Black, blue, and red: Fake cuffs and a shrug

This ensemble didn't feel as dark as it does in these photos. Actually, it felt very "American girl:" blue denim with pops of bright red. I liked it better when I warmed up enough to remove the shrug that I had layered beneath the tunic/dress. I often layer that shrug beneath short-sleeved or sleeveless articles because I can remove it without removing the outer layer, sort of like how you take off a bra without taking off your top. I look awkward doing it, but at least it's fast. Putting it back on requires more privacy, though.

I have a hard time finding pants that aren't too short. Jeans aren't so bad, because a lot of companies make them in talls. But when it comes to dress pants, I look for ones that have either a huge seam allowance at the hem, or better yet, a cuff that I can let down to make them long enough. These pants were just barely cutting it as far as the length, and they have been shrinking over time, so I hadn't worn them in a while. When I did wear them, I tried to stick with flats so they wouldn't feel like floodpants. But then I got the idea to extend them with a fake cuff, because black fabric isn't all that hard to match. This is something I have done for actors before, but I never thought to do it for myself until now. Duh. Now I like them much better. They're long enough for me, AND they have a cuff.

Headband: Kmart.
Earrings and necklace: gift.
Tunic/dress: Payhalf.
Belt: Payhalf.
Shrug: The Rosin Box, a little dance supply store.
Pants: not sure, maybe was H&M?
Shoes: no idea, had for ages.