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LorinaLynn
LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I'm not asking for advice, because I know the solution to my problem. I am... tacky. I have an inner Fran Drescher who wants me to wear only bright and bold and short and tight and sparkly and ruffly. I have the hardest time buying just normal BASIC clothes. It got worse when I worked at a vet tech and wore scrubs to work, so there was no need to buy "business classics," and a desperate need to wear clothes that make me look and feel like a girl. Everyone looks 7 months pregnant in scrubs. And it got way worse when I lost weight and discovered I love how I look in clothes again.

But now my entire wardrobe is either athletic wear, cute but not age appropriate tees, and Fran-wear. Like a moth to a flame, or a kitten to a string, I'm drawn to the most obnoxious and gawdy clothes every time I shop. And I just can't bring myself to get a plain button down blouse.

Casual wear... tee and a hoodie.

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Skinny jeans and a shiny top.

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Sleeve cutouts. And the jeans had bejeweled pockets.

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Old (10+ years) plaid mini and a drapey shirt.

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Ruffly blouse and red patent platform wedges.

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Sequins tank and capris a few nights ago.

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I knew I had a problem when I was able to assemble a Halloween costume out of my regular clothes. I just don't always do my makeup quite that heavy. :wink:

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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I think you've got some cute clothes!!! I'm a fan of the 'over the top' stuff myself.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I think I like everything except for the blue top, and then sparkly tank doesn't pair well with the jean capris. You're adorable.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    You look adorable. I see nothin here which is "age-inappropriate" or overly gaudy or anything else.

    I don't love the blue top, but that's only because I know your waist is much smaller than that, and the blousy nature of the cut of that top conceals it. But the color is lovely.


    I'm pretty inspired right now looking at your Halloween costume. I think I may have to steal that idea!!! SO MUCH FUN WITH MAKEUP COLORSSSSSSSS
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Thanks!

    I was going to wear the sequins top with a black mini, but it felt too dressy (and a little chilly) to just go to Applebees. :laugh:

    On the other hand, this is a pair of jeans I wore in high school. I got these in 1986, and managed to fit into them again last summer. Couldn't zip them all the way up, though.

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    Back in the day, I'd wear them with red high top sneakers, a black oversized shirt with TAILS, a red belt, and red & black bangle bracelets.
  • Pakitalian
    Pakitalian Posts: 218 Member
    I think you look AMAZING!!!! I would kill to have your figure, so you go and where whatever your heart pleases!!! I think all of your outfits are cute. I like the plaid skirt... WORK IT girl!!!!
  • IridessaF
    IridessaF Posts: 1
    From the pics, your style is similar to mine (minus the mini skirt) and I'm certain I'm older than you (40+ here)...so I think your style is AWESOME! You look great in all of the pics!
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    you are stinkin cute!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I love your spunky little self.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    The Halloween one is hot.
  • yessiseguy
    yessiseguy Posts: 116
    You look great. I think its fun and if it makes you happy thats all that matters. Its good that it doesnt get in your way at work.
  • LisaF1163
    LisaF1163 Posts: 141
    Honestly, I really like your clothes! The only outfit that I'm not nuts about is the plaid mini with the red top. The mini is a little too mini (but that's my personal taste - it's not showing off your lady-bits or anything!), and that red top is a little dressy for it. But other than that, your clothes are bright and fun without being too over the top.
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