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

[luvsic]

Ok ladies and gents, I'd love to get opinions and suggestions! Please do feel free to share what YOU wear on casual or school days, or what you like to wear on a party night that's not too OTT (like prom dress equivalents on just a house party night)!

I lurk around this sub-forum like a vulture, lol. In honestly I think my love for fashion outweights my love for makeup (and *gasp* MAC.. sorry but this

doesn't really apply to me

*don't shoot me!*)


But I am going back to school soon, and I want to update my wardrobe completely. But because I go to class 5 out of 7 days a week (and I save the cute stuff for maybe 2.5 out of 7 days a week) I'd love to expand my repotoire of CASUAL CLOTHING. aka clothing I can wear to class/office hours/grocery shopping/meeting for study groups.

I really have outgrown the "t-shirt and sweats" look, or even the "basic tee and jeans" look. Those blah looks just make me want to barf when I look at myself in the mirror. It's just not doing it for me anymore. I'm looking for some casual clothes with more of a bite. I'm just not one of those people who can pull off the "I just rolled out of my bed but I still look cute" look...tons of girls at my school can and do, but I'm just not one of them. If I wanna look cute, I have to set aside an hour before class (at least 45 minutes. Anyone else hollah to that too?)

Please bear with the boring almost picture-less post, it's just easier to post clickable links

check them out if you have a moment though.

What I <3 at the moment for basic school/class/office hour wear (what's too dressy, let me know..if it's all too dressy...uh oh.):

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

Le Sac Dress - Spring Break - American Apparel Online Store

http://i.americanapparel.net/storefr...E8me_Black.jpg

Cotton Spandex Jersey Bandeau Pencil Dress - Spring Break - American Apparel Online Store

http://i.americanapparel.net/storefr...AM303_Navy.jpg

Mlange Jersey Pocket Skirt - Spring Break - American Apparel Online Store

http://i.americanapparel.net/storefr...7303_White.jpg

Interlock Mini Skirt - Skirts - American Apparel Online Store



NOVELTY outfits for once in a school-time wear (i've already purchased a dress under this catagory, yet I cant help myself from drooling over these..):

bebe.com Tiered Party Dress

bebe.com Lovely in Lace Bubble Dress

Party Outfits (friday/saturday nights, downtown or just at an apartment)

http://www.forever21.com/images/look...90326-06.jpg?1

LOVELOVELOVE THIS CREME DRESS

So hot! (anyone know where I can get a silver halter top like that? JUST the halter)

Will post more later...or if anyone replies.

 

[Tahti]

Welllll... I'll give my fashion style *condensed* even though it's probably a bit too avant-garde for most!
*note - I NEVER wear proper trousers. Or jeans. Leggings I like, but anything else remotely leg constricting is a big no-no.*

My staples are :
- high waisted, tailored mini skirts
- sheer/ruffled/lace shirts
- minidresses
- waist cinching thick corset belts
- HIGH heels ;D
- and amazing jackets.

For an everyday look, I usually wear a high waisted fitted skirt, with some kind of comfortable stretchy top tucked into it, and a suit jacket. I wear heels nearly every day, a low heel for me is a 4 inch one xD
For parties, I like little black bodycon dresses, lace tights and a pair of kickass ankle stiletto boots.
If all my skirts/dresses are in the wash, I resort to my leggings collection. I wear them with legwarmers, heels, a loose long-ish sweatshirt and a leather jacket usually.

Big hair is always a must in my everyday wardrobe! Backcombing FTW <3

 

[sassyclassy]

I really like some of the dresses you picked out!! I don't think they're all "dressy" but they're definitely not casual..I would definitely suggest buying a few cardigans or sweaters that you can put on top of the dresses and just add a belt and that would be a great look for school, hanging out etc during the day and just take the sweater off at night and adjust your make up and accessories and you're good to go =)

As for me, I am like you too. I already get up at 5:40 am in the morning for school and I get ready in 30 minutes...I do not want to get up any earlier than that just to look decent. But honestly, I think it's easy to look good without having to spend so much time. I think a good suggestion to just lay out what you want to wear the night before because I find that trying to decide what to wear it THE hardest part in the morning. I do very basic make up every day so that's not too bad.

For school, I do prefer to wear jeans tucked into boots with a cute jacket. (This is mostly because it was winter and way too cold for anything else.) But in the summer I will probably wear shorts, dresses with belted cardigans on top, high-waisted skirts with shirts tucked in, etc. I don't really like the sweat pants look either. I actually only one on pair and I wear them to sleep sometimes and it does not leave the house.

For parties, the dresses you suggested would be amazing and they are along the lines of what I would wear too.. I am all for throwing on a gorgeous dress instead of 3 separates because I am lazy like that. And then I would just glam up my make up a bit and add some nice shoes and a clutch and what not. If it's a casual party, I would just do a nice top and some dark boot-cut or straight-leg jeans over some (normally pointy) stilettos or whatever shoes I feel like wearing. I think that's the thing about accessories, you can pick and choose and they make a huge impact.

Okay..I feel like I've gone too long..I hope I kinda answered your question!!

 

[iadoremac]

Yeah what she said above I agree with everything but include pencil and a line skirts to the list

 

[iadoremac]

and by she i meant Tahti

 

[Tahti]

Definitely! Pencil line skirts are so hot. Think kind of like Joan from Mad Men... I LOVE how they styled her! <3

I can post photos of some stuff if you'd like btw!

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by Tahti Welllll... I'll give my fashion style *condensed* even though it's probably a bit too avant-garde for most! *note - I NEVER wear proper trousers. Or jeans. Leggings I like, but anything else remotely leg constricting is a big no-no.* My staples are : - high waisted, tailored mini skirts - sheer/ruffled/lace shirts - minidresses - waist cinching thick corset belts - HIGH heels ;D - and amazing jackets. For an everyday look, I usually wear a high waisted fitted skirt, with some kind of comfortable stretchy top tucked into it, and a suit jacket. I wear heels nearly every day, a low heel for me is a 4 inch one xD For parties, I like little black bodycon dresses, lace tights and a pair of kickass ankle stiletto boots. If all my skirts/dresses are in the wash, I resort to my leggings collection. I wear them with legwarmers, heels, a loose long-ish sweatshirt and a leather jacket usually. Big hair is always a must in my everyday wardrobe! Backcombing FTW <3

Your staples sound like MY KINDA STAPLES!

My melange skirt that I buy from AA will probably be worn as a high-waisted, with a simple cami or t-shirt, or if I want to feel preppy, a button down. I also want a tulip skirt. Maybe not from AA, but in general. Those are gorgeous and classy <3

And I LOVELOVELOVE minidresses!!! I THIRST FOR MORE! but i feel like forever 21 is the only place I can get cute, cheap mini dresses...but quality is totally blah there. So maybe I'll try macy's from now on...my mom could always find good stuff there...

pencil skirts...oooh pencil skirts! I am in love with pencil skirts. I can't believe I haven't discovered the pencil skirt up until now...I totally love rocking them....thats why I'm getting hte bandeau dresses, they can be worn as a pencil skirt, a dress, OR a top

I also kind of channel the "ralph lauren country club" look sometimes...polos, white skinny jeans, a tie on occasion. That is what I love about masculine-femenine crossovers, it's classy a little masculine yet still sexy in a way.

hahah backcombing. I tried that for a while but realized I didn't have the patience. Now I just stick to a really simple style - tucking some hair behind the ears and letting the rest fall down...of course I have to grow out my sad short hair first to get the hair of my *dreams*...it'll grow faster in the summer XD

And PLEASE DO POST SOME OF YOUR STUFF!

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by sassyclassy I really like some of the dresses you picked out!! I don't think they're all "dressy" but they're definitely not casual..I would definitely suggest buying a few cardigans or sweaters that you can put on top of the dresses and just add a belt and that would be a great look for school, hanging out etc during the day and just take the sweater off at night and adjust your make up and accessories and you're good to go =) As for me, I am like you too. I already get up at 5:40 am in the morning for school and I get ready in 30 minutes...I do not want to get up any earlier than that just to look decent. But honestly, I think it's easy to look good without having to spend so much time. I think a good suggestion to just lay out what you want to wear the night before because I find that trying to decide what to wear it THE hardest part in the morning. I do very basic make up every day so that's not too bad. For school, I do prefer to wear jeans tucked into boots with a cute jacket. (This is mostly because it was winter and way too cold for anything else.) But in the summer I will probably wear shorts, dresses with belted cardigans on top, high-waisted skirts with shirts tucked in, etc. I don't really like the sweat pants look either. I actually only one on pair and I wear them to sleep sometimes and it does not leave the house. For parties, the dresses you suggested would be amazing and they are along the lines of what I would wear too.. I am all for throwing on a gorgeous dress instead of 3 separates because I am lazy like that. And then I would just glam up my make up a bit and add some nice shoes and a clutch and what not. If it's a casual party, I would just do a nice top and some dark boot-cut or straight-leg jeans over some (normally pointy) stilettos or whatever shoes I feel like wearing. I think that's the thing about accessories, you can pick and choose and they make a huge impact. Okay..I feel like I've gone too long..I hope I kinda answered your question!!

good idea sassy

the only thing is I tend to look like a grandma because I never pick out the right cardigans...lol. It's hard to find good sweaters either especially because the fall and winter have passed...but I will not give up my hunt for them!!

and girl it sounds like you have my type of style too...I do anything high-waisted...especially skirts. Mostly b/c I'm a shorty and can easily look like a midget if I don't wear the right things.

jeans tucked into boots used to be DRESSY for me lol! It is always a cute classic in my book that's for sure, especially when it gets cold. I need to start planning for winter outfits too! I was thinking of thigh socks with long sweater-dresses, but I don't think I'm going to be able to pull that off XD it's going to have to be bundle-up time for sure.

I have this hot motorcycle jacket (but not motorcycle to match

i want one) and I think I can wear that during the winter...but LOL, that can be a bit much. It's one of those really badass total motorcycle jackets. A little too hardcore for school . oh well. It's hot.

 

[luvsic]

I'm also curious to see what you ladies like to wear

if you can post pictures or have time to (just of pieces you find online, or you can take pics) please do!! It's like a melting pot of fashion <3

 

[luvsic]

Last one for now promise...I have to go to work!

But is it totally sinful of me to try to dress this up as a business casual outfit? Maybe not something to wear in the office (No, definitely not lol) but with a nice jacket (not a blazer or anything, just a normal jacket..I'm not really sure WHAT type of jacket yet, it'll have to be one of those "match it when I see it" outfits) and some black pumps and a clutch? It's like sexy business casual...the "after" party. haha. For some reason I envision some really classy woman walking down new york (a la sex and the city) in the outfit I just described. I have the pumps, now to focus on the jacket...

 

[Simply Elegant]

My style also sounds a lot like Tahti's. I love little black dresses with a fitted jacket or cardigan over top, minidresses, pencil skirts, silk and lace tops, opaque tights. On the odd occasion, I do like skinny jeans though. I like my shoes and bags to stand out, so I don't really accessorize other than that. I'd suggest trying to find little local boutiques for really cute stuff too. Sometimes they have the best stuff.

 

[KIT]

Big hair is always a must in my everyday wardrobe! Backcombing FTW <3[/quote]

Okay, i know this is totally off topic, but i cant seen to get my hair "big"..And i am dying to do it. I love the look. Are there special products, brushes that u use?

 

[KIT]

I love love this dress..i think a simple cardigan will look good. ur accessories or a cute clutch will dress it up even more..

 

[Tahti]

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Originally Posted by KIT Big hair is always a must in my everyday wardrobe! Backcombing FTW <3

Okay, i know this is totally off topic, but i cant seen to get my hair "big"..And i am dying to do it. I love the look. Are there special products, brushes that u use?[/quote]

Hey! It took me a while to get the backcombing look but I have big gothy hair nailed now! xD I just use a straighteners, comb, and freeze hold hairspray ;D I could make a quick tut if you want.
And luvsic, I'll post some of my outfits/clothes later when I get photos ^_^ I love that dress that you posted last btw - you could totally work it in a business situation!

 

[KIT]

Yes please post pics!!!

 

[iadoremac]

and lets not forget skin tight skinny jeans with high gladiator heels and a cute top = sexy
And ignore what anyone says Hareem Pants are in this season and are to die for a must have if i must say so myself.
Oh and shoes, you want gladiator sandals flat and high heels. You want square, round and peep toe stilettos, you want black strappy sandals and hair accessories and jewelry

 

[luvsic]

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Originally Posted by KIT I love love this dress..i think a simple cardigan will look good. ur accessories or a cute clutch will dress it up even more..

Are you talking about that grey dress?

omg that dress is absolutley lovely. I hope I can find it at whatever xxi I go to...online they only have mediums and I need it in a S or XS. I want it SO badly and it's not expensive either. I have a similar dress that looks like this!

I would love to dress it up with a black clutch and black pumps, and maybe a stylish jacket. What kind of jacket could go with that??

Ok guys, I have the LBD in this picture, but where can I find the halter part or the silver part? Do they sell seperate pieces like that? That dress is GORGEOUS and I want to find a halter like in silver and black to add pizzaz to my dresses!

iadoremac...i want a pair of gladiator sandals - knee ones or ankle ones, SO badly. They are so freakin' hot!! But wherever I look for them I just can't find good ones!! I want brown ones that are strappy, kind of like what Nicky Hilton as wearing here. And I LOVE these chanel ones .. Where can I find some cute ones that aren't that expensive, do you know??

These are hot but idk if I'd ever have the guts to wear these...

And yes thanks Tahti! Can't wait

what would you suggest pairing that dress with to make it more "business"-like but still fun and unique?

If you guys find stuff online you want to share just post links!! I want to see what you guys like

i am interested.

 

[Simply Elegant]

Nine West has some strappy gladiator sandals.

 

[luvsic]

I've looked through their collection, but unfortunately a lot of them are really out of my price range and I'm not that in love with any of the styles. A lot of them are heels, too, which I can say will be horrid to my poor feet (I've been practicing walking in heels for a while and to this day I can't walk or stand in them for more than 3 hours without feeling extreme pain)

I don't know where to find knee-high ones either...I just made a post about them lol because I'm so desperately obsessed with owning a pair

 

[Simply Elegant]

Chanel made a gorgeous pair last year but I think those are out of range for practically everyone.