This week, I wanted to show you a work-around I came up with that I felt pretty pleased with. One of the trends I have noticed in all the shops this season has been jumpsuits and playsuits. I quite like the look but unfortunately, as with dresses, there are a fairly limited number of styles that will work with a flat chest. And because playsuits are still a fairly new trend, there wasn't a huge selection and none worked for me. However, it occurred to me that I could approximate the look by choosing shorts and a top in the same colour fabric. That way, I can choose whatever top style I wanted.
Top:Cue
Shorts:Country Road
Shoes:Wittner
These were my favourite shorts last summer and the love affair continues as the weather heats up here. The overall effect of the outfit is quite blocky and straight, but I actually don't mind that in this case. I think it plays into the loose, carefree, child-like vibe of a playsuit and it is definitely comfortable and cool.
I don't wear all black very often, because it doesn't really suit my skin. However, with a fairly young style of outfit like this, the black adds a bit more sophistication than I could have achieved with a lighter colour or a print. I have tried to compensate with bright earrings and lipstick. The top is new this Spring. I think the double layer and the pleats over the chest are quite flattering, and I love the coloured lining. I feel a bit like I've stepped out of a Dracula movie. Anyway, I was happy with how this turned out and I have decided this outfit will be my playsuit substitute.
Do you use substitutes for styles that don't work for you?
Sharon, this is a clever outfit. It does give a playsuit vibe and the black is definitely a more sophisticated colour choice. I would love to create a 'jumpsuit' using separates:) Your boys are indeed very handsome young men and seriously, you look too young to have grown boys :)
ReplyDeleteBless you, Deborah. They grew up when I blinked one day! They are my pride and joy. I'm sure you feel the same about your little man. :)
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