Thank you for all of your comments on my last post. I've revisited the tucking in, because I like the idea but am not sure how much I like the reality. What are your thoughts?
Here is the shirt with a fitted, high-waisted skirt.
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| This isn't so bad, but it doesn't exactly tuck in neatly. |
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| This is where I am just not sure what to do about all the volume in the shirt. It just looks like a mess to me. |
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| Again, this just seems huge to me. |
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| Here I am wearing it with the Burda pants. They are charcoal doubleknit from Gorgeous Fabrics. Tucked in, the shirt looks kind of neat in the front. But I think there's a reason why the pattern view only shows us the front! |
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| I'm not exactly liking the back, but this is as neat as it's going to get. |
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| And the side view is not as awful as the view with the skirt. Of course, I could also throw a jacket or cardigan over this and call it a day. |
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| And here it is untucked. I don't think this looks as good as tucked in because the pant pleats add volume at the shirt's hem. |
Could you add some darts? Or maybe tuck it in a bit more on the skirt/slacks? What about cinched in with a wide belt? Sorry, I'm not very good at this sort of thing....
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DeleteThe pants look great! I think tucked in, going with a cardigan might be a good idea. Tucked out you may need to go with a slimmer pant, and I was thinking besides basics, you should pair it with any of the bright colored skinny pants out there right now.
ReplyDeleteYou can't make a totally 80s pattern and expect it to look neat :-). This is what happens when styles change, and general standards of fit, it's normal to be a bit uncomfortable at first.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing a study about how children needed to eat a new food TEN times before really liking it. I actually think clothes are like that. If you make something different, and you see you like it but you can't quite get the hang of it, you need to give it plenty of time. Can you war this 10 times before you decide you can't do anything with it?
How about a crotch stay? The link below says to use snaps, but normally I just use safety pins.
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Very interesting. I hadn't thought of that before. Thanks!
DeleteLooks great with the pants. Try a more fitted skirt, like pencil shape. The flare of this one is not flattering with the shapeof the shirt.
ReplyDeleteI really like this tucked in, especially with the pants, it makes a great outfit. I think because the blouse collar is quite big then going fitted on the bottom half is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteI also like it tucked in better with something fitted on the bottom half to balance things out. There is a lot of volume, but it looks generous rather than sloppy when it is tucked in.
ReplyDeleteI actually bought this same fabric and made a flow-y top out of it. This fabric seems to have no weight, it just puffs!
Oh Karin, I have to check out your blog for your top. I love seeing what other people do with the same fabric I have!
DeleteI actually think it looks cute untucked, but it could be one of those things where the pictures are way better than real life. Otherwise, tucked into the slim pants is my vote. Love those pants!
ReplyDeleteI'll echo everyone else -- looks great tucked in with slim pants.
ReplyDeleteI think exploring the belt idea could be another way to go. Like, over a pencil skirt, belted at the waist. Or over skinny jeans, with a thin belt slung at the hips. Something to try!
I like it tucked in and the volume it creates on top. Beautiful top!
ReplyDeleteI really like the top tucked in. It may just be a look you need to get use to, but I really think it works! What a fabulous print for the tunic pattern too!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why you are not happy, because I think it looks lovely tucked in. The blousing is quite soft and feminine, and helps to define your tiny waist. I really like it worn with the trousers. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it tucked in on you, wish I could tuck things in and get away with it. I prefer it tucked in on you, to be honest, it looks uber cool. I think you are being over critical like we are sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love the top it is great. I think it's great tucked in. Looking at it again, I think if it is poufing too much it is probably too long. I'm short and that's what happens when the top is too long - there is no length in my body to take up the length of the shirt - does that make sense.
ReplyDeleteI love it out with the trousers too so cutting it shorter also cuts your options. A red skirt would look great - slim bottom to flowy top for balance.