Aida ~

WIW 05.11-14 (including YLF meetup outfit)

May 17, 2011

End of last week's outfits, plus the weekend.

  1. Wed, worn to work. Had heels on initially but swapped them for flats to tone it down a bit; the knit dress over knit leggings was a bit too "rear highlighting".
  2. Thu, worn to work then to an out-of-town friend's to play with his ferrets. This look feels more fall than spring, but I'm not sure how to change that short of not wearing tights or swapping to a different top; sadly it's still not warm enough for just shorts. Not 100% sure about the sheer hose, or maybe it's the shoes, or maybe it needs some scrunched socks? Not sure. I do like the (new) skinny yellow belt with this.
  3. Fri, worn to work, out to dinner with my husband, then we went to ferret sit again; they're so cute! Trying a warmer neutral look.
  4. Sat, worn to the YLF meetup in Seattle. Decided to go uber 70s casual :) I need to get one of those little vest clips to make this one more fitted looking.

Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome!

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29 Comments

  • rosee replied 12 years ago

    Nice stylings!!! #1 and #4 are my favorites. You gals must have been one stunning looking crew gathered together.

  • replied 12 years ago

    Fun outfits! Love the stripes and the vest!! And I love to see a well executed semi-tuck. Yours looks so natural...I haven't been able to make that work yet :)

    I'm having the same dilemma with shorts/tights right now. I don't think your hose looks too wintery since it's very sheer, but I'll be paying attention to see if anyone has other ideas :)

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 12 years ago

    I think I have liked all of the outfits I've seen you post and may have to start copying some of them. You have a very interesting way of putting together outfits and I really like it

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    All outfits are very fab! Love you in those baggy fades jeans :)

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thanks ladies!

    Rose - The group was certainly stunning, even more fab in person! It was fun to walk around in such a Stylish Mob :)

    Sammi - Drapey fabrics are key to the natural semi-tuck! I usually tuck tightly then stretch my arms up and wiggle a little side-to-side to loosen just the right amount (and do minor adjustments as necessary) 0:)

    Dianthus - Thanks very much, I look forward to seeing your interpretations!

    Angie - Any particular thoughts on the shorts outfit (#2)? I feel like it's off but cannot place why (besides not looking springy) though I am also not 100% adjusted to this look yet. (Thanks on the jeans, I probably wouldn't have tried such a baggy pair if you hadn't commented about it on the blog!)

  • san replied 12 years ago

    I'm certainly not Angie, but I love the shorts outfit. I think you look striking and those boots and hose work nicely with everything else. Since the hose are sheer it does seem springy for a Seattle spring, to me. The yellow belt and blue shirt are nice bright happy colors. I like ankle boots that hug the ankle and make a smooth transition like yours do.
    All of your outfits are equally great. I really like your urban style.

  • Debora replied 12 years ago

    All great outfits! I especially love your meetup outfit. So fab! Can't wait to hear all about the meetup.

  • qfbrenda replied 12 years ago

    You look great every day, but day 4 is my favorite. I love the wide legs on you. :)

  • Melissa replied 12 years ago

    LOL. I initially misread "to an out-of-town friend's to play with his ferrets" as "to an out-of-town friend's play with his ferrets," and had a good giggle (were the ferrets in the play, did they accompany you to the play, etc).

    My illiteracy aside, you look amazing as always. I know it's been said before, but your ability to pull off consistently killer put together casual looks is so inspiring.

    Looks 1, 3, and 4 are perfect to my eye. re: springifying look #2, what about swapping out the sheer hose for some microfishnets? If those alone would be too cold, you could layer them over nude hose. I could also see that working with a nude or taupe belt if the fab yellow belt didn't agree in color with the stockings. Or, what about some otk socks?

    http://www.sockdreams.com/prod.....-the-knee/

  • kellygirl replied 12 years ago

    Love them all, Aida! I think 1 and 4 are my faves. LOVE the tunic with leggings and that killer shrunken blazer. Very spring-y! Same goes for the wide legs with the waist coat and clogdals! Fresh silhouettes and so much fun!

    I like the shorts outfit but haven't really wrapped my head around the hosiery thing. Sheer hose seem dressy to me and I'm not used to seeing them with shorts. I like the look with opaques though so I think I'm just going to have to wait for my eye to adjust. Grey skinnies with the nautical top is super fab too! Great week, Aida! I love your posts!

  • Carole replied 12 years ago

    Wow-great outfits-I just love #1 and 4. Don't tell me I missed another Seattle YLF meetup! Darn! Oh well, you must have looked fab!

  • annagybe replied 12 years ago

    Love #2 and #3. I might pilfer part of #2 for my fluoro yellow belt.

  • Kappy replied 12 years ago

    They all look great, but my personal favorite is #1. Crazy about those stripes!

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    I like #2. Perhaps scrunching the sleeves would have balanced out proportions. The outfit is a little top heavy - but it still works!

  • celia replied 12 years ago

    I like them all.

  • Heather replied 12 years ago

    Aida, I am loving all of these pics of you with SUN and SUNGLASSES. Woohoo. Cheering for real.

    I like all of these outfits very, very much. How fun you went to play with ferrets. Did they snag your hosiery?

    You may send me that vest when you're ready. ;D I LOVE it! You look so great, Aida.

  • Lynne replied 12 years ago

    These are lovely! Have we seen the cropped jacket before, Aida? I love it! FWIW, I like the vest as is - it looks cool and springy with the lighter colours...

  • marianna replied 12 years ago

    Fab! I love them all.

  • Nadya replied 12 years ago

    Great outfits, all'. You totally rock the half tuck in #3.

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thank you for all the wonderful comments everyone! :D

    Melissa - I didn't think of layering nude hose under the microfishnets, that's a great idea! I haven't tried OTK socks, not sure I have the guts for those :} (I can picture the ferret play now, a 2-critter show with dramatic lighting and cheerful music....)

    Kelly - The shorts are a dressier fabrication and have a sheen to them, so I think the sheer hose matches more in person. The top doesn't quite go though; if I had a silky button-up I'd have worn that instead. (It's on my list!)

    Anna - Ooh I hope you'll post it!

    Angie - Noted, thank you!

    Heather - The ferrets were good and didn't snag my hosiery! They did try to crawl into the backs of my shirts since they were only semi-tucked though :)

    Lynne - The blazer is newish, I've had it a couple weeks and worn a couple times. I'm positive it's going to be a staple for me! The vest is a bit wide around the waist and would look better a bit more fitted I think.

  • chouette22 replied 12 years ago

    Love all the outfits (I always type this same sentence with you!!) but if I have to pick favorites, they would be 1 and 3. That blazer in 1 is SO perfect for you, what an amazing find!

  • RandomThoughts (Andrea) replied 12 years ago

    Always so fab, Ms.Aida! :)

  • Ornella replied 12 years ago

    There's only one for me, and that's number one thankyouverymuch.

  • Lisa replied 12 years ago

    Great outfits here, I like the idea to add fishnet hose to the shorts outfit.

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thank you for the comments Chouette, Andrea, Ornela, and Lisa :)

  • catgirl replied 12 years ago

    Aida, I am swooning! Every one of these is special in some amazing way. I am especially impressed with #2, but all of them are totally fun and have those little tweaks that you were aiming for - just awesome!

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Aw thanks Una! Your compliment makes my detail-oriented brain very happy :D

  • Mo replied 12 years ago

    I'm loving the dress in #1 and pretty much all the accessories! The multi buckle belt and the shoes in #4 especially have me in serious envy over here! :)

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thanks Mo! Both the belt and buckle are available at Target *wink wink!*

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