tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post3905360065560955485..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Slow: Birthday Bike Ride and Summer Clothes StrugglesMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29173224587406330792015-05-15T13:02:10.328-04:002015-05-15T13:02:10.328-04:00Looks like so much fun. Glad you enjoyed your birt...Looks like so much fun. Glad you enjoyed your birthday outing.<br />Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!<br />You even got a picture of the bride and groom!<br />Love you, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-52244716911240442542015-05-15T10:34:02.517-04:002015-05-15T10:34:02.517-04:00I tend to wear capris or knee length shorts. Howe...I tend to wear capris or knee length shorts. However, I realize that capris aren't always flattering on petite women. I've found good fitting shorts at Kohl's bc they fit me below the waist without leaving a big gap at the waist. And I just picked up the sweetest tops on Walmart clearance. They are floral patterns, 3/4 length sleeve with lace detailing on the back. I agree with the suggestion to try summer dresses, although I like knit over cotton. They are easier to wash and wear without ironing, and they don't get wrinkly throughout the day. I've had success finding those at Old Navy. Target has maxi skirts for girls that may work for you. Post some of your finds!<br />I LOVE biking, so your birthday girls day seemed perfectly ideal to me. And the extra blessings along the way were icing on your birthday cake! Melissa is a cherished friend, I'm sure.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-35863671916393669012015-05-15T07:28:13.014-04:002015-05-15T07:28:13.014-04:00That's really sweet! What a perfect and creati...That's really sweet! What a perfect and creative birthday day! Love it! And your outfit is cute! Christina Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096929442048877716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60693437877660763972015-05-14T22:44:45.262-04:002015-05-14T22:44:45.262-04:00Glad you had a special outing, and that you found ...Glad you had a special outing, and that you found some new tops the other day! Love you.*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-80976622753010845562015-05-14T21:20:36.015-04:002015-05-14T21:20:36.015-04:00I have the same problem with summer clothing, exce...I have the same problem with summer clothing, except I'm not petite. Tops are my biggest issue--many of the cute ones have way too wide/low of a neckline which with my body shape, hang way down in the front. A cami sometimes solves part of the problem but as you mentioned, layers aren't very comfy during a Southern summer! I have a couple of patterns to try which I hope with some tweaking here and there may be cute summer tops that fit well. <br /><br />I wear longer shorts, capris and lightweight skirts in the summer. I've never felt comfortable in shorter shorts. <br /><br />Your bike ride looks wonderful! So fun!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-82328068592136339762015-05-14T20:19:45.218-04:002015-05-14T20:19:45.218-04:00I love Ann Taylor Loft Outlet, Gap Outlet, Kohls (...I love Ann Taylor Loft Outlet, Gap Outlet, Kohls (not sure if you have one of those around) but they are online as well. They have some nice selections and modest. I am pretty sure you would look good in anything, you are petite and cute, don't be too hard on yourself:)))Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324490627248224561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-40339345771686840262015-05-14T16:50:00.780-04:002015-05-14T16:50:00.780-04:00I enjoyed this post and all your photos! Also, I l...I enjoyed this post and all your photos! Also, I love talking capsule wardrobes and if you want to chat via email, I would be glad to. Here are some thoughts via comments here, but I might get too long. :) I saw this capsule on Pinterest and thought of you. Not all the pieces, but the colors and styles. I thrift a lot of my clothes and usually maintain a list of what I'm looking for. I can find most of it at Goodwill or garage sales, but it takes time.<br /><br />I think striped tees are really cute. I especially like flowy dolman styles. You could use a chambray shirt over a tank as a layer if it is cool enough. I also like the idea of a print kimono as a hopefully not too hot layer. You could probably sew one up. <br /><br />You could try another pair of bermuda shorts like these: http://www.target.com/p/bermuda-shorts-mossimo/-/A-16914014#prodSlot=medium_1_23&term=bermuda+shorts and maybe a pair or two of cropped pants? These knit bermudas look cute and comfy, too.<br /><br />This skirt is cute from the girls' section and the length would probably work for you - I'm 5'2" and maxi skirts are way too long on me! http://www.target.com/p/ch-bg-maxi-skirt-coastal-green/-/A-16983505#prodSlot=medium_1_56&term=petite+maxi+skirt This striped skirt is also cute: http://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-skirt-merona/-/A-16573028#prodSlot=large_3_21<br /><br />This blogger is about your size and her capsules are always cute. http://momadvice.com/post/spring-2015-fashion-capsule-wardrobe-project<br /><br />She gets a lot from Twice and ThredUp. Sorry so long! Have fun and share what you find. :)Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640250555169902649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-63833722083674170302015-05-14T16:21:56.769-04:002015-05-14T16:21:56.769-04:00Looks like a very lovely birthday! Happy Belated ...Looks like a very lovely birthday! Happy Belated Birthday! <br /><br />I've been really excited by Effie's Heart clothing lately. It's feminine, mostly modest, a little vintage, and as comfy as PJs. Not sure if it's a terrible suggestion for petite but thought I'd throw it out there.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248956656397760191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-75478667213426344992015-05-14T15:25:19.005-04:002015-05-14T15:25:19.005-04:00Those shorts do look great on you! I agree with th...Those shorts do look great on you! I agree with the cotton dresses suggestion, too. What a fun day you had, and bonus that you got to see that wedding!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42229218082953499702015-05-14T13:45:32.092-04:002015-05-14T13:45:32.092-04:00I love Dress Barn. They have a petite section. The...I love Dress Barn. They have a petite section. They always have coupons and things on clearance. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503052179427779264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66885868932080114022015-05-14T13:43:17.479-04:002015-05-14T13:43:17.479-04:00What a fun birthday outing with your good friend o...What a fun birthday outing with your good friend on a beautiful day! :) Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-50391895445538787412015-05-14T10:44:51.993-04:002015-05-14T10:44:51.993-04:00What a lovely day! I enjoyed spending part of it w...What a lovely day! I enjoyed spending part of it with you! :)<br />I'm struggling with summer clothes as I get older. Things fit differently. Knowing what is age appropriate. Last month I signed up to get a Stitch Fix box and really enjoyed the personal styling service. They sent me things I would have walked by in a store but I liked them and so did my husband!<br />Happy belated birthday!Huskerbabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169124897295455177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-88508773997614951592015-05-14T10:42:35.334-04:002015-05-14T10:42:35.334-04:00Lovely, what a glorious way to spend your birthday...Lovely, what a glorious way to spend your birthday! Such wonderful pictures,too! That shirt is so cute. I like to pick up my tops at quaint lil' second hand shop in our town. I have also found Salvation Army or Goodwill can be a good place to pick up summer shirts for $2 or $3 dollars. The mason jar tops and straws are adorable as well. Thanks again for sharing!<br /> noricoleman.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480963468686887994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29113737590971338922015-05-14T09:21:34.744-04:002015-05-14T09:21:34.744-04:00
Have you heard of eShakti? It is an online cloth...<br />Have you heard of eShakti? It is an online clothing store and you can customize the neckline, sleeves and lengths of a lot of their items. I was so excited when I found it. Not exactly cheep, but they do run deals and sales... <br /><br />http://www.eshakti.com/default.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60912520863888195662015-05-14T09:11:50.886-04:002015-05-14T09:11:50.886-04:00SWOONY!
Love, DadSWOONY!<br /><br />Love, DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38509215756433755252015-05-14T08:59:57.314-04:002015-05-14T08:59:57.314-04:00Happy Belated Birthday!!! And Happy Belated Mothe...Happy Belated Birthday!!! And Happy Belated Mother's Day too!! Your shorts are adorable! All i can think to offer in the way of advice in clothes is maybe a cottony dress the kind you can wear to the mailbox or out on a date :-)!! Cool and comfy and feminine and lovely!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76653333930719297792015-05-14T08:39:17.267-04:002015-05-14T08:39:17.267-04:00I also don't feel like I look good in shorts. ...I also don't feel like I look good in shorts. I am large and don't have great legs. Anyway I compromise by wearing capris. My husband really likes them on me and they aren't so bad in this terrible heat we have in the South. I have found some really comfortable capris at Walmart. Glad you had a great birthday!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362801547877106080noreply@blogger.com