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Yes or no?

94 replies

PhannyMcNee · 22/05/2019 20:34

45, size 18.

Elder DD (17) says no - too much pattern.

Younger DD (12) says yes - lots of pattern.

Both DS just shrugged...

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SheStoodInTheStorm · 22/05/2019 20:57

I like it better with the stripes!!
Wish my size 18 looked like yours....

JoyceDivision · 22/05/2019 20:57

Not my cup of tea but I look me them! Look better with plain top...piss a grey or burnt orange top also?
Plus if you are a size 18 then I am so happy, because I am an 18 and if I look like you then I am very very happy!!!

JoyceDivision · 22/05/2019 20:58

Poss grey or burnt orange top Blush

GeorgeTheBleeder · 22/05/2019 20:58

I meant the first outfit. Second is rather ordinary.

KooMoo · 22/05/2019 21:01

You’re never an 18 !!! You look svelte!

Ohyesiam · 22/05/2019 21:01

I love shit at size 18. Youlook great. 2nd outfit

Knewyouwerewaiting · 22/05/2019 21:02

Trousers are ok. Neither of the tops sorry.

Haggisfish · 22/05/2019 21:02

I like second look

Ellapaella · 22/05/2019 21:03

Yes to the trouser, no to wearing them with the two tops you've taken pics of (sorry). You need a loose cami top or similar tucked in. The Vest top isn't quite right.

AnyFucker · 22/05/2019 21:03

A better colour top and could you iron the trousers somehow so they don't stick out sideways ?

spey2 · 22/05/2019 21:04

Second pic much better as defo can't do patterns with a different pattern!

Agree a cami would look better. You definitely look more a size 12-14!!! You do not look a size 18!

Ellapaella · 22/05/2019 21:04

Something like this https://www.johnlewis.com/oasis-v-neck-camisole-top/navy/p3981065
Or a contrasting colour that works with navy or one of the colours of the pattern.

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PhannyMcNee · 22/05/2019 21:05

Oh now I’m torn.

And very flattered thank you - I should brave S&B more often Grin. But def an 18, often a 20, 16 stone but 5ft10.

Sadly no glam (or otherwise) holiday this year but I do live in Cornwall so it’s kinda like being on holiday.

I’m not a jacket person but do wear sunglasses year round and am partial to a good or bad hat.

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Expressedways · 22/05/2019 21:06

Love the trousers! I don’t think they go with the stripy top and the navy vest is the right colour but you have some armpit overspill going on. Either navy or white top tucked in would look good, just not that vest as it looks too small and isn’t flattering. You have a great figure though and the trousers will look awesome with the right top.

GeorgeTheBleeder · 22/05/2019 21:07

defo can't do patterns with a different pattern!

Well you can if you’re the OP or anyone else with rather a good eye for colour and style ...

Colinthedog · 22/05/2019 21:09

I think you look great, and I love the trousers with the stripey top. I think pattern clashes look brilliant if done well, which you have!

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PhannyMcNee · 22/05/2019 21:10

Can you get cami tops with wider straps or would I just show off bra straps? GG cup so need to wear a decent bra always.

Seasalt put it with this top but I wonder if then it all becomes to boxy and I lose my waist?

Yes or no?
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Awrite · 22/05/2019 21:12

I much prefer the t-shirt to the vest.

Go for it.

123rd · 22/05/2019 21:12

Wow. You look good.
No way do you look a size 18. Jealous

GeorgeTheBleeder · 22/05/2019 21:13

I’m not a jacket person

Wear. The. Jeffing. Jacket.

And actually, as you’re tall you can wear (what used to be called) white plimsolls instead.

You will look even cooler than you do already.

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PhannyMcNee · 22/05/2019 21:15

Vest was just for the colour - it is only ever worn under other stuff Smile

My heart does like the original outfit but head is wary!

White pumps on size 10 feet though?

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Shenanagins · 22/05/2019 21:16

I prefer the t shirt silhouette to the vest but not with the stripes.

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PhannyMcNee · 22/05/2019 21:16

Also, I haven’t got a jacket, jeffing or otherwise SadGrin

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WhereForArtThouBray · 22/05/2019 21:19

I like the pants with the blue top and think the blue top is fine.

I do like the t shirt separately so keep that to go with white jeans.

I would probably wear tan/beige espadrille with them, not pumps.

WatchingTheWheels85 · 22/05/2019 21:19

I love the trousers and have to echo everyone else you definitely do not look a size 18 Smile