Lagenlook another try

I wanted to try another look with this top which I sewed in the winter and now is too big. I love the color and texture of this piece. I decided to use a basic pencil skirt and cami under it. I like the jewelery layered over the top. The shoes are by Cydwalk and not that comfortable any more but I love how they look-so modern. 

 

 

The look with the green top and the sandals are what I actually wore out today. I needed more foot comfort because I knew I'd be doing more walking than the Cydwalk shoes would allow. I also put the green drapey top on because it wasn't falling off of my shoulders like the homemade one was. I think it was a good use of my pencil skirt which I hardly ever wear.I think this was still fairly conservative of a look but with a twist.

Can you wear more than one shade of green together?

 Can you wear more than one shade of green together? I say yes! I have a deep olive green coat, a moss green scarf, and a khaki green striped T-shirt, with a green cargo skirt. My leggins and shoes are black. I have a black quilted  vest on under the jacket that is visible in the above snap shot.

I like my greens do you ?

Another attempt at the Lagenlook style:homage to a ragpicker

My husband calls this style 'Chic Rag-Picker'! I don't know why but whatever. I like the concept of wearing over-sized clothes that are made out of linen and cotton and rayon blend knits. All so comfortable. I have my summer dress over a long sleeve T with a brown Chico's draped cardigan.  I'm wearing my textured tights and my brown motor cycle boots.
My necklace is very old from 1991. Here is the picture that was my inspiration.

This dress is much looser and has more volume in the hem area than mine but the boots reminded me of mine. I added the jacket layer for warmth.

An altered state:Lagenlook, day one

I thought it would be fun to see what 'Lagenlook' outfits I could create out of my present closet. I am intrigued by the layering effects. In theory I need some volume to balance out my top heavy inverted triangle body shape. I am wondering if the Lagenlook style might do this for me. I like the vertical lines all of the draping creates. So I layered a sleeveless draped vest over a skirt over leggings. I needed a jacket and added a motocross-jacket but didn't like the look. The colors are all muted but not sure the style worked. It was too cold to go without a jacket today. I wore flat shoes in brown textured patent leather. I added a long necklace and some bangles. 
I'm challenging myself to see how many 'looks' I can come up with before I make or buy anything new. I think a cross between classic and Lagenlook-style might work. Feel free to give me feedback good, bad or indifferent is all welcome.

Lagenlook do you like this look?

LAGENLOOK -German for the layered look but it is so much more. I have been inspired by Marcy and Catherine Tiltons wearable art looks. I never knew that this type of look had a name. I always called it the baggie-gypsy-hippie-linen and twisted sweater look. I have been looking with some interest at website Pinterest with examples of these clothes. One person even tells you how to do this look. 
1. start with leggins or pants or a long loose skirt. 
2. add a long sleeve long top usually with an asymmetrical hem. skirt look
3.layer a shorter top over all of the above plus add scarfs 
Its about playing with proportions and volume. Now some volume will make you look more voluminous. 3 piece pant look  Other additions of volume will hide what is underneath. I guess you have to play with this. I have seen plus sized women carry-off this look very well. The tall skinny women can do this to. I am not sure about myself but I think it will be interesting to play with this look and see what I can come up with.

dress look, jumper look What do you think? Would you wear these types of looks? I think I like some of these looks but not sure how they will work on me.