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Thanks for the idea! I should think of dresses more often.
89-19-08: I like it better without the cuffs too.
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^ You want the What to wear it with thread 
I'll see if I can't bump it for you ...
Here you go ... http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f58/what-wear-thread-10605-168.html#post4814134
I'll see if I can't bump it for you ...Here you go ... http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f58/what-wear-thread-10605-168.html#post4814134
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SS, yes, I think you can and should wear the outfit tonight 
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^ Sounds reasonable to me
Sometimes what I will do if I'm unsure of what I've planned to wear is I'll allow an extra 10-15 min to get ready in case I need to change ...
Sometimes what I will do if I'm unsure of what I've planned to wear is I'll allow an extra 10-15 min to get ready in case I need to change ...
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guys, I have some backup outfits that didn't make the first cut, and I'm deciding whether to use one for my blog.....I'm not sure if this outfit passes the test...nay?
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Keya, I like it...Maybe a belt could break up all the stripes and enhance the whole look?
Broad shoulder, broad back, small boobs- can I make a boyfriend blazer work?
If so, how? I already wear a lot of skirts and dresses, so my style has a feminine touch, but I choose edgy pieces, not flower-patterned "summer dresses". But, my figure is boyish- I'm heavily built, and not at my ideal weight either right now- just to make things worse.
Will I be able to wear this kind of blazer without looking butch? Do you have any styling tricks and tips? I'm usually very good at combining outfits, but I wonder if a boyfriend blacer is just not going to look good on my, no matter what I do.
The blazer I've been coveting is this one fra La Redoute:
Both photos from Laredoute.no
If so, how? I already wear a lot of skirts and dresses, so my style has a feminine touch, but I choose edgy pieces, not flower-patterned "summer dresses". But, my figure is boyish- I'm heavily built, and not at my ideal weight either right now- just to make things worse.
Will I be able to wear this kind of blazer without looking butch? Do you have any styling tricks and tips? I'm usually very good at combining outfits, but I wonder if a boyfriend blacer is just not going to look good on my, no matter what I do.
The blazer I've been coveting is this one fra La Redoute:
Both photos from Laredoute.no
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merged with existing thread......
hello ethereal...
i see no reason you couldn't wear that blazer exactly the way it is shown there...
that's not too butch!...
and if you aren't your ideal weight right now...
the oversized blazer can actually hide a lot...
just be sure that whatever one you get doesn't have REALLY structured shoulders so that you don't look like a football player...
but - other than that...
i would be really grateful for broad shoulders..
it's really a blessing...
take it from someone who has NO shoulders...
my shoulder bags don't even stay up!
...
happy shopping...
...hello ethereal...
i see no reason you couldn't wear that blazer exactly the way it is shown there...
that's not too butch!...
and if you aren't your ideal weight right now...
the oversized blazer can actually hide a lot...
just be sure that whatever one you get doesn't have REALLY structured shoulders so that you don't look like a football player...
but - other than that...
i would be really grateful for broad shoulders..
it's really a blessing...
take it from someone who has NO shoulders...
my shoulder bags don't even stay up!
...happy shopping...
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Ethereal, I think a boyfriend blazer would be very difficult to pull off with the body type you described. Even though the modern version has mostly softened the prominent shoulders and boxy tailoring since the last time this trend was big, the shoulders still feature prominently, and the tailoring still has a strong, imposing silhouette; both things that are doubly emphasized on your body type.
I am slightly t-shaped (shoulders broader than hips), imo not enough for it to be considered a flaw. But a boyfriend blazer makes me too t-shaped, plus it obscures and disrupts the fluid slopes of my natural outline. I wouldn't describe the effect as butch, rather, as a cut that renders my look too somber and, er, asexual.
I look at so many girls on the street and celebs/models looking amazing in bf-b's. But for a blazer to look good on me, it must have a more feminine style; perhaps a slight princess sleeve, daintier collar/lapels, curving in at the waist, etc. In short, not a boyfriend style.
You mentioned you don't like frilly stuff, so a 'feminine' blazer like the one I described might not be to your liking. So I highly recommend a kimono-inspired blazer for a similar effect to the bf-b. Because these have structure and sleekness, are not frilly or dainty, but they have a very flattering cut that would soften your body type. Imo, it's also just a really a beautiful style, much nicer than boyfriend blazers. Some examples, as there are both subtle and more direct takes on this design:
etsy.com (Found via google, can't credit the seller)
nyandcompany.com
same as above
shopbop.com
Hope this was helpful, let us know how your styling goes
I am slightly t-shaped (shoulders broader than hips), imo not enough for it to be considered a flaw. But a boyfriend blazer makes me too t-shaped, plus it obscures and disrupts the fluid slopes of my natural outline. I wouldn't describe the effect as butch, rather, as a cut that renders my look too somber and, er, asexual.
I look at so many girls on the street and celebs/models looking amazing in bf-b's. But for a blazer to look good on me, it must have a more feminine style; perhaps a slight princess sleeve, daintier collar/lapels, curving in at the waist, etc. In short, not a boyfriend style.
You mentioned you don't like frilly stuff, so a 'feminine' blazer like the one I described might not be to your liking. So I highly recommend a kimono-inspired blazer for a similar effect to the bf-b. Because these have structure and sleekness, are not frilly or dainty, but they have a very flattering cut that would soften your body type. Imo, it's also just a really a beautiful style, much nicer than boyfriend blazers. Some examples, as there are both subtle and more direct takes on this design:
etsy.com (Found via google, can't credit the seller)
nyandcompany.com
same as above
shopbop.com
Hope this was helpful, let us know how your styling goes
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