Look Sharp, Sconnie - Midwestern Fashion Nerd, Chronic Over-thinker

How Low Can You Go?

One of my favorite designers, palette wise, would have to be Chloé. 
Even when the sagging silhouettes challenge my go to high-waisted safe place, there's something so effortlessly elegant about the drooping and flowing that can be found in both the Fall '12 & Resort '13 collections.
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Since I think that fashion is about the unexpected - about trying something one step outside of the box - and ultimately discovering an aspect of your personal style that you didn't even know existed (a new comfort zone, of sorts), 
I decided to mix it up 
(or down). 
 I dropped the waistline, loosened the shirt, and did a little Chloé interpretation of my own. 
So here I bring you two looks: 1 fem, 1 masc. 

[Mind you, my interpretation of "fem" includes a men's tee ... 
so .... 
everything with a grain of salt. 
Or sugar. 
Why is it never sugar?]
Anyhow. I think that I may have found a new casual go-to. 
Just as long as there's a little flare (or a lot, depending upon the wind velocity) 
I'm still able to balance out my "long torso" (a fact of which I'm notified disconcertingly often) - even with the lowered waistline. 
Me. Wearing: [left]: top: Nordstrom Rack, pants: Rome, shoes: Gap, jacket: Free People (cheap similar, $$ similar), [right]: skirt: United Colors of Benetton (similar), shoes: gift (similar)
 I'm also liking how the trend comes fully equipped with a certain I-don't-care vibe, and allows me to maintain my boring earthy color palette. So ultimately - not so outside of my comfort zone. But alas, for the sake of the post, let us just pretend.

Are you folks committed to the high-waist, or are you low-riders? 
Does it change with the years? 





Cheers. [...that rhymed]





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8 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I love this post, I feel the same way about fashion and the "unexpected" good for you for going out of the box! New follower :)
    Brooke @ what2wear

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Chloe torments me on a fairly regular basis ... sigh. I think you really nailed the Chloe-channeling here, esp with the fem look.

    Sea and Swank

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  3. sJune 25, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    you both look so pretty! ps I love G"s long tweed? blazer~~ xO!
    www.thehautecookie.com

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  4. CollectionsJune 25, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Love your skirt it's the perfect length.

    $100 Shopbop GIVEAWAY

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  5. RobertaJune 25, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    YOU LOOK GREAT IN BOTH LOOKS!
    Have a good Monday!
    http://robertascoolestplaces.blogspot.com.es

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  6. margaret cruzemarkJune 25, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    You are doing an amazing work with your blog honey. I adore it!!! You look fantastic!!!!!
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  7. JamieJune 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Awesome Chloe channeling. I don't know about the low waist thing, but I'm all on board with the slouch ;)

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  8. BriseidyJune 25, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I love both looks! you look amazing! Thanks for visiting my blog and your sweet comments :) have a nice week!

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