What do you guys think of this outfit?

[Mini]

This is a sweater... (http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/MiniAmy/Digital%20Pics/c99937fd.jpg)

This is the skirt.. (http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v11/MiniAmy/Digital%20Pics/14b6deb5.jpg)



The sweater is longsleeved and a little big on me but it still fits. The skirt will atleast go past my knees..possibly to my ankles. What do you guys think? I need something to wear to school for something Thursday and need to to figure out an outfit and mom said this was really pretty.

[JewRican]

No sweetie please don't! They are both pretty but together they clash horribly. You need a solid color skirt or jeans for that sweater.

[jen-ron]

Kay, I didnt want to be the first to post. They are both very cute But like JewRican said, they clash. I think the sweater and a nice pair of jeans would look really good. :)

[laughsalot]

Do you have a khaki skirt to wear with that sweater? Or do you have a solid colored shirt to wear with the skirt. I would love to be able to tell you to wear it but it just clashes. Hugs to you Mini, if you were here, I would help ya find something:D

[Mini]

Well, thats the problem..we can't wear jeans or I would. And it doesn't matter if they clash..this is not anything fancey.

[laughsalot]

Mini, I hope I didnt hurt your feelings, if I did so then I am truly sorry. Wear whatever makes you comfortable, that is all the advice I know to give.

[DAVESBABYDOLL]

What about a white button up shirt for the skirt? I agree jeans,jean skirt with the sweater.

[MamaFairal]

Mini,
If you choose to wear the skirt top it with a nice white blouse if you have one.

Something black or grey would go nice with the sweater...

You'll LQQK great what ever you choose hun ;)

Go get em' girl!

[ezmoney163]

No sweetie!! Definatly don't wear them together hon!!! A jean or kaki skirt with the sweater or a red or white or even black blouse with the skirt.. HTH!!

[twinkiesmom]

I would consider something else, but if u don't mind if your outfit clashes, enjoy it.

[catssass]

Mini....NEVER mix 2 patterned things together, wear either one with something solid, pick a color out of either one to match it, a beige or khaki pant with the sweater, or choose a "solid" top with the skirt....you will look lovely!

[LindaL.]

I agree... you need to wear a solid color with one of the items... If you put them together then no one would be able to see how stunning you look.

[Quaker_Parrots]

Not trying to hurt your feelings sweetie, but never put those two together, like everyone has said before me, they clash(and bad) the colors don't go togethter. I would pick out one of the colors in either to match to have a coordinating outfit, but would never put them together.

The sweater would also look great with a nice suede skirt, maybe in a tan or cream color like one of the strips?

and the skirt, maybe a red, green or black solid shirt(matching the colors in the skirt)

[wyozozo]

I have to agree w/everyone else...sorry.

[MistyWolf]

I am with every one else on this one. The skirt and sweater are both pretty, just not together. A khaki skirt would be great with the sweater or a solid blouse, preferably white would be great with the skirt.

Good luck.

[Vertigo]

Don't you have a red sweater? That would be a horrible mistake to wear that sweater with that skirt.

Sorry, wanted to ask if you are borrowing the skirt from your mom and how old you are?

[jaybird]

Mini, any other options? Both are very nice, but really (as everyone has said) shouldn't be worn together if you have any other options.

If you don't have another outfit, you fix yourself up, wear the sweater and skirt. You'll look very nice. Yes it's a fashion blunder to wear colors or patterns that 'clash,' but don't stress over this. I promise you won't need therapy as an adult!!!

And whatever you have going on Thursday, I hope it's something fun and you have a great time brat!!

[zitra]

I agree with alot of other posters. The skirt would be great with a solid color shirt. The sweater would be nice with jeans or kakhi (sp) pants or a skirt. I always use this rule of thumb..never put two differnt prints together.

[Taegus]

oops, wrong thread!

[Kelsey1224]

Wow...I have to wonder what your mother was thinking if she said they were pretty together. Are you just teasing us?? I can't imagine two pieces of clothing that absolutely DON'T belong together.

If you were serious...I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. But...you asked for opinions.

Perhaps if we understood what the occasion is? You said you needed it for something at school...but you then said it wasn't fancy and it didn't matter if they clashed.

Are the items suppose to clash? Have you even tried them on? You said that the skirt went past your knees...possibly to your ankles. That's a big difference in look.

What's up with this?

[wyozozo]

Originally posted by Kelsey1224
Wow...I have to wonder what your mother was thinking if she said they were pretty together. Are you just teasing us?? I can't imagine two pieces of clothing that absolutely DON'T belong together.

If you were serious...I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. But...you asked for opinions.

Perhaps if we understood what the occasion is? You said you needed it for something at school...but you then said it wasn't fancy and it didn't matter if they clashed.

Are the items suppose to clash? Have you even tried them on? You said that the skirt went past your knees...possibly to your ankles. That's a big difference in look.

What's up with this?

I'm glad somebody finally asked!! At first I thought it was all a big joke too!!

[jaybird]

I was going to keep my mouth shut. But hey, you know me. :D

Maybe mini has limited options to pick from. She's been told several times the 2 pieces clash. But maybe she doesn't have the time, or the funds, to go shopping. Maybe she doesn't have 'dressy' clothes...many teenagers don't. Maybe she has to put together an outfit on short notice.

I just don't want to see her feelings hurt here. I don't think she was joking with us. If these garments are what she has to work with, and she can't wear jeans, then she'll be fine.

Mini, maybe if you tell us more what the occasion is, we can help? Obviously it's at least semi-dressy, if you can't wear jeans, right?

((((thebrat))))

[hotdoglove]

i must agree with everyone here!!! So what did you wear?

[Hillbilly]

Originally posted by jaybird
I was going to keep my mouth shut. But hey, you know me. :D

Maybe mini has limited options to pick from. She's been told several times the 2 pieces clash. But maybe she doesn't have the time, or the funds, to go shopping. Maybe she doesn't have 'dressy' clothes...many teenagers don't. Maybe she has to put together an outfit on short notice.

I just don't want to see her feelings hurt here. I don't think she was joking with us. If these garments are what she has to work with, and she can't wear jeans, then she'll be fine.

Mini, maybe if you tell us more what the occasion is, we can help? Obviously it's at least semi-dressy, if you can't wear jeans, right?

((((thebrat)))) I'm so with you jaybird.It's ok to just give a yes or no opinion and try to help suggest something that may look better,but no need to ridicule.Golly!!! :rolleyes: I hope your feelings haven't been hurt Mini,and if they were,just overlook it sweetie.;) Some people are just plain rude!

[zitra]

Originally posted by Mini
Well, thats the problem..we can't wear jeans or I would. And it doesn't matter if they clash..this is not anything fancey.

Don't want to seem mean or anything but it is not just the fact they clash (two diffent prints) the two don't (IMO) even match. You need to pick one color from either the skirt or shirt and go with it for the rest of the outfit. Somethign white would also look nice with either.

[texasgander]

oh, honey! don't even go there. Not to hurt your feelings, but is there maybe a thrift store or something like that you could go look for another top or skirt to wear?

[Kelsey1224]

I truly did not want to hurt someone's feelings and it was not my intention to ridicule Mini. I certainly hope I am more sensitive to other's feelings than that.

I guess I was going on the (lack of) information that she gave. She did state that it wasn't dressy.

If this is all she has to go with...then of course...the main thing is are you neat and clean? Those two things will go a long way in making a good impression.

[IMtightwad]

Please do not do it!

[Mini]

First of all shes my mom OF COURSE shes gonna say something looks pretty. Secondly I DO NOT DRESS UP, I don't have tons of dresses and skirts like most girls do. I haven't even worn a dress or skirt for that matter in 6 years and i'm not an "outfit" person, I just throw on whatever I pick up(which i'm sure some of you do) So sorry if i'm not smart on what goes with what. Yes I do know the fact I posted and asked you guys I would get opinions and thats what I got and I thank you all for your opinions. The reason I said it's not fancy is because all we are doing is serving dessert to people, that's it, so no things do not have to really match. She just wanted us to dress up a little and not wear jeans. Not sure why you would think this was a joke:confused: I didn't say it was nor did I put a :D there. And Vertigo..this happens to be my clothes, not my moms, and I am 17, whatever that has to do with anything. Again TY all for your input. I on the other hand have decided to wear the skirt with a white top.

[Kelsey1224]

Oh Mini...I know that I am personally responsible for hurting your feelings. I'm so very sorry.

I'm a mother and I couldn't imagine telling my daughter (or son for that matter) that something looked good when it didn't. I always felt that it was one of my jobs to teach my children what things went together and what didn't. Most of us aren't born with a natural, great sense of style. It is something that must be taught to us. Sometimes, something wasn't to my taste...but at least it had to match. That's why I thought you might be teasing us. I couldn't imagine your mother saying the two were pretty together. This doesn't make her any less of a good mother...just different from me.

Now...I believe my children (both are grown now) are physically very beautiful...but that's something different from the clothes they wear. My children will tell you that I stopped them on more than one occasion by saying, "You aren't going to wear that in public, are you?" And the question wasn't because something was indecent or in poor taste...it was simply that it was a horrendous outfit that didn't match.

Based on your comments, you haven't had someone guide you as to how to pair up different clothes...different patterns...different colors, etc. It is not a question of being smart or not smart. You have also indicated that you don't care that much about clothes. More power to you!!! I wish I was more like that because clothes don't always make the person...regardless of what the platitude says!

Just my opinion...when someone wants you to dress up a little...that doesn't just mean wear a skirt or dress. It means wear a nice matching outfit.

Again, I apologize for hurting your feelings and hope that my explanation helps you understand where I was coming from.

Frankly...I thought both items were very nice...just not together!

[zitra]

I am sorry alos if I hurt your feelings. I don't think anyone wanted to hurt your feelings. And I agree with everything that Kelsey said in her post. She summed everything up better than i ever could.

[DAVESBABYDOLL]

Mini~What ever you wear you will be beautiful.Have fun {{{{Mini}}}}

[Njean31]

i think they may have asked if it was a joke because it is so obvious it don't match. i also can't imagine telling my child it is pretty to spare her feelings because that just don't make good sense to allow your child to look like a clown, and honey that is what that outfit reminded me of. i am trying to be gentle here and not hurt feelings. i don't see any post on here either that seems to try to hurt your feelings, they seemed to be stating honest opinions on something that is obvious to everyone else.

[Kyla Kym]

mini if I was you I would call and ask some of your girlfriends about it. Not everyone everywhere dresses the same.

When I moved up here in the hills I was shocked to see allot of the women here wear denim skirts with white lace up shoes and socks. Like nikes and things. I thought that looked goofy as all get out because where I had grown up you only wore dress shoes with skirts and never ever would you wear socks.

Maybe mixed prints are ok where you live at. I noticed that one picture you took of your mom holding the dog that she had mixed prints on. So It just might be a cool thing to do where you live at. Just ask your girlfriends what they think. :)

[Mini]

I don't know how cool it is but it's hard to find outfits that match anymore(well to me it is) you could find bundles when your little. And no I wasn't brought up to match my clothes, that was never a huge thing in my house like I said I wear whatever I want to wear. Sorry if that shocks people but it's true. I'm not like other girls, I'm different and thats what makes people not how well their clothes match or how bad they clash or whatever you wanna call it. I mean really..all I own is jeans so what matches with jeans? Nothing much. Besides how many teenagers do you know that actually can match things correctly?? Not very many even try to match things. Both the sweater and skirt are brand new, just thought I'd get some opinions, that's all. Like I said before, I wanted opinions and got them, so thank you all.

[catssass]

Mini, The skirt with a white top will look very nice, and I am very impressed on you asking for opinions, I wish my DD would take the time to put some thought into what she wears, you seem like a wonderful girl...Have fun at your party!

[suziebee20]

Looks like you got your advice already. Just a side note- no matter what you wear, it could never be as bad as my first day of high school freshman year. The whole animal print thing was in, so I wore: A tiger stripped skirt, a snake print skirt, and a bright pink cheeta head thing! Looking back on it, it was probably the craziest thing I ever wore. Some upper classmen made that perfectly clear that day. The only thing my parents taught me how to match was my socks, and because the darn dryer eats socks, I don't even do that. lol, as long as they are both white and I have long pants on, whose going to notice if one is an ankle sock and the other is longer.

I think your skirt would look cute with a white top. Have fun serving desserts. Sure sounds like fun! :D

[ezmoney163]

Originally posted by suziebee20
As long as they are both white and I have long pants on, whose going to notice if one is an ankle sock and the other is longer.

I think your skirt would look cute with a white top. Have fun serving desserts. Sure sounds like fun! :D



suzie are you my DD??? SHe does the same thing. As long as they are both wite she don't care. Heck she don't even care if they are her socks. She has worn hers mine and even tried to sneek her dads on!! :rolleyes: She is funny but she knows how much this irritates me. LOL

As for mini ((((((HUGZ))))))) I am sure you will look nice no matter what dear!! Have fun and enjoy serving!!!

[wubbywa]

Red,tan,cream,black,light green any of these colors would go (in a solid color.)

[MistyWolf]

The black skirt with a white top sounds good. Have fun serving dessert :)

[Vertigo]

I asked your age because the skirt seems like it is for a more mature person, thought you had borrowed it from your mom or something. Sorry you got into a snit. When in doubt, white usually works. Hope your event goes nicely.

[jcw]

Mini you'll look great in the skirt and a white shirt.Hope you have a fun time.