time to online shop much... I got some from amazon today but I don't think I like any of them!

doeydo · October 2014

Also, on What Not to Wear, they say when you put together an outfit, adding CPTS (colour, pattern, texture, and shine) makes sure that it is interesting. Below are some pictures of some similar outfits, to build on PPs:

luckya23 · October 2014

I always wished I would get nominated for that show!! lol

JCbride2015 · October 2014

How cold is it outside-- do you need the tights and boots? I wore a similar dress for my e-pics with bare legs and flats and I think it was fine.

Those boots look a bit heavy/casual for that dress IMO. Maybe keep the tights if you want warmth/coverage but wear flats or heels instead. And a colorful scarf if you want to add some interest.

luckya23 · October 2014

I'm guessing around 60-65 degrees?

I'm a cold person, so I like the coverage, but I wasn't originally planning on it. The dress is super short though - the outer sheer layer is normal length but the inner one prevents me from doing normal things... like sitting!

I'd rather not be thinking about not showing my ass the whole time, ya know? ;-)

I see what you mean about the heavy boots though.

These are the shoes I was originally planning on wearing. They have cute little oxford like details. I don't wear heels.

JCbride2015 · October 2014

alucky23 said:

I'm guessing around 60-65 degrees?
I'm a cold person, so I like the coverage, but I wasn't originally planning on it. The dress is super short though - the outer sheer layer is normal length but the inner one prevents me from doing normal things... like sitting!
I'd rather not be thinking about not showing my ass the whole time, ya know? ;-)
I see what you mean about the heavy boots though.
These are the shoes I was originally planning on wearing. They have cute little oxford like details. I don't wear heels.

Ha, I mean that is so similar to my e-pic outfit that of course I love it. Yeah, I do prefer those shoes to the boots. It just seems to balance the outfit better.

luckya23 · October 2014

JCbride2015 said:

alucky23 said:

I'm guessing around 60-65 degrees?
I'm a cold person, so I like the coverage, but I wasn't originally planning on it. The dress is super short though - the outer sheer layer is normal length but the inner one prevents me from doing normal things... like sitting!
I'd rather not be thinking about not showing my ass the whole time, ya know? ;-)
I see what you mean about the heavy boots though.
These are the shoes I was originally planning on wearing. They have cute little oxford like details. I don't wear heels.

Ha, I mean that is so similar to my e-pic outfit that of course I love it. Yeah, I do prefer those shoes to the boots. It just seems to balance the outfit better.

That's so funny! I wish I could borrow yours though, or at least magically add a couple inches to mine!

Inkdancer · October 2014

Love the flats with that dress! If it's too cold to go bare legged, a red or mustard tight would be better than a grey/black. You could also go with a sheer hose and add some color with a cute cardi or scarf.

mrscaty · October 2014

I like the flats better than the boots - and you can still wear leggings or tights with it if you'll be cold/don't want your trunk junk hanging out. I do love the dress and belt, though!

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