The Frock Doc

24 Comments

• Thistle replied 10 years ago

  Not sure, I don't see frump anywhere!

• ramya replied 10 years ago

  Frump??? No idea. But tell me is it the cardigan the cause coz I see you more in blazers now a days.
  Or are you not found of skirt

• replied 10 years ago

  I do not see this frump you speak of!

• Carole replied 10 years ago

  It doesn't look frumpy at all, maybe it just "feels" frumpy! Hmmmmm?

• Diana replied 10 years ago

  I see no frump.  But maybe Ramya is right and it might feel better with a blazer for more structure? 

• AviaMariah replied 10 years ago

  I don't think it looks frumpy but maybe if you didn't have so much black.  Or black sandals to break it up? A white sweater or jacket?

• froggiebecky replied 10 years ago

  Perhaps you need heels to feel less frump? (Though you don't look it!) it could possibly also be the length of the cardi--a cropped cardi might work, too.
  Just guesses. I don't see frump here.

• replied 10 years ago

  This looks fine to my eye. Maybe you're just used to the clean line of a dress and this feels ALGO? Seriously it doesn't look frumpy at all! Love the red, black and white on you. 

• Peri replied 10 years ago

  For me, too much going on. But I'm clueless on combining patterns and you do it so well. Maybe this one you just don't like. I think sometimes we can go with the emotional decision and it doesn't have to make sense.

• rachylou replied 10 years ago

  I don't see any frump either! But maybe something like tan shoes would make it feel different, or sandals (which I don't suppose you can wear to work).

• columbine(erin) replied 10 years ago

  I don't think there's too much going on and definitely don't think it's frumpy. Maybe try a different black topper? It's a cute outfit.

• annagybe replied 10 years ago

  I like it, I was going to suggest a white blazer but remembered it'd probably be too close to a lab coat for you.

• donnat replied 10 years ago

  I see no frumpy either, looks cute

• TraceyLiz65 replied 10 years ago

  Love the pattern mixing here, don't see the frump, could you be more specific about what you see? 

• Eliza replied 10 years ago

  The look does not read frumpy, but very today with pattern mixing. If it isn't the cardi vs. blazer offering more structure possibility,  I am wondering if there is something about the hand of the skirt fabric combined with its cut that doesn't feel quite right.  From the photo, I can't tell if there is a bit of bagging going on in the way it hangs or not.  Just mention it by way of trouble- shooting, as it is an "au current" look to my eye.

• pil replied 10 years ago

  There isn't as much movement in this skirt compared to your twisty hiding pockets skirt from the other day. Or,could it be the flats? I seem to remember you wearing more heels lately.

• Aziraphale replied 10 years ago

  Well, I don't personally see frump.  You look cute and put-together.  The only -- ONLY -- think I can think of (and this is not meant as a criticism; it's just the only association I can make) is that the outfit is vaguely reminiscent of Minnie Mouse.  Vaguely.  Mind you, I don't think you could accuse Minnie of being frumpy.  ;-)

• Kristin L replied 10 years ago

  I don't see frump at all. Can you try pinning the skirt up to see if that helps?

• DonnaF replied 10 years ago

  I don't see frump, but somehow it's not your typical look.  Do you have a jeans jacket to swap out for the sweater?  I also agree that a white belt will lighten the look.

• lyn* replied 10 years ago

  Thanks all, for your opinions...

  I think it boils down to a few things - the skirt pulled a bit, and the top doesn't fit quite right - in combination of a cardigan when I'm used to wearing a blazer and just being stiff and sore from the gym made me an unhappy camper today.

  I will not give up on this skirt though - will have to try another combination next week!

• Joy replied 10 years ago

  I love the skirt and top together and like the length. I see no frump, but would suspect the cardigan is the cause

• Suz replied 10 years ago

  So interesting...it all comes down to fit. That is what we were saying the other day in another thread. I think this looks terrific, but "frump" obviously goes deeper than mere looks! 

• Lisa replied 10 years ago

  I don't see any frump here, but at this time of year I would swap out the black cardigan and dark shoes for lighter pieces. 

• ironkurtin replied 10 years ago

  I think that's a great analysis.  When something doesn't fit quite right and bugs me, I definitely feel off all day.