Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Out of Proportion

Top: Old Navy, $15 // Jacket: H&M, $20 // Jeans: Forme, $20 // Boots: Forever 21, $26

While the feel of this outfit was just what I had in mind, the proportions were a bit off. I desperately wanted the jacket to be longer to balance everything out. A pair of wide-leg jeans would have done the trick, but - alas - I ran out of time to change. Oh well, the result was merely the illusion of an oddly short torso and long legs... there are worse things.
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16 comments:

  1. .January 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    i absolutely love that blue door that you frequently use as a backdrop for your photos! what kind of building has that beautiful door? i'd love to know, it just has so much character!

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  2. The Semi SweetJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Well I like it. The colors are what draw my eye first, rather than the proportions. It's funny how our own eyes perceive things.

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  3. AprilJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    so perfect! yay polka dots! :D

    ape-z.blogspot.com

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  4. EJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I LOVE this! The jacket, the top! I want the whole ensemble for myself!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Like becca said, that blue door is magic :)

    Love your outfit - the blue jeans with the pink top looks gorgeous on you and the polka dots break it up nicely :)

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  6. the other emilyJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I definitely think the colors and the polka dots are the stars here, they look great on you (and with that great door)! I do know what you mean about the proportions not working out quite the way you had in mind, I had very much the same thing happen to me the other day. I agree with Daily Fashionista though, I think maybe it's largely an issue of self-perception - I don't think these proportions look off at all.
    the other emily

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  7. Nana ErinJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I think it looks great, I love those jeans on you. Those are one of those things that flatter very few people, but if you happen to be one of those people they look really cool!

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  8. CJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I actually don't find the proportions to be off at all! I love the whole combination, and it looks so stunning against that blue door.

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  9. Kate B.January 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    While it would look great with the alternatives you wanted, I also think it looks great as is! The proportions totally work. The necklace is what makes it all so great, I think.

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  10. LoriJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love this jacket.
    We seem to have the opposite body. I'm 5'2" with a super long torso and really short legs. Maybe we should switch legs :)
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  11. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    i want those shoes!!!

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  12. JilliebeanieJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Gosh, I just love this jacket!

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  13. kristine [kristine. or polly.]January 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    OMG. This outfit is my dream! I love the polka dots and the pink ruffles :)

    Kristine. Or Polly.

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  14. QandEJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Great top. Just got those boots in tan...

    I love being a giant in them...

    Warmest Regards-
    Rachel
    of
    http://www.tripping-with-grace.blogspot.com/

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  15. Alysa KimikoJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    i love your shirt, it's so fun! it makes for a happy winter :)

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  16. ENID P.February 2, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    love the combo!

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