No matter what my weight, I am boxy-square shaped. Short-waisted, narrow shoulders. Thick-wristed, narrow-ankled. Bigger stomach than rear end (pants would probably fit great if I wore them backwards).
I've been reading some wardrobe self-help books. How to express your personality, how to find flattering clothes that FIT & Flatter. I have to add on my own, ones that are modest, and don't cost a fortune...Going through my closet and drawers, this is what I wore to work last week:
#1 in Brown. Skirt & top thrift store finds. The skirt was originally a Land's End long sleeve dress with an uncomfortable polo-shirt collar that I cut above the elastic at the waist retaining the awesome pockets. Stretchy, comfortable. Empire waisted wrap shirt in vertical stripes. Long sleeves with cuffs at wrists. I would wear this again, but not perfect. Skirt length a little long? Grade: B-
#2 A line flowered thrifted skirt, solid 3/4 jersey top Sears sale. Comfortable. Busy bottom half. Grade: B
#3 Plum & Polka Dots! I loved wearing this! Thrift store top, Sears sale skirt. Bright happy color, comfortable skirt, like the length (longer than brown #1, hadn't noticed), sleeves cuffed at 3/4 length. Curvy in right places, slimming. Grade: A-
#4 Black & White & Gray thrifted top hits my elbows, Target sale skirt looks blocky/frumpy. I need to wear this top with a more flattering skirt? Grade B+
#5 Purple Old Navy sale & Light Blue Target sale. If I had seen this picture before I left the house, I do not think I would have worn this. Too flowy. Too busy on bottom. Grade: C
