i want YOUR fashion opinions/suggestions please! on school day/party outfits.

[luvsic]

yeah, the picture i posted with the model wearing a bikini above, those are the chanel ones...i don't think they even sell them anymore

and they totally would be out of my price range. I heard someone bought them on eBay for still in the thousands...and that was on eBay. I'm willing to pay less than 100, hell less than 50 if possible and if that's the case then I'm definitely never going to get those Chanel ones.

Bebe made a really great replica a few years ago, and in brown which I love too, but I can't find them anymore and I think it was too long ago.

XXI has some ankle ones, but i'm not sure about the quality. I might try them on anyway and just go for it if I like them enough, hopefully they'll be in stock in a store near me!

 

[luvsic]

Hey you guys, I was just wondering if these outfit combinations were a little too much for "school days." I mean, I like to keep it simple but jazz things up a little bit. I don't like to look like I'm walking down a runway though.

Although I really love fashion, I believe there *is* a time and place for it all. Wear your cuter outfits when you go out on fridays and saturdays, but don't dress up like you're working the catwalk when you're going to Accounting. Some days maybe I do want to dress it up, some days I want to dress down a little more. In order to make a good impression with professors, I think I should lean towards more girly/preppy/professional. I am a business major, so with those classes I feel like I should be taking a more professional attire - when I'm in my more artsy classes (mythology, history, etc) I can dress more free flowing.

OUTFIT # 1

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http://i.americanapparel.net/storefr...eatherGrey.jpg

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what shoes??? or I could subtract the knee socks and just wear cute summer flats or flip flops.

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a pearl necklace a la carrie bradshaw?

OUTFIT # 2

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WHITE POLO SHIRT, PLAIN (here is an image of what it would look like)

....(but white)

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+ pearls, or a simple silver chain necklace/bracelets.

OUTFIT # 3

Minus the hat. But plus the tie and gorgeous button down. Might make shorts shorter.

OUTFIT # 4

(Yes, with the tie and such)

OUTFIT # 5

A maxi? :/

LAST OUTFIT

TUCKED INTO

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I'd love your opinions! Please tell me what you personally think is "too much." <3 TIA!

 

[kaliraksha]

I'm really a fan of dresses for school because they easily go from casual to nice. Especially because so many dresses now in days are low maintenance in the washer and can go with flats or sandals. A dress is an outfit in itself, the more time you have to accessorize the cuter it can be. Definitely spend the time to find cute cardigans to go over them, it makes them look more casual plus inside of classrooms can be really cold.

Jeans are ok (I'm not a big fan) but if you have a few great pairs you can start to find interesting shirts in vibrant colors. Shirts with some real character totally dress up jeans.

The other thing I keep are "secretary" type skirts in different colors and patterns and just tuck in a plain colored t-shirt and sometimes a belt.

I usually have to worry about warmer weather clothes here in Texas, but for winter I definitely like slouchy longer shirts and skinnier pants with knee high boots usually. I'm actually a really big fan of panty hose during the winter with my all purpose dresses and a sweater/cardigan. If you find a comfortable size they're actually pretty comfortable.

If you don't already have one.. I suggest buying a clothes steamer... it makes wearing the fancier clothes on a daily basis SO much easier. I use to shy away from button downs and what not because I didn't want to iron or dry clean... but my steamer has made it a breeze... I warm it up for 5 minutes and do a ton of clothes that I recently washed and they stay pretty nice for a few weeks.

I love to wear heels for dinner, a date, maybe a short party... but goodness I can't wear them to school... the best I can do are boots and wedges.

I love looking for pics of clothes so I'll definitely post some later.. of what I might wear and what I see girls wearing around school.

 

[COBI]

I definitely feel like your more recent post of school looks are more school appropriate than the original post. At least around here (new england), in general, most of the "school" looks in the original post would be overdressed at most colleges. Of course, it may be the norm in Texas.

 

[EleanorDanger]

For me, there's never not a good time to dress up! Although for school I guess like work you need to be careful about the amount of flesh on show but that's easily rectified.
I only own 1 pair of jeans and 2 pairs of smart trousers (which won't get worn in summer at all), the rest of my wardrobe is dresses or skirts.
Dresses can be easily transformed from day to evening with a change of shoes, and use of accessories. I have a box of about 20 belts to mix up my outfits and brooches are my new favourite item.
If I think a dress is too short I tend to wear some nice leggings underneath, and if it's too low-cut I just add a vest top.

Can you buy from ASOS.com - Women's Clothing - Womens Fashion - Designer Clothes For Women ? That's a great website for dresses! I always look at the 'evening' section.
I recently bought a load from there (still waiting on the postman though):

Plus a couple of cardigans and jewellery.


I think you just have to have faith in your style! The items you've picked out are good so just take the plunge and buy some and just wear them. Don't worry if other people think you look too dressed up, as long as you like what your wearing it doesn't matter.


PS I work in accounts for a VAT company - pretty business like and I don't care, I'll wear all the above to work! The only time I'll dress more conservatively is if I have a meeting, and even then it's probably a black dress with leopard print accessories

 

[luvsic]

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for your input!!!

kaliraksha, I enjoy dresses too! They're lovely for days you want to stress out and I have this neat little undergarment flesh-colored hot pants so I won't be uber self concious about doing a Marilyn Monroe in the middle of campus in case a gust of wind flies my way

During the winter I was actually thinking of a few outfits too, I'll post them later though!

COBI, lol, a lot of those looks were strictly for parties...I don't think I'd ever in a million years walk to class in that cheetah print dress

but still they're cute

EleanorDanger, I have heard so much about Asos and I love to drool over their things, but I am definitely a little hesitant to buy from there because it's all the way in the UK and shipping will probably cost me an arm and a leg (especially if I have to return something if it doesn't look right..) but I love dressing up too!! I am also a firm believer that if I wear what I like it shoudn't matter either...but I would still love to put together some outfits I would only wear to school - casual but still jam-packed with style!!

I put together a few more for you guys to take a looK! Ever since I've discovered POLYVORE I've been uber addicted lol. Thanks for your opinions again!! If you want to check out my website here it is!!

peaceloveshoes - Polyvore

I catagorized things into "walking around town" (like to run errands or shop, a little dressier than school) and "school days", along with "party days." A lot of these are just dream outfits though, I could never afford some of the stuff I picked out

SCHOOL DAYS









(is this more of a "walking around town" outfit? Maybe minus the leg warmers it can be a school outfit)

WALKING AROUND TOWN











PARTY NIGHTS

 

[kaliraksha]

I would totally wear almost everything you listed in Walking Around Town to school... things I might put a sweater on... but that's it. Very cute style. If and when I order from an out of US company and shipping is too expensive to do a return I always have a back up plan of selling it on eBay... I usually look at what it would sell for before I buy it though- just in case it doesn't work for me I have a backup plan and don't just eat the money... or it can always turn into an upcoming bday gift for my friend who is like a half size smaller than me.

 

[luvsic]

Awww well thank yah darlin! I am glad at least someone likes my style XD see, my thing is the school days ones are very, very simple...I just try to add some jewelry and nice handbags to jazz the outfits up, but they're not too OTT. Do you think they are good for school?

Really, I think some of the walking around town ones are adorable, but not appropriate for class. I think I'd mostly wear them if I were to catch a bus to go to a mid-day party, lunch with a friend, go shopping at a nearby mall or on campus, or run errands like get groceries and stuff. I don't think I'd be able to concentrate in them just for comfort reasons lol (like the Black and White combo with the pink accessories, that top is a crop top. Yeah so if I have a question for the professor I'm not going to shimmy my way to the front of the room to ask lol...it's just not really that appropriate) I am SO sick of wearing just an oversized t-shirt and jeans. I am DONE with that.

I RESIST wearing heels in my every day life..I wish I could pull them off but I just can't walk in them properly. Everyone at work makes fun of me because I look like I'm walking on a tightwire when I walk lol! My thighs are all tense and I have this horrified look on my face because I keep thinking I'm going to fall and twist my ankle!

I think if I were to wear some of the walking around town ones to class, I'd wear the yellow skirt and white cami one, and *maybe* the maxi dress ones. They're really fresh and pretty, those maxi dresses, and they're really comfy too. But my extra touches like loud clangy bangles and hippie headbands won't be too comfortable lol. Ahh we'll see.

Post some of your stuff when you get a chance!!

Here are a few more...the first three I'd strongly consider wearing to class. The others, meh, too sexy for a business setting and dressy for class. Maybe the naval one can be worn around town and just MAYBE the grey one with the white blazer can be worn to a business setting...but the silk one is definitely more of a party look. Although I *wish* I could wear that in the office. lol!

 

[chellaxx]

^^ i think you've made me slightly addicted to Polyvore haha

i think i keep my outfits mostly basic and dress them up with accessories & stuff. I love fashion though, i could live and breath the stuff.

theyre all pretty much topshop / things i cant afford =(



uni / during the day

work

evening

 

[luvsic]

bahahha someone else got addicted. Trust me when I first went onto Polyvore I spent the WHOLE day mixing and matching clothes....now if only I could buy all of that lol!!

Aww your looks are cute! I like that leapord print watch. Girl you would wear heels to class?! woo not for me...I die wearing heels for 4 hours at work already...it's flats flats flats for me

Oh and how were you able to post PICTURES of the outfits you made, and not clickable ones like mine?

One more post!!

 

[kaliraksha]

Yeah, I would shy away from the heels for class.. but otherwise I think accessories are what make an outfit look totally your own and not straight off a mannequin. Although I enjoy simplicity usually... it doesn't mean I don't have days when I don't feel like looking really put together. I see girls super put together going to class everyday and if they look confident in it... I don't even think twice... I just think to myself "man, she's a fabulous dresser."

 

[AliVix1]

i dunno if this was already answered but that silver halter thing u're talking about... guess definately had some vests sorta like that last summer.. i dont see any on their website right now but maybe later in this season this year too?? good luck!

 

[luvsic]

no nobody answered me question...but oh my god I totally missed out on that if they did have them! I so soo want a halter like that but I really don't know if they sell things like that individually, because most outfits I've seen like that are sold as connected to the piece of clothing in the first place...but thanks for suggesting that! I'll have to keep looking...and maybe get something altered at the tailor, if I want it that badly...

 

[chellaxx]

LOL i never wear heels to class either, thats just for if im going somewhere/ chillin during the day. I LOVEE heels tho, but hate wearing them =/ does that even make sense? haha im always scared im going to break my ankle or something!

yea accessories are the best! lol i love how Olivia Palermo puts her accessories together =D shes flawless *jealous*

Oh & to post them like i did, make sure you've PUBLISHED them so they are saved as a SET not a DRAFT

PROFILE - CLICK ON THE PIC YOU WANT UNDER THE TITLE 'SET' - RIGHT CLICK THE PICTURE - COPY / PASTE THE CODE FROM THE 'MESSAGE BOARD' BOX

YOU'LL GET A CODE LIKE THIS :

[**url=http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?.mid=embed&id=7993614][img**]http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/...AAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg[/img**][/url**]

& YOU ONLY NEED THE PART THAT I PUT IN THE BOLD FONT.


Hopefully you understood that! lmao..

 

[chellaxx]

LOL, im done with polyvore now! promise!

all my outfits look the same though.. not good!

 

[luvsic]

That last one is cute, I always wanted to pull off the bandeau bra thing but I don't know if I can...and noooo keep them coming! Lol I am addicted too don't worry, I spent SO much time on there today. I actually redid ALL of my outfits on there to make them more interesting....and I'm actually doing one right now, lol. I have to make more school-inspired ones so I can actually WEAR them to school!!

If you want, let's be friends on there (contacts) so we can get inspired by each others' looks! Add me! Some random people added me and favorited my stuff haha here is my link:

peaceloveshoes - Polyvore

Anyway, I live in such a conservative town I think half the stuff I post on there will be "over dressed" for college...it's SO annoying, because people actually shoot you dirty looks if you're too dressed up; people actually think you're weird. I do know my limits for school and for partying, however...I think I'll dress a little better on days I mentioned (shopping, errands, etc) But you know what, they'll get over it. I like what I wear and that's all that matters.

I kind of wish I was born a New York girl...my friend told me yesterday I belong there. But it is what it is, and I'll just keep on trucking down here in the south...sigh.

 

[chellaxx]

As long as you wear the bandeau bra under the right type of top and you dont have HUGE boobs then you def could! lol so not just me then?! That site makes me wanna go shopping =P

woo you've done alot, i love it! i'll def add you *1st contact
haha* ive not even made any collections or joined any groups ha! i dont get that side of the polyvore thing *shrugs*

That sounds like a nightmare! but you know what, you should dress for yourself not other people. If you like it, then just wear it & honestly, their probably giving you dirty looks because their jealous =D i can pretty much wear whatever i want where i live. theres no limit. No joke, i go out clubbing and i see girls dressed in nothing but underwear and heels. LOL crazy.
i'd love to go to NY! but i dont think youre location should define your style & how you dress. just do you.

i know our styles diff but heres some great blogs that inspire me. I dont understand a word of the first one, but i can still look at the pics! =D

kanal5.se - Style by Kling
knight cat
Le Fashion
JAK & JIL BLOG

 

[luvsic]

aww yay I see you!!

don't worry I am not into that kind of "joining groups" stuff either, not obsessively so at least. I only join so I can get a feel for how others put things together. Do you ever get inspired by people's looks? Like you would actually WEAR some of the things on there? lol

Oh my god girl, this site *HAS* made me go shopping!! O_O it's so bad but I bought like 100 dollars of stuff inspired by all of the looks I love yesterday...*dies* my stupid wallet has a friggin hole burned through it! I need to STOP. I'm going on a forever 21 fast (where I've been getting all my clothes lol)

thanks for sharing those blogs with me! I liked Le Fashion a lot! Looks like I'm going to have a new blog to religiously read for inspiration XD personally, I like this one:

fashiontoast

Rumi is so creative and I love everything that she wears looks great on her.

Other than that I mostly look to polyvore combinations to get inspired...do you like looking at celebrity looks for style? My style ICON is carrie bradshaw (not sarah jessica parker, CARRIE BRADSHAW lol) she inspired me to wear thigh high socks.

And although I don't really like her or look up to her for style, I do love this outfit combination Vanessa Hudgens wore:

They boyfriend blazer, etc. I wish boyfriend blazers looked good on me!! (they don't.)

And I bought a bandeau bra today!!

it's fabulous..now to see what I can pair it with..

And to share with everyone else, here are some more looks I put together:





I love them both, but I dont think I could wear the second one anywhere XD it's too trendy for both the office and school.

 

[Okami08]

I know I'm late to the party here, but I think skinny jeans, peep-toe heels and a blazer-type jacket would be soooo cute! Tulip skirts are fantastic (I own at least 4) - they always look adorable. You could get some super cute jeans (skinny jeans, perhaps?) and pair them with almost any top to casual-ize a look. I live in Colorado, the land of "jeans and a button-up shirt is dressed up," so I have all sorts of experience putting cute/edgy/nicer tops over a pair of jeans to get a more casual look.

I am also a bad shoe person and wear my Redwing boots almost everywhere, but I loooove cute shoes! Have you checked out Endless.com? They have tons of shoes and free shipping and free return shipping, so you can try them out and send them back if you don't like them! I love Naughty Monkey shoes, and they have some cute flats as well as cute heels. Their flats would look nice with skinny jeans! Chinese Laundry has some cute shoes, too. I looooove punching up an outfit with supercute shoes! (Even if I never do it... boo...)

BTW: I love your style!

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by Okami08 I know I'm late to the party here, but I think skinny jeans, peep-toe heels and a blazer-type jacket would be soooo cute! Tulip skirts are fantastic (I own at least 4) - they always look adorable. You could get some super cute jeans (skinny jeans, perhaps?) and pair them with almost any top to casual-ize a look. I live in Colorado, the land of "jeans and a button-up shirt is dressed up," so I have all sorts of experience putting cute/edgy/nicer tops over a pair of jeans to get a more casual look. I am also a bad shoe person and wear my Redwing boots almost everywhere, but I loooove cute shoes! Have you checked out Endless.com? They have tons of shoes and free shipping and free return shipping, so you can try them out and send them back if you don't like them! I love Naughty Monkey shoes, and they have some cute flats as well as cute heels. Their flats would look nice with skinny jeans! Chinese Laundry has some cute shoes, too. I looooove punching up an outfit with supercute shoes! (Even if I never do it... boo...) BTW: I love your style!

It's ok dear, the party's never over

I love hearing from people!

I'd love to try Endless.com! I need some more shoes and I haven't found any I'm in love with so I'm going to check that out for sure...

You're talkin' my language! Your style sounds a lot similar to mine...skinny jeans I am a huge proponent of, as well as fun tops if I don't want to go too overboard on school days. I don't think I can do anything "heel" though, even wedges for that matter, because they're just not comfortable for class. I've purchased a lot of things I think I can wear to class now so I'm getting a better feel of everything...I think right now I'm focusing on using accessories to complete an outfit, accessories and shoes.

Thanks for your suggestions <3