Thursday, July 28, 2011

in which i do tomboy like a girl

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I tend to tuck blouses into skirts to cinch in the waist because they don't really flatter me. But today, for some reason, I was inspired to go untucked (actually, I was inspired to tie a knot at the bottom of the blouse, but then I really wanted to add a knotted scarf and the two knots just looked way too silly). Mostly I wanted to get out of my shoe rut by wearing a pair that rarely sees the light of day...

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(blouse/scarf: thrifted; jeans: pacsun; shoes: charlotte russe)

I always love the tomboy/menswear look on others, but I can never quite pull it off myself. I don't have the waifish shape for it, I suppose. Not angular enough. Same reason I would never have made it as a ballerina... I think this works because it looks sort of retro-housewife). I guess that's not so much tomboy as Audrey-esque (I do need to invest in a nice tapered pant... but I'm so short the right fit is hard to find!) I can definitely imagine myself dressing more like this as I get older--classic retro-inspired silhouettes with pretty scarves, and of course my always-signature high heels!

Anyway... not feeling terribly chatty today. Last night K and I got some groceries, made some dinner, and watched The Fighter. Pretty uneventful evening :) The big news is that my dad turns 60 today! Happy Birthday, Dad!

6 comments:

  1. ok this is def a look I'm trying to figure out. I just found this blog today and am loving it and in particular this outfit: http://rosealamode.com/now-thats-what-i-call-a-big-toe/

    which I just realized i pretty much own. including that exact shirt. so this weekend perhaps?

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  2. I like the way this looks!! Super feminine way to do menswear. I love the scarf and heels with this look!
    Happy birthday to your dad :)
    xJennaD

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  3. I am a tucker iner too but I like the way this outfit looks on you.

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  4. Happy birthday to your Dad. I really like the tomboy look and can't get enough of the Tomboy style blog. I think this def does have a touch of 50s glamor which is great. I can never find the right slim trousers either, think I may have to attempt make a pair!

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  5. you look great!love this soft tomboyish look :) great scarf and shoes!
    and happy birthday to your Dad!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  6. Cute look! I really love that pink top with the scarf tied at the neck. Those pants fit you really nicely too. And cool shoes!

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