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What a way to ruin a look.

depglass — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:42:53 GMT

I saw the most beautiful ecru lace Victorian looking blouse on some show (not a shopping channel). It really caught my eye, then they pulled out to a full length shot. She had paired this creation with the most shredded pair of jeans I've ever seen. What a disappointment. Since the blouse was obviously very expensive, I'm betting the jeans were, too. Just stop it, people. I'm ducking now.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Desertdi — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:50:12 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I saw the most beautiful ecru lace Victorian looking blouse on some show (not a shopping channel). It really caught my eye, then they pulled out to a full length shot. She had paired this creation with the most shredded pair of jeans I've ever seen. What a disappointment. Since the blouse was obviously very expensive, I'm betting the jeans were, too. Just stop it, people. I'm ducking now.

@depglass

How YOUNG was the woman?

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

SilleeMee — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:16:08 GMT

Soften the edgy-look of distressed/ripped jeans by wearing them with an elegant top. That's a style thing these days.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

ECBG — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:19:59 GMT

@depglass

I can understand your feelings.

In the same idea, I am over some of the "high-low" mixes. Some are plain unappealing to me to the max degree!

If anyone likes all of the high low mixing, enjoy.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

chrystaltree — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:33:54 GMT

My guess is, that person is very young and you.... aren't.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Mombo1 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:38:20 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@depglass

I can understand your feelings.

In the same idea, I am over some of the "high-low" mixes. Some are plain unappealing to me to the max degree!

If anyone likes all of the high low mixing, enjoy.

@ECBG I have to agree... I am so tired of the high low thing. Maybe it is because I am on the petite side...Those styles look like maternity clothes on me. 🤦🏻‍♀️. I tried it once, and knew I just could not carry it off. I'll stick to the classics.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

QVCkitty1 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:51:34 GMT

Sometimes I appreciate a contrast in looks, I would have to see this one to decide. I'm not young.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

depglass — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:58:56 GMT

You are right, I'm not. (young). I also am over the high-low, some pieces in my closet I bought because I loved the item in spite of the high-low. There was the cutest denim jacket on Sat. Fashion Day, princess seamed for a streamlined fit. Just under 100.00, it was some in brand I've never heard of. But, I saved the $100.00 because it had the dreaded high-low look. To be honest, I thought it was passe, just like cold shoulders.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

ECBG — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:00:43 GMT

@Mombo1 wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@depglass

I can understand your feelings.

In the same idea, I am over some of the "high-low" mixes. Some are plain unappealing to me to the max degree!

If anyone likes all of the high low mixing, enjoy.
@ECBG I have to agree... I am so tired of the high low thing. Maybe it is because I am on the petite side...Those styles look like maternity clothes on me. 🤦🏻‍♀️. I tried it once, and knew I just could not carry it off. I'll stick to the classics.

@Mombo1

Mine comes from the look of those black and white high (or low) top sneakers. I hated them when I saw them as a child. "Trainers" or tennis shoes as European stylists refer to them are like nails on a chalk board when I see them with a nice outfit.

There are many comfortable casual shoe lines like Earth.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

happilyretiredgirl — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:35:06 GMT

JMO...I don't care for half tuck with everything....oversized thick sweaters with a half tuck....

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Squirrels Are Trash — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:38:42 GMT

@chrystaltree @ECBG

I'm a card-carrying old fart, and I would wear that look.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Mombo1 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:33:44 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Mombo1 wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@depglass

I can understand your feelings.

In the same idea, I am over some of the "high-low" mixes. Some are plain unappealing to me to the max degree!

If anyone likes all of the high low mixing, enjoy.
@ECBG I have to agree... I am so tired of the high low thing. Maybe it is because I am on the petite side...Those styles look like maternity clothes on me. 🤦🏻‍♀️. I tried it once, and knew I just could not carry it off. I'll stick to the classics.
@Mombo1

Mine comes from the look of those black and white high (or low) top sneakers. I hated them when I saw them as a child. "Trainers" or tennis shoes as European stylists refer to them are like nails on a chalk board when I see them with a nice outfit.

There are many comfortable casual shoe lines like Earth.

@ECBG I just had a flashback to those black and white sneakers. Yes they were awful. They remind me of the spectator shoes my mom and grandmother wore. I guess black and white was stylish then. As for sneakers now.... I have purchased a couple pairs over the years, but never wore them. My granddaughter claims them quickly since we are almost the same size.
I also like the Earth brand.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Franklinbell — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:16:32 GMT

@QVCkitty1 @I agree! I would need to see it and then decide. I have seen some women pull it off and make it work! I enjoy seeing what outfits people put together. To me that is what makes fashion fun!

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

SilleeMee — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:42:40 GMT

I love my Chuck's. I wear them with everything.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

ECBG — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:50:45 GMT

@Mombo1

My family owned the top men's and women shoe store from the end of WW 1- 1981.

Ladies spectator pumps actually came from men's wing tip shoes, which were a classic.

Men's wing tips were black and white in and just after the flapper era, 1920's.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Puppy Lips — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:34:35 GMT

I thought you were going to state that there was a tattoo peeking through the lace. That would ruin the top for me. I have seen tattos ruin the appearance of otherwise beautiful brides.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Mombo1 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:35:32 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Mombo1

My family owned the top men'e and women shoe store from the end of WW 1- 1981.

Ladies spectator pumps actually came from men's wing tip shoes, which were a classic.

@ECBG Wow that is so interesting. I know my dad had those shoes. He loved a classic design....I didn't realize the ladies spectator shoes came from that style.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

Desertdi — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:49:31 GMT

I used to live at the beach. "Shirts and shoes required" to enter any establishment.

Now I live on the desert. "Legal" required in public.

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

shoesnbags — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:24:34 GMT

@depglass

Sounds kinda Stevie Nicks. While I personally wouldn't wear it, it's definitely a "look."

Re: What a way to ruin a look.

shoesnbags — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:29:20 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Mombo1 wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@depglass

I can understand your feelings.

In the same idea, I am over some of the "high-low" mixes. Some are plain unappealing to me to the max degree!

If anyone likes all of the high low mixing, enjoy.
@ECBG I have to agree... I am so tired of the high low thing. Maybe it is because I am on the petite side...Those styles look like maternity clothes on me. 🤦🏻‍♀️. I tried it once, and knew I just could not carry it off. I'll stick to the classics.
@Mombo1

Mine comes from the look of those black and white high (or low) top sneakers. I hated them when I saw them as a child. "Trainers" or tennis shoes as European stylists refer to them are like nails on a chalk board when I see them with a nice outfit.

There are many comfortable casual shoe lines like Earth.

@ECBG

Just a side note - all athletic shoes are called "tennis shoes" where I live. Never called them anything else in my life, not sneakers or trainers or anything else. I think that's one of those things they use in those quizzes that tell you what part of the country you live in based on the words you use.