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21 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

My first sweater dress ever

and no spandex, just fleece-lined tights underneath.

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So funny, I just bought my first sweater dress.

It looks great on you! I think you could size down, and it would be even more flattering, emphasizing your hour glass figure :)

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20 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Thank you for the inspiration, Silly Kitty! It is truly one of my favorite outfits that make me feel 10 feet tall! ;]

Absolutely, the fashionista twins! Have you been wearing your pants suit lately? Really versatile. Here's a close up of the seamstress magic. She took the fabric belt and added a more structured, better laying collar. Then, to my surprise - matched up the crane necks which I thought gave it a neat finished look. If you do wear it again... take another picture.

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That looks fantastic. I agree, that is better use for the fabric belt.

I have actually not worn mine yet, outside of trying it on and posting pics on here :blush: I'm a semi clothes hoarder, I have more far clothes than I actually need :unsure:

@FluffyChix you take off the belt, sling it over your shoulder like a WWE belt. You shimmy out of the top. So you're squatting over the toilet in your bra with the rest of your outfit gathered around your knees. It looks totally dignified, I promise :lol:

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Here's my outfit from yesterday. Meetings all day

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I bought the black leather trench is Italy last year, and as I mentioned, I'm a clothes hoarder, I had never worn it until yesterday

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Gotta go pack up storage after my support meeting this morning. I'm wearing a ball cap for the first time-ish. LOL.

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18 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Here's my outfit from yesterday. Meetings all day

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I bought the black leather trench is Italy last year, and as I mentioned, I'm a clothes hoarder, I had never worn it until yesterday

Love the entire outfit! That color is the bomb dot com on you!!!

@Sheribear68 Love the dress! (I also think you could use a smaller size...)

@sillykitty I feared that would be the case! LOL. Or else it would be like Something About Mary where he totally took off all his clothes to go potty. LOL. Hahaha at the "dignified" part!

@KaysMommy Agreed! Wanna see pics of the formal event!!!!

@MIZ60 I want all your boots!!! Will you 'dopt me? :D

@GreenTealael You, Lancelot and I will build a giant wooden badger...

then we'll loot everyone's closet! :) Love everyone's fashion sense!!!

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4 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Gotta go pack up storage after my support meeting this morning. I'm wearing a ball cap for the first time-ish. LOL.

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Looks comfy! :)

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1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

I still just have one burning question for you and @sillykitty...

How do you pee in public while wearing this outfit? :D

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A good question! Not sure I have totally figured that one out yet. Asked hubby if he'd wait outside the powder room to help me with the very long back zipper and/or assist with any other unforeseen mechanical problems. True to He Man form, it appeared more interesting from his vantage point to go back into powder room together vs. returning to the cocktail party! Haha. ;]

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49 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

@FluffyChix you take off the belt, sling it over your shoulder like a WWE belt. You shimmy out of the top. So you're squatting over the toilet in your bra with the rest of your outfit gathered around your knees. It looks totally dignified, I promise :lol:

I believe you because...

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4 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

I still just have one burning question for you and @sillykitty...

How do you pee in public while wearing this outfit? :D

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I had several jumpsuits that I wore going out in the 70's-----it was a huge PITA to have to use a public restroom especially because I always wore pantyhose underneath them to avoid VPLs. So much to hold on to, pull down and keep from touching the floor. And, of course, you have to go more often when you are out dancing and drinking....I think they are cute now but not for me.

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3 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Here's my outfit from yesterday. Meetings all day

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I bought the black leather trench is Italy last year, and as I mentioned, I'm a clothes hoarder, I had never worn it until yesterday

I love that outfit, especially the sweater.

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20 minutes ago, MIZ60 said:

I had several jumpsuits that I wore going out in the 70's-----it was a huge PITA to have to use a public restroom especially because I always wore pantyhose underneath them to avoid VPLs. So much to hold on to, pull down and keep from touching the floor. And, of course, you have to go more often when you are out dancing and drinking....I think they are cute now but not for me.

I just ordered my first jumpsuit. One I’ve been eyeing from the Gap went on sale for over 1/2 off, so I pulled the trigger. I may have regrets when I have to pee!

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2 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I believe you because...

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What a crack-up! LOL! A He Man for sure...

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10 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I have worn this shirt every day for like a week its comfortable warm and I pretend it goes with everything 😂

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Love the whole look! Never take it off...

Just like:

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Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Anyone else wake up to a nice freezing slap from Mother Nature this morning?

Okay so I’m working all late shifts this week, but no excuse not to head off to morning Pilates.

Oh and FYI guys.... that sweater dress is a size medium. Can’t even imagine myself in a small???

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