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ť yea...family pictures....ugh.

yea...family pictures....ugh.

P: 12/11/2008 12:27:19 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,337 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	So, the bomb dropped today...during our Christmas trip to Pittsburgh we'll be taking a family picture (just what I wanted to do ) From what I know, this family photo thing has never been done before. And, it seems like it could be a total free for all as far as clothing goes...however, my FIL warned my husband that we must bring nice clothing (like we'd show up in torn jeans or something...)...my husband told my FIL that I would probably just wear a black dress, and he'll wear black dress pants and a button up--but that we're not going to buy new outfits for this picture so we hope it isn't a matchy-matchy thing. So, my question is...do you think it would be okay for me to wear an above the knee black 3/4 sleeve Gap sweater dress and black tights? Could I get away with a bold shoe, like red or silver? I tend to be a little more "fashion forward" than the rest of the family...I wear lots of black clothing, I wear bolder makeup--meaning, colors other than brown, I have a modern trendy hair style...my MIL and SIL are over 40 and more conservative--think ankle lenght skirts, cordoroy, ect.... I obviously don't want to be black sheep forever captured on film, so I want to look alright...so, do you fashion aware women have any input or suggestions? ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/11/2008 12:27:19 AM

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P: 12/11/2008 12:32:33 AM
EricaR Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,108 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	I say go for it! Black clothing with just a pop of color sounds just about right. :)
Posted: 12/11/2008 12:32:33 AM

P: 12/11/2008 7:38:55 AM
Brown.Eyed.Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,751 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/4/2008	I think a small splash of color, like shoes, is tasteful! Plus, you don't want to be head-to-toe in black and give off a funereal impression, right? Although I favor silver over red...it's color, and different, but still elegant Of course, this is from me, where I have family pics in my parents' home taken when I was a child....and we were all dressed, very matchy, in denim.... yeah....::shudder:: **********************
Posted: 12/11/2008 7:38:55 AM

P: 12/11/2008 8:28:15 AM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,103 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	I think that it sounds nice as well. I wear a lot of black too and love wearing red shoes or something like that with it to liven the outfit up.
Posted: 12/11/2008 8:28:15 AM

P: 12/11/2008 10:48:32 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,337 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Thank you, thank you EricaR, Brown.Eyed.Girl, and Bee, you all gave me the confidence to push forward with my outfit choice. I know it probably seemed a little lame to be posting this question here, but as someone who can never seem to get it just right* with my in laws, this issue makes me literally sweat. I feel much more comfortable now. ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/11/2008 10:48:32 AM

P: 12/11/2008 11:06:18 AM
cbs102 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 765 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2008	after reading about your MIL i was expecting that you were going to post that she was going to make you TAKE the photo..and not be in it!
Posted: 12/11/2008 11:06:18 AM

P: 12/11/2008 11:20:44 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,337 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Date: 12/11/2008 11:06:18 AM Author: cbs102 after reading about your MIL i was expecting that you were going to post that she was going to make you TAKE the photo..and not be in it! Lets be honest...that is entirely possible...except she was given this photo op as an early Christmas gift, otherwise I probably would be taking the photo.... ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/11/2008 11:20:44 AM

P: 12/11/2008 11:21:28 AM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	I think that sounds like a smashing outfit - go for it!
Posted: 12/11/2008 11:21:28 AM

P: 12/11/2008 1:48:19 PM
fleur-de-lis Ideal Rock Total Posts: 920 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/25/2007	In light of the background, Italia, head-to-(ankle) black might be a little hard and dark... esp. if you're already feeling like the black sheep. (Besides, matte black doesn't photograph particularly well.) I'd go back to the drawing board to find something that still feels like you, but not quite so black. Do you have any awesome pieces or accessories you love in your existing wardrobe that might be called into service? f-d-l
Posted: 12/11/2008 1:48:19 PM

P: 12/11/2008 2:32:08 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,696 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	A slightly more conservative, less hipster look would omit the black tights "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 12/11/2008 2:32:08 PM

P: 12/11/2008 3:03:49 PM
Addy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,915 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/20/2007	We do family photos every couple of years and usually have a dress code so it looks good. This year it's jeans, no sneakers, and either a navy or red shirt. It usually looks pretty good. I think head to ankle black might be hard to photograph.
Posted: 12/11/2008 3:03:49 PM

P: 12/11/2008 6:45:39 PM
Dogmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 298 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/6/2007	Go for it. I think you'll look smashing!! "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
Posted: 12/11/2008 6:45:39 PM

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