Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

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Cordeliere said:
Thank you. I have 20-25 to lose and it is hard to see my thick middle and my arms, but this is a supportive group. (Far less critical of me than I am of myself). I have never been on to spend time looking in the mirror, and when I do, I just don't see myself objectively like i do in photographs. It is not fun for me to participate in DUT, but it is very helpful in terms of motivation to work on myself.
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We are always our own toughest critics and immediately zero in on what we perceive as our biggest flaws. There are days when I don't even want to look people in the eye because I am convinced my skin looks bad, and then no one else even notices what we are so fixated on.
Cordeliere said:
History of the bra in pictures. Makes you wonder where things will go from here.

http://www.realclearlife.com/history/100-years-brasseries-inside-historical-evolution-bra/#1
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Hopefully they will be done with all together! Have always hated them.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Not really DUT but tried a new look today - a lightweight cotton top with blouson sleeves. This is my first time trying the volume-sleeve trend, and I like it! Also wearing my new Respoke espadrilles because we are finally having some nice weather.
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Congrats on being first to post spring outfit.

I have a question. I am a jeans dinosaur. I still wear the same style of jeans I wore in the 1970s--the classic Levi's 501s. But the legs are starting to seem too loose. I noticed how nicely fitted yours are. Are those hard to put on?
 
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Cordeliere said:
Congrats on being first to post spring outfit.

I have a question. I am a jeans dinosaur. I still wear the same style of jeans I wore in the 1970s--the classic Levi's 501s. But the legs are starting to seem too loose. I noticed how nicely fitted yours are. Are those hard to put on?
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Thanks! I love these -- They're fitted enough in the leg where I don't feel shlumpy but they are no where near as tight and difficult to put on as my traditional skinny jeans. These are from Rag & Bone and are called the Dre Mid-Rise Slim Boyfriend Jean. I think slim boyfriend is a good middle ground between straight and skinny.
 
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calexandre said:
Ladies, thank you for sharing your brooch-wearing tips! I can't believe I didn't think about trying knits or tweeds. With your help, I've finally broken out an antique Danish brooch/earring set I've had sitting around for at least 15 years.

@cathe_kim, next stop, a brooch on a blazer. Now that you've made it sound rebellious, I find the prospect of putting a pin through my clothes MUCH more enticing! :lol:

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AHHHH!!! I love it!!! :biggrin:
 
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BBC said:
I totally agree with cathe_kim on not owning a denim jacket. I think a leather jacket can serve the same purpose. I have other pieces that are lighter for warmer weather (an olive cotton cargo-style jacket and a black wrap hoodie). Denim just doesn’t seem to work on me, I do like my layers to be a bit less stiff.

Genie, thank you for the Shanghai Tang mention. I have been on the lookout for Chinese and/or Kimono-style layers. I am now on my FOURTH viewing of “This Is Us” (because everyone in the house wants to watch it with me, including my children, but no one can watch at the same time), and Beth has this gorgeous embroidered little jacket she hangs around the house in and I LOVE it.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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I'm so glad you feel the same way. For a minute I thought I was the only one! :cool: But I do love it when others totally rock denim jackets.
 
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Cordeliere said:
What I like about your outfit is how the scarf is both a star and a team player at the same time. A lot of time I feel like my clothes are just a background for the scarf. This scarf blends into the outfit but is still striking. Well done.
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Thank you Corde. You are an astute and insightful observer. :flowers:
papertiger said:
Great colour palette and good styling. You look good even in restroom selfies
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Thank you PT. Had to be quick otherwise would be so embarrassed to be discovered by students taking a selfie, haha.
Genie27 said:
Fabulous! Is that a musette tango I spy in the corner? I'm noticing a lot of classic LV bags around town - maybe it's time I pulled out my papillon for spring - it's the DE smaller size and I'd put it away for a while/
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It's the Musette salsa, my workhorse hands-free and worry-free bag that I've had for years. Very comfortable and light-weight. I also have a papillon, I think size 30 because it comes with a small similar shaped pouch. I've only used it a few times because of lack of shoulder strap.
Cordeliere said:
As much as I hate taking selfies, and hate making DH take pictures of me, and hate seeing my real self instead of my imaginary self which is welded into my self image file from years past, I do think the whole exercise is helpful. I can see myself just like I could see and evaluate a sofa, and I can see what I need to work on to improve my appearance. For example, I really have to start wearing lipstick. So let the torture continue.
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I'm a big fan of lipsticks and colored lip balms. I think it's more effective in adding color to the face than blush or eye shadow.
 
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Cordeliere said:
As much as I hate taking selfies, and hate making DH take pictures of me, and hate seeing my real self instead of my imaginary self which is welded into my self image file from years past, I do think the whole exercise is helpful. I can see myself just like I could see and evaluate a sofa, and I can see what I need to work on to improve my appearance. For example, I really have to start wearing lipstick. So let the torture continue.
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I forgot to mention that you are too hard on yourself. I'm sure you have many beautiful features not to mention your great perception and your effectiveness in conveying them here.
 
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Genie27 said:
And for DUT I got an elevator selfie of my silver shoes. Still cold in the mornings
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Nice! Is that the skirt you knitted?
Dextersmom said:
Today I am wearing my Current/Elliott denim jacket with my flower power brooch. :heart:
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Lovely outfit and colors. Thanks for inspiring me to wear my one and only denim jacket with a skirt.
cafecreme15 said:
Not really DUT but tried a new look today - a lightweight cotton top with blouson sleeves. This is my first time trying the volume-sleeve trend, and I like it! Also wearing my new Respoke espadrilles because we are finally having some nice weather.
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I like the feminine look of the sleeves. And I see the patterns on the shoes are different colors, how fun!
 
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Moirai said:
Nice! Is that the skirt you knitted?

Lovely outfit and colors. Thanks for inspiring me to wear my one and only denim jacket with a skirt.

I like the feminine look of the sleeves. And I see the patterns on the shoes are different colors, how fun!
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Thanks, Moirai! The shoes are really interesting - they are composed of the same scarf cw, but the scarves are rotated differently so the colors on the top of the shoes look different.
 
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