Sometimes one small change can take frumpy to fab.
I wore this ruffled button-up when I was in my first trimester. Hiding a growing belly was such a challenge, and I'm sure I looked awfully frumpy -- or shall I say awful and frumpy?
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| My frumpy shirt - good for pregnancy, bad for fashion. |
Today, I have no pregnant belly to hide, but I do have an important interview (for another article) to rush to at the Legacy House in the International District.
To avoid looking frumpy again, I tucked it in -- there goes that one, little change -- and the outfit instantly took shape.
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| Tuck the shirt in - much better. |
That one little change makes all the difference - what a cute outfit! Love the boots, as well. I hope you rocked the interview. :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the transformation gorgeous. I usually add accessories or some pumps to transform a frumpy outfit to fab.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
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You're right, it makes a world of difference!
ReplyDeleteI like it both ways!
ReplyDeleteI like your outfit the way you styles it.
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt tucked in! The whole outfit is cute.
ReplyDeleteI need to follow your tip because I wear all my clothes frumpy.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to make it more stylish! I rarely tuck shirts in unless its for an interview and it has never let me down :)
ReplyDeleteSo true so true! I think I might tend to choose comfort = frumpy too often though. I admit I hate to tuck in shirts, but the one small thing did make a HUGE difference in your look!
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WOW what a change just tucking your shirt in can make. So much cleaner!
ReplyDeleteI add a lot of jewelry... I am not a big belt person so for me its more necklaces that make it more fab or some really good rings and bracelets :)
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I'm in love with your top!
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So right. That little change does make a huge difference! It gives it a totally new look. Sometimes I have trouble deciding whether to tuck a shirt in or leave it out. Do I want to look laid back today, or more put together? Hmmm...
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You honestly look FAB though!
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Lovely! And very simple to achieve that!
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I like how you look on the second shot, stylish and not frumpy at all? and very skinny!!!
ReplyDeleteI usually play with accessories to make the outfit look more stylish or chic. I love to wear big colorful necklaces or expensive gold jewelry with denim shirts or T-shirts.
What a difference the tuck made! Hope you had a great interview!
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ReplyDeleteI think that you look beautiful in the first photo! I like the simplicity and natural beauty of the look.
ReplyDeleteI think you look beautiful in the first photo! I love the simplicity and elegance of the look - kind of effortless beauty. But that's just me!
ReplyDeletelove the transformation too :)
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tuck it in is gorgeous ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the effect that simply tucking in a top can do. I always do the same thing!
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You look so cute in this post and I actually no idea you were hiding a baby in there :) You look really pretty and I think one of the easiest ways to go frumpy to fab is to do what you did and add jewelry and a sleek bun and blazer. :)
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Woah, what a difference! Brilliant move to think of a way that one could reuse maternity wear.
ReplyDeletethis is a drastic change. i often do the same and tuck in a shirt, or throw on a blazer.
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ReplyDeleteIt makes such a big difference! I use a lot of belts to since my waist. A tight fitting cardigan can help sometimes too!
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wow !! just tucking in the shirt made such a huge difference !!!
ReplyDeleteThats such a cute top !! I love the details in the neck ...
ReplyDeleteThat really was from frumpy to fab! Like magic lol! I can never wear tucked in tops sadly, my tummy looks huge! *sobs*
ReplyDeleteI usually use a belt or accessorize it with pretty things! Even though I some times wear it as it is... :)
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Wow, it really makes a big difference. Girl, you're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like it untucked too! you're cute! xo
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Accessories... always accessories! You can cutesy it up, sassy in up, or add so edge with just the right touches in the right places! Love the shirt... tucked in! =D
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ReplyDeleteI love it. The top is actually quite beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteI usually style shirts that are frumpy with a waist cinching belt. I love this trick. You look great!
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Goes to show that a simple action and a small tweek in your outfit can make such a difference!
ReplyDeleteI usually tuck my tops in to go from frumpy to fab as well! I think simply adding a few accessories (jewelry or a killer pair of shoes) does the trick too!
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It's funny that a little thing can make such a difference! You just look so fashionable with that tucked in shirt!
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ahh! that shirt is SO me!
ReplyDeletei agree -- you can never go wrong with a simple outfit, i.e. skinny jeans and a tucked in shirt with flats/moccasins. i like making it "fab" by adding a big scarf or gorgeous necklace.
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Your too cute to look frumpy! And I definitely feel you about the trimester thing and working out shirts to not look frumpy. The shirt is very cute and it looks great tucked in. I tend to do a half tuck and add some accessories to help with outfitting :).
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you look gorgeous! simple yet shic... and love the ruffles on your top. i go from frumpy to fab by tucking my shirt in... wearing some great accessories... and great fitting skirt or trousers. :)
ReplyDeletelove the tucked in version soooo much more, your quite right.........xx
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Love this top!
ReplyDeleteIf i'm being honest, you look pretty FAB in both pics :) but yes, i prefer the tucked in more. Great post! Amazing what little alterations can do to the same outfit!
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Thank you for your comment, just checked out your blog and I love it :) Definitely love this look, prefer it tucked in! Looking forward to more posts xx
ReplyDeleteA great silhouette a lot of times will streamline your overall look to negate the frumpiness. Hope the meeting went well :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I really love that blouse! And actually, I like it the "frumpy" way too. It's a pretty casual look.
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Ooh I love that top! It looks perfect tucked in :)
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Who knew that tucking the shirt in would make such a big difference.
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I have a shirt like that I'm going to have to try that :)
ReplyDeleteI usually take a shirt like that (they're longer on me I'm very short) wearing them with some black leggings and black pumps, putting a belt around my waist. Makes it from frumpy to girly, while still super comfy!
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I would add a belt.
ReplyDeleteU have such cute outfits!! The shirt looks sooo lovely!
ReplyDeleteum, not only do you not look frumpy. you also don't look pregnant. in fact, you don't even look like you have indigestion. so relax :)
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ReplyDeletelittle things can do much. That's a great difference. Well done!
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I love tucking in blouses! They slim me down and add definition to my waist/hips! I find that belts and cardigans are great toppers to finish off a look.
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It is funny how a simple tuck changes everything - great business casual look dear!
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I don't think you look frumpy at all in the first picture. I like the boho, slightly-unkempt look. :)
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is very cute!
ReplyDeleteTo change my outfit from frumpy to fab I either try to make things look more fitted with a belt, or I add a couple of accessories and of course heels :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, heels make an outfit change drastically!
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I really love this look. The top looks so much better tucked in, it makes a huge difference!
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Love the whole look! you truly took it from Frumpy to fab! great job you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteso cute! i love the shirt! i hope your interview went well! ;-) tara
ReplyDeleteNeat how that one little change can turn out to be a big one, isn't it? I love the ruffles!
ReplyDeleteI find that something as simple as changing the jewelry or adding a scarf can totally transform an outfit!
I love the look of tucked in blouses - it's classic.
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