12 March 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Gray sweater – Forever 21, remixed
- Black tunic with pleated neckline – gift from my brothers, upon hearing I was pregnant
- Jeans – Old Navy maternity, remixed
- Pleated pointy-toe flats – Target, remixed
End Notes:
Because I have an eternally long torso, I’ve tended to avoid long tunic tops with pants. The combination frequently made me look like I possessed the world’s shortest pair of legs. But, two things have changed. First, I now have a growing baby bump that demands even more fabric for coverage. And second, I have been so inspired by the likes of wardrobe_remixers Archibald Maximillion and Mamichan, who both play with proportions in fun and oh-so-chic ways in their daily outfits.
Thanks to those lovely ladies in particular, I’ve been venturing out more into tunic-land. Today I’m keeping it simple with a monochrome palette and trying to draw attention up with a gray grosgrain ribbon and a little pleated neckline. The tunic look may woo me over yet.
I’ll be out of town again this weekend, attending a wedding in Colorado. But look for a special “packing post” from me over the next day or two! – e.
Neckline Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
That tunic looks fab on you. I especially love the ribbon detail.
Nothing stumpy about this outfit, E! I say go tunic-wild.
The reason this works so well is that it’s monochromtic and the tunic is so long on you it looks like a dress rather than a top.
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