So today, I started out in a short dress for the garden...this is a dress I've worn previously only as a tunic - it's that short. Also, I've got v short legs so even though it looks ok in the photo, it was pretty indecent from the back and definitely not Tesco appropriate.
So when I needed to go out for groceries with the kids in tow, I changed into my Avenue 57 top (now sold out sadly) with leggings. I bought this from Fiona's shop a couple of months ago but something wasn't working for me with it. Finally, this week, it clicked - it had long sleeves and I wanted it to have short sleeves as it's so lightweight and summery. The long sleeves felt wrong to me. So it got the chop. That's two pairs of trousers and a top that have been snipped this week. Need to resist any more cutting up...getting a bit scissor happy...
Wearing with some old white short leggings (yes, I know, I know...white leggings. A no-go area but they are non-transparent, I promise!), very old and worn out sandals from a couple of years ago and some of my own jewellery. My favourite heart necklace and bracelet. Love how these brighten up the outfit and pick up on the silver detail on the sandals.
So what about you - have you got a garden look and an 'out and about' look? Or am I just weird...
...ok don't answer that second question.
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Your not weird I do exactly the same thing....he...he... I thought it was just me as well my husband says I'm mad!!! If I had your legs though I would go out in the first outfit, just don't bend over in Tesco...he...he xx
ReplyDeleteHaha - I'm glad I'm not alone! Thing is, it's not just the bending over in Tesco, it's leaning into the car to put seat belts on too and getting into the car! Clearly, I needed to go to finishing school to learn how to do all these things without flashing my pants :) x
DeleteLooks great, I've just ordered 2 I hope they aren't too big! Did you just cut the sleeves off and leave them or sew around the edges too? Ali :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ali, I did leave it initially but have since given it a tiny hem. It was starting to fray a bit. You could also sew the end onto the elastic at the shoulder to make a kind of puffed sleeve/off shoulder thing. Hope you like them! x
DeleteI will let you know when they come! Thanks :)
DeleteThey have just arrived and I love them but think you are right about needing to make them short sleeved. I'm just a bit scared at chopping away at clothes for fear of ruining them! x
DeleteI'm a size 28 and if i dressed as others thought i should dress during the sumer months i would be walking in the scorching heat in burka.
ReplyDeleteI dress to feel comfortable. If that means i'm showing too much back flab, so be it.
Jules x
Oh it's not about covering up all over - it's mainly the knicker-flashing I'm struggling with this hot weather! :) x
DeleteLOL, you can be sure that I have two different outfits for the garden and public. The sun is fantastic for psoriasis, so I've been grabbing every chance I have to get out under the rays. However, I've even banned the kids on the road from coming into our back garden!!! So yes .. I'm positively indecent in the garden, but very respectable with linen palazzos and tees or vest tops (get me, showing my arms!!) when I venture out the front door. I love the first dress you wore ... really? is it too short? And ADORE that heart necklace :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about psoriasis....that's great for you! And yes - as I'm long in the body and shorter in the legs, that dress is VERY short. On a shorter bodied girl, you'd get away with it but you literally can see my pants from the back - without any bending over! haha x
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ReplyDeleteI'm the other way round Avril - long in the legs and a stubby old body . Impossible to dress in the summer as I have no waist for dresses :( I do the same - garden clothes versus seen in public clothes. Only now I have to be a bit more careful with builders to consider - bother.
ReplyDeleteWell now, I never thought of the downsides to having longer legs! The grass is always greener eh? And lol at the builders...we had the window cleaners today. I had to leg it back indoors to change! haha x
DeleteI have a cycling look and a shopping look - I just whip off the leggings.,
ReplyDeleteYour legs do look awesome in the short dress though! x
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! Both dresses look lovely :-) xx
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If you're weird then I am too Avril! Like both outfits - especially the dress - your legs look great! I changed from 'short garden skirt' to jeans (yes jeans!) to go to the supermarket on Saturday!xx
ReplyDeleteYou look fab! I don't have a garden but if I did I would totally have a garden look xo
ReplyDeleteYour garden dress is gorgeous - and lucky neighbours;) I love that top on Avenue 57 but didn't know how much wear I'd get from it - looks great with the short sleeves!
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