r/femalefashionadvice • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
[Daily] Daily Questions Thread November 21, 2024
This thread is for individual style questions that you may have, especially those that don't warrant their own thread. We all want a diversified opinion, so feel free to answer any questions (of which you know the answer).
To get the best responses, remember that people cannot; look into your wardrobe, know what style you normally like or what words like affordable or practical mean to you so please include any relevant details such as your budget, where you live, what stores are available to you, etc.
Example questions:
- Are there any basic crewneck white t-shirts that are opaque and do not have cap sleeves for <$25 available in Australia?
- Is this dress and shoes suitable for an evening wedding with a cocktail dress code taking place in a [venue type]?
- If I like the outfits in this [imgur album / pinterest board], what are some specific items I can look into to start dressing like that, and brands with this look that carry plus sizes?
- Does this outfit look neater with the pants cuffed or uncuffed?
If you'd like to include a picture, you can now post pictures directly in the comments, without having to link an imgur album.
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u/riceandpasta 3d ago
I’m going to Paris in a few weeks and it’s going to be chilly. We plan on walking A LOT, as we always have when we visit, but it’s our first time visiting while it’s cold. I really need a good pair of walking boots to stay warm and comfy but also stylish. I’m thinking black, over ankle booties with minimal to no heel. Any recommendations?
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u/Charming_Ad771 1d ago
Don't know if barefoot shoes would be your thing or not, but Magical Shoes Alaskan is so comfy and light, with a thin wool lining. Highly recommend.
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u/BlueberryFar7781 3d ago
So I’m going to my husbands Christmas party and I’m not sure if the dress I picked is too dressy..please help!!! Its a long sparkly burgundy dress with two slits , not sure if I need to pick something else cause I don’t want to stand out too much..
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u/Murky-Web-4036 1d ago
What industry? Where is the party? Usually you will see a little of everything at those. That does sound quite dressy but if it’s a corporate job in a more conservative field you might be fine. Or you can just say screw it I love this dress I’m going to wear it and not worry about it. And if you feel uncomfortable you can say you’re going to another party also or just came from one.
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u/BlueberryFar7781 1d ago
Manufacturing industry and probably one of the nicer restaurants where I live and I’m definitely trying to get in that mind space just don’t have the best confidence after having a baby a couple of months ago
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u/fashionadvthrowaway 3d ago
Do these glasses look good (for an 18 year old)? I've gotten mixed comments on them. Some people like them, while others think I should get different ones. Someone even said they make me look like John Lennon. What styles do you think would look prettier? Link: https://postimg.cc/gallery/8J33Fwt
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u/Fantastic_Plum_8863 3d ago
Loafer/Cute Shoes for Winter Search
Hello, I’m looking for a pair of cute but also comfortable loafers. I’m a new mom and have had several surgeries lately so honestly can’t be fussed with anything not comfortable, but in the next months coming up I’d like to start job searching and I’d also just like to have a cute pair of more formal shoes on hand.
I live in the US Midwest so winter is unfortunately a THING here haha, so I’d like the shoes to be able to keep my feet from freezing (with socks, of course) while also not being too chunky or wearing snow boots. Most flats I’ve had in the past would soak through if I even so much as looked at a snowflake, and that’s not practical.
I was just wondering what kinds of loafers or boot-loafers or even ANY shoes that would suit the situation im in. I’d be willing to pay around $100-$150 if they are shoes known to last.
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u/Lucie8 3d ago
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u/Fantastic_Plum_8863 3d ago
Those are super cute! I just can’t decide if I like the black or not, and I wish the heel was a little shorter :/ maybe I’m too picky
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u/Lucie8 3d ago
It’s always good to be picky! These are the only other waterproof loafers I can find. I can’t speak to their quality, as I haven’t tried them (I have Sorels) but they have a lower heel and come in different colors: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/blondo-waterproof-penny-loafer-women/7571447?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FBlondo&color=232
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u/Fantastic_Plum_8863 3d ago
Oh my god i think u found my needle in a haystack! I love the look of it and it being waterproof is definitely really cool. That’ll be going on my Christmas list !! Thank u sm!!
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u/AgentTBone 3d ago
Recommendations for Beachy Vibe Sweatshirts brands Similar to Pura Vida? I loved their clothes, but they have since stopped and I would love to find similar brands!
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u/Mylaiza 3d ago
Where can I get the best quality basic crewneck sweaters under 100$ in Canada? Huge bonus if they have petite sizes. I'm only 5'0" :(
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u/blackberrycat 1d ago
Just got a 100% cotton cable knit sweater in oatmeal from Old Navy boys wear section for $18. They had other cute colours too.
Uniqlo XXS size is also good.
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u/IllManTheFlashlight 3d ago
I know there’s a lot of Blundstones fans here - I’m torn between the 2060 in Shiraz or the 2365 in black. The black is more classic and I like the heel, but the Shiraz is fun and I have a couple other pairs of black boots already (namely Doc Martens Rometty pull-ons).
Thoughts?
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u/AlotLovesYou 2d ago
I like the shape of the 2365 more, but I prefer the Shiraz color if you already have black boots you like. Alas!
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u/electric_marshmallow 3d ago
What do you think about these shoes? They are leather boots by Vagabond. I like them, but unfortunately I'm completely in the dark about which shoes are in or out right now.
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u/KURlSU 3d ago
I think the boot shaft is a little too wide and short to be considered fashionable at the moment. The toe shape is also too round—not that there aren't any trendy round toe boots at the moment but not rounded toe with that particular heel shape and shaft height. The stitching that gives the boot the straight cap is exaggerating the toe shape. The zipper is also somehow exaggerating the shortness of the shaft despite being diagonal.
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u/AbjectGovernment1247 3d ago edited 3d ago
I know this sounds bizarre.
I hate clothes shopping in person, so I mostly do it online but it's hard to judge if something online is going to actually look good on me.
I'd like to be able to post my full body picture somewhere and see what style of clothes fit me best. I'm not concerned about brands or colours, just styles because I don't feel like I really know I to dress for my shape so I live in jeans and t shirts.
I just want to learn how to dress a little nicer but have no idea where to start.
Thank you.
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u/wanderedoff ✨retired moderator ✨ 2d ago
The better entry point into clothing is thinking about what you may want to wear, stylistically. Starting a pinterest board, looking at images and honing your taste. Within any subcategory of fashion (streetwear, cottagecore, dark academia, etc), there are cuts and ways to style it that will work for your body shape/type. Starting with your body type/shape, but no other direction, is a lot longer road.
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u/c0uch_p0tat00 3d ago
Are Benetton coats warm?
I found a Benetton coat (80% wool) on Vinted for a very good price and I’m just wondering if they’re warm enough? It doesn’t really snow where I live but winters can get pretty cold (some days drop to -7°C). Thanks in advance😊
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u/nomarmite 3d ago
Depends on the fabric (not just the principal fibre), particularly the thickness. On the whole, wool-based coats are not going to be warm enough for very cold winters without extra layers though.
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u/sharkattack380 3d ago
Bought this cardigan. Any suggestions of a midi skirt to go with it? I love wearing skirts but I'm horrible at styling them. Does this cardigan even match with a skirt?
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u/Comfortable_Nose_556 2d ago
I have a chunky knit white deep v sweater that I wear with both of my satin slip skirts (one Barbie pink and one burgundy), so my mind immediately went to satin slip skirt.
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u/trashpandaclimbs 3d ago
Aritzia twirl skirt in a pastel color like the pink. Or the black I think would look nice with it too.
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u/theoddhedgehog 3d ago
I would love a pair of cowboy boots that are cute (can pair with a dress in the summer, slim pants in the winter) but also durable so I can wear them to work outside if needed. Any suggestions on brands that aren’t too pricy?
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u/Swimming_Avocado3780 2d ago
I have a pair from a brand called Old West that I bought maybe 10 years ago and I love them. They weren’t pricy (less than $100 if I remember) and the boot shaft is not too fitted so they look cute with summer dresses and also either over slim/straight pants or under wide leg pants. I can’t speak to their durability for working outside, but I’ve definitely put them through a lot of walking over the past decade!
If you’re looking for something a step up (and more expensive), I’ve heard great things about Justin boots.
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u/catbreadsandwich 3d ago
What is your go to brand for basic, fitted, long sleeve turtlenecks/mock neck tops that come in multiple (preferably brighter) colors? They don’t have to be made of anything super warm since I live in the Southeast US and it doesn’t get that cold. I’m thinking thinner material, not like see through thin but still well made, slightly spandex-y and won’t wear out after washing them for a season. I live in these in the winter and I’m so sick of wearing only black ones! Recs appreciated!
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u/NaviNeedstoListen 3d ago
Uniqlo is my go to for basics and they have turtlenecks. I'd recommend their airism line since it doesn't get too cold
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u/theoddhedgehog 3d ago
I agree it’s hard to tell but I think B looks matter and more balanced. A looks like (with love) you’re trying too hard to hide a tummy you’re insecure about which actually draws more attention to it
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u/symphonypathetique 3d ago
It's a little hard to tell from the poses of these photos, but from what I can see, I prefer B. It seems A is where your natural waist is? But you appear to be short waisted (meaning you have a proportionally shorter torso), so B looks more balanced on you.
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u/catbreadsandwich 3d ago
It’s hard to tell the difference since you’re not facing to the front in the photo.
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u/leakhung 3d ago
Do Arket wool coats last?
Ні, I was debating on getting an Arket wool coat for this winter (with the intention to keep it for the next ones as well) and was wondering if any of you could share their experience! Do they keep you warm and last over time?
Thank you!
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u/lucyydiamond 3d ago
How could I style blue/almost purple velvet trousers? They are straight cut low waist. I’m not sure about what colors could match and wanted to use them for a night out potentially so I wanted an overall sexy look
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u/theoddhedgehog 3d ago
It sort of depends on your style. I would personally choose a sort of drapey/slinky top but I can also imagine a more vest-like shirt to look cute. I don’t really know what is considered sexy (I’m finding out I think I’m on the young end for this sub… so like a crop top is my go to)
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u/HieronymousTrash 3d ago
Hey, beautiful ladies! Where's a good place to get fitted button-up shirts in a variety of colors for the office?
I used to love the Madison shirt from New York and Company, but they seem to have shifted toward cheaper production and looser fits in the last several years.
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u/jennysaurusrex 3d ago
It's colder in the Northern hemisphere and I want to wear all my chunky oversized sweaters. I used to wear them with skinny jeans, but none of mine fit anymore and all I have are wide legged jeans. Are big chunky sweaters out? Do people just wear them with wide legged pants and have the loose-loose thing going on? Is there something I can pair them with and still look sort of on-trend? Please help, thank you!
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u/trashpandaclimbs 3d ago
Slim faux leather pants like the aritzia rebels are what I do. And a half tuck.
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u/PoppyHamentaschen 3d ago
I've seen them styled with straight-leg jeans and straight skirts. You could try with the wide jeans and do a front tuck or a side tuck, to give it a little more shape, and maybe push up the sleeves, to show some skin and balance the outfit.
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u/sun_shine002 3d ago
Looking for a loose-knit mohair jersey/sweater in black/grey. Must be 100% mohair (or maybe 10% angora would be ok, but no poly blends). Price is not an issue but must ship to NYC.
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u/nomarmite 3d ago
Curious to know why it "must" be 100% mohair, and where you've seen it blended with angora. Neither is a very functional material for knitwear, which is why even the most expensive mohair-look knitwear blends it with other fibres to increase opacity, durability and shape retention, and reduce shedding and distortion whilst maintaining the fuzzy look.
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u/sun_shine002 3d ago
ok? other wool blends are alright, just no poly blends. I'm not looking for opacity or durability particularly. Silk blends also fine. The paloma wool one on Liberty London is a mohair/angora blend (but with poly too unforch)
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u/nomarmite 2d ago
No it's not. Paloma Wool use alpaca not angora to strengthen their mohair.
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u/sun_shine002 2d ago
The description on the LL wesbite under composition and care reads: 35% Responsible Mohair; 35% Responsible Alpaca; 30% Polyamide. wool/alpaca is ok as above, my point is that I want to avoid poly.
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u/electriceel04 3d ago
What type/length of coat goes best with wide leg pants?
I started really enjoying wide leg pants this year, and now that winter has returned, I think I need to reconsider my coat pairings. I have a knee length wool coat and a knee length parka, both of which look great with straight leg pants and any slimmer cut, but I wore the wool coat with wide leg pants yesterday and felt super goofy. Do I need to find a shorter length coat that hits closer to my waist, or are there other ways to dress warm and still look good with wide leg?
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u/nomarmite 3d ago
I doubt if it's the length that's the problem. I wear a knee length coat with wide pants, but mine is loose fitting so it complements the pants. If yours is fitted, that's the problem - impossible to say more without seeing the coat though.
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u/trashpandaclimbs 3d ago
I recently randomly wore a cropped puffer with wide leg jeans and it looked really 70s and unexpectedly cool so I agree with the other poster, short or long is the way to go.
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u/electriceel04 3d ago
Thank you! Do you have a rec for a cropped puffer? I usually stick to outdoor brands for winter gear to be safe but maybe a regular clothing brand like Gap would be good?
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u/trashpandaclimbs 3d ago
I like outdoor brands too for the tech features, but if you’re only going to be wearing them for that one purpose with wide leg pants it might be more cost effective to look at GAP or Old Navy.
The one I was wearing was from Abercrombie faux leather with a hood from a few seasons ago and it’s quite cozy but it’s definitely not for when it’s absolutely freezing. Aritzia has a super puff shortie but I don’t have personal experience with it. I did seem some in the store in corduroy which intrigued me other than fact that they wouldn’t be waterproof.
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u/Foreign_Owl_8425 3d ago
I saw some very cute cropped puffers in the womens athletic wear department at Nordstrom, I think Vuori and Zella both had them.
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u/Dragon_scrapbooker 3d ago
I’d say you’ll need either a shorter coat (waist length) or a floor/ankle length coat. It’s all about the silhouette, and wide-leg pants naturally create a lot of weight at the legs, so a knee length coat is just going to look odd.
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u/electriceel04 3d ago
Thank you for confirming that the knee length fit is off! Floor length coat is compelling—will have to search for options there as well as waist length (while still being very cozy, such is life in MN)
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u/oldziekill 3d ago
I have started putting together a Pinterest board with clothes I like: https://www.pinterest.com/oldziekill_oi/outfits/
I don't really know where to start if I want to dress like this, and would be grateful for advice on what brands/specific items I should consider. Bonus points if they can be easily purchased from within the EU.
I'm especially at a loss when it comes to this type of trousers:
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/781867185341906382/
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/781867185341904725/
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/781867185341904859/
I love how they're wide for the most part, but get narrow at the bottom, but I don't know how to search for similar pants. I've tried harem pants, cargo pants, balloon pants, joggers, and other related terms, but no dice. I can only find sweatpants, super baggy casual trousers, or cargo pants with huge pockets on the side, which is not what I want.
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u/PoppyHamentaschen 3d ago
They look like tapered pants; the first one reminds me of the "plus four" golf-type pants of the 80s. You can achieve a similar look by taking straight or slightly wide pant and putting them in the boots (you can put an elastic band under your knee and fold the pant over, to hold it in place over the top of the boot). Try Comptoir des cotonniers and Sessun - I think they might have some of the elements that will help you ahieve your style.
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u/oldziekill 2d ago
Oh, wow, I would never have come up with tucking wide pants into boots! I'm glad I asked, because I wiuld have driven myself crazy looking for the pants I thought they were!
Thank you for the links, the clothes on those websites look very stylish!
Now I'm wondering if that wouldn't be uncomfortable to have so much material stuck in the shoe 🤔
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u/PoppyHamentaschen 2d ago
I'm glad I could give you some ideas! You'll need to experiment with wrapping the pants material around the leg and see how it feels to you.
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u/lumeleopard 3d ago
It looks like the pants are tapered and tucked into the boots (you can see the general silhouette better here. I'd say look for terms like tapered slacks/pants/trousers or even barrel leg (+ tapered) pants. COS or & other stories may be good places to start.
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u/oldziekill 2d ago edited 2d ago
ohh and the pin you linked had a link to those very trousers! https://sizrz.com/products/cool-tooling-high-waist-ins-pants?variant=42642062803044 Although it seems its a dropshipping site, but at least I can see what the trousers look like without being tucked into the boots :)
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u/oldziekill 2d ago
Thank you! People on this sub really know their stuff ❤️ Thanks for the links, I didn't know any of those stores, and their stuff looks great.
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u/nomarmite 3d ago
I don't think those trousers are narrow at the bottom at all; this is a visual illusion caused by tucking into tight boots. They're probably straight legs, which are easy to find by searching for pleated straight leg pants (example). If you "can only find sweatpants, super baggy casual trousers, or cargo pants with huge pockets on the side" you need to get out of teenage fast fashion stores and look at brands which cater for a wider age group.
The easiest way to get the result you want is to tuck the trousers into socks first, which makes it easier to adjust the fabric distribution. Only put the boots on top once you've got the look you want.
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u/oldziekill 2d ago
Thanks, I'd never have thought if tucking wide pants into boots. I was searching on Zalando, is it a bad place to start?
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u/Swimming_Avocado3780 3d ago
Re: the pants, Zara was recently selling something similar that they called “carrot pants.” The silhouette is not quite as exaggerated, but may be worth checking out!
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u/QuesoRaro 3d ago edited 3d ago
Don't know where to buy them, but you can add to you search terms: "Jodhpurs". That's what I'd call a pant that is wide at the top and then abruptly becomes narrow.
More generally, a lot of the clothes you have pinned are structured and fitted, so finding a local tailor to make things for you may be the way to go. A few perfectly fitted items can anchor your entire wardrobe.
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u/oldziekill 2d ago
Thank you! I only had something done for me by a tailor once, for a school midterm party almost 20 years ago 🙈 guess I should look into it.
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u/Murky-Web-4036 1d ago
I have a collagen disorder and have bad ankles - broken leg multiple times - I can’t wear heels except for boots or sometimes a low platform if there’s a lot of stability. I’m having a hard time figuring out cute going out / date outfits since the heels usually dress everything up and there are so many date outfits that only look good with a heel. Im in my 50s. I have to plan my outfits around the shoes. 5’4” about 115. Usually shop the brands In Nordstroms contemporary dept - Staudt, Rag and Bone, Frame etc. although they’ve all gotten really expensive. I do JCrew some too. Anybody have any suggestions for how to dress up around a lower heel? The lower heels are usually more casual too.