topic Re: Introducing myself in Fashion

Introducing myself

Alyssa951951 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:11:55 GMT

I like the engagement and the advice I see on this forum, so I'd like to give this another try. Perhaps I'll start by posting a few collages of outfits I wore last week, when none of my outfits were themed to any holiday or special occasion.

Just some brief background, I am a paralegal. Most weeks consist of four days in the office with one work at home day. Most work at home days include a meeting with a client off-site, at a location the client and I agree to. Because the meetings are off-site, we're encouraged to dress somewhat mroe casually than we would for the office. Non-work days, it's whatever is appropriate for what I am doing. I'm out with my boyfriend most non-work days, so we'll agree on our occasion -- dressy, casual, or in-between.

Although I hope you all like my looks, style is individual, and there is no right or wrong.

I don't mind receiving suggestions, or constructive criticism, presented nicely, and I'm always willing to discuss where we may disagree.

Anyhow, a few outfits:

I wore this to the office

Work at home day, with a client meeting

I wore this to the office

I wore this on a Saturday with my boyfriend. We went to a festival for the day.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and introduce my style.

Re: Introducing myself

tansy — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:19:58 GMT

Welcome, @Alyssa951951. Great outfits! You might ask the mods to move this post over to Fashion. 🤷‍♀️

Re: Introducing myself

Qgirl26 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:20:10 GMT

@Alyssa951951, welcome! I'm not a fashionista by any means (I live far too boring a life to be one) but I really do like your style!

Re: Introducing myself

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:20:40 GMT

Hello! I like your clothing selections.

There is a thread in the fashion forums...Outfit of the day. You might enjoy posting your clothing selections on that thread. Many women post what they wear, including jewelry.

Re: Introducing myself

QVCkitty1 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:23:32 GMT

I like your style. The only look I don't care for is the blue grouping with the dress. But that is personal preference, I like all of your other choices. Welcome, it's always nice to have new voices. 🌺

Re: Introducing myself

ECBG — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:25:06 GMT

Very nice. I like your colors. You're invited to join us in "Outfit For The Day". Unfortunately, Andreatoo passed but we keep the thread up.

Re: Introducing myself

timeless — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:38:05 GMT

Hi Alyssa!

When I worked in a salon way back in the late 1980's I had my colors "done". The four seasons were represented as color palettes.

Do you have a warm skin tone? If your veins are greenish on the inside of your wrist, you do. If they are purplish, you're a cool tone.

The reason I want to know is I learned if a person wears a tone opposite their natural coloring, it can wash them out and actually accentuate dark circles under the eyes, etc.

So, I'd start with learning my "season" first. I'm sure you can find info on that online. There used to be a book back in the day called, Color Me Beautiful that was really good for teaching the theory. (The first outfit was an Autumn warm palette, the second was a mix of Winter and Summer, the third appeard to be mostly Summer, for reference.)

Other than that advice to start with, I would say learn about different cuts of jackets, skirts, blouses, etc. that flatter your body type. YouTube has some awesome channels on that! I've learned that with my large chest, any type of pockets over them will accentuate them. (not wanting that in a professional setting!)

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KKJ — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:55:00 GMT

Love the outfits and colors! I have a coat very similar to the one in your first pic. Is it Michael Kors?

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wilma — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:33:06 GMT

Welcome to the Fashion Forum!

All your outfits look very nice. I like tailored separates so many of your pieces are similar to my style. I like your blazers and the green quilted casual jacket. My favorite look is the last one. I like the patterned sweater with the pant and jacket.

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PhilaLady1 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:53:03 GMT

@Alyssa951951

Welcome! What a nice way of introducing yourself. Your outfits are all so cute.

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Skyegirl21 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:00:13 GMT

Welcome Alyssa! Love your style! Very Cool- Have fun here! 🥰

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AZfem — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:00:15 GMT

Very nice outfits. They look like high quality clothing. Only suggestion I have would be to try berry blazer with following grey outfit to give it a pop of color. Do you like to dress tonaly?

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Desert Lily — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:02:01 GMT

@Alyssa951951 Welcome to the boards.

I have that exact same blue jacket that's in your 3rd look. It's from Target. I've worn it to shovel snow a couple times, shopping, and to walk the 2 blocks to the mailbox. For me, it's a nice casual winter jacket. I like the color.

I see you have 4 winter jackets posted, along with some fall jackets. I like jackets & boots, and boots for some outfits. Do you have other boots? It's hard to see a couple of the ones you have posted.

I'm not sure if you're looking for a critique or just sharing your style. IMO everyone has their individual style and whatever works for them & makes them feel confident and/or beautiful is great.

Re: Introducing myself

Goldengate8361 — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:39:17 GMT

This presentation (layout) is just too weird.... it'd be easier to review if an effort was not made to try to put body parts with the clothes.....in other words, just the clothing would be MUCH better......

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:07:32 GMT

Hello @Alyssa951951 . Nice to have you on board. I love your clothing choices!

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ciao_bella — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:15:23 GMT

@Alyssa951951 Welcome! I enjoy seeing your fashion choices and like the unique way of introducing yourself!

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AuntG — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:01:55 GMT

I like your style young lady!

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ECBG — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:27:22 GMT

@timeless

We have a lot in common. I'm a retired teacher who taught all of the Interior Design in my school as well as tailoring.

I have used the theories and color charts in my work from Color Me Beautiful in so many ways.

I work in clothing now and try to help ladies look their best. I have so much fun and it allows me to work with color.

I post a lot in Outfit Of The Day.

Re: Introducing myself

LindaSal — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:41:00 GMT

@Goldengate8361 LOL, thank you, I thought maybe it was me.

Re: Introducing myself

timeless — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:35:49 GMT

@ECBG

You must be artistic as well. I'm a former glassblower.

I thought of you tonight as I watched the latest video by Susan.

Her YouTube channel is called Little Poet.

She's moving soon to be nearer to her son and little grand kids and talks about her thoughts about redecorating her new place.

Little Poet