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WHAT WAS I THINKING?  FASHION FAUX PAS

I wonder how many of us have had those moments when we think, -  What was I thinking, when I bought that outfit? I for one had a several moments of that.  The thought of why did I pick that ?



Some were absolutely dreadful.  No idea why I even got the things. But of course I was a young girl, pre teenager so experimenting with clothes was a bit of fun, though the results were questionable

So I thought I would share a few of those dreadful style disasters 


Outfit 1  .-  a floral one piece romper in stretch terry, with BOLD print  green with large white and yellow flowers . It was like mod style . A most ugly print and green was never my color. Think my mom made it for me.


Outfit 2  - another floral but this time in pink  with a gingham print and flowers, A skirt set, so the skirt with daisies and the top was gingham,  and a awful material of 100% polyester. Another mom project.

Outfit 3 - another disaster , a A -line dress in orange, high neckline and  trimmed with white crochet design.  Another not great color for me.

Outfit 4 . . A pantsuit in yellow , plaid print slacks yellow green and cream, with a solid yellow jacket.  I even had a yellow coat to wear with it . My goodness now I think it was like a big bird  from TV.

Outfit 5   a red coat trimmed with shiny wide black belt. This I  didn't want but parents thought it was nice. I thought it looked like Santa Claus.


Thank heavens that didn't last long.  By the time I was a teenager there were less prints, colourful outfits. A more simple look of blacks, creams and a occasional red piece.  But more toned down
and simple.


Favourites of my 20s

A creme leather coat trimmed with fur. was my favourite coat.  Straight cut with fur collar. The new red coat , trimmed with black fur on bottom and wrists. These 2 pieces were my favourites and lasted years.  The leather coat was pricey but well worth every cent.

Today's pick; this gorgeous white coat with the faux trim, classic and chic.


Black became my colour of choice, pant suits, dresses etc. The accessories, jewelry was the thing that added a change. bold designs or modern.






GO NEUTRAL
Tans , beige , grays or navy the neutrals that work with many other colors.  


Lesson learned: find your own style and the best colors that suit you, and spend your money on good quality items that last . Look at fashion magazines , pick pieces you like and add to your list.
perhaps find  similar  pieces and try it out. 



SO WHAT WERE SOME OF YOUR FASHION FAUX PAS, STYLE DISASTERS?








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