Frumpy Fashion Fixes | What's Wrong With My Outfit?
Most of us struggle from time to time, wanting to put together an outfit that not only makes us feel cute and put together, but actually looks that way. Sometimes I get it right, other times I don’t. If you’re like me and you get stuck in a rut, or you’re not feeling like your outside is matching your inside, this video is for you!
I’m the one in all of the “before” photos-and I’ll share a few ways we can go from good to great!
At the end of the day, all that matters is that you are happy with what is looking back at you in the mirror-my opinions are just those-subjective thoughts that I’m sharing with all of you!
OUTFIT #1-INSPIRATION PIC
BEFORE
Hoodie Sweater bit.ly/3UwvZXG
Puffer Vest bit.ly/3IAjIyT
Skinny Jeans (T&T) bit.ly/3DC5Z7Q
Suede Booties bit.ly/3kQazce
AFTER
Curvy Fit Slim Cut Bootcut Jeans bit.ly/3UaNQ7s
Puffer Vest bit.ly/3jGLEap
OUTFIT #2-WHITE JEANS AND SNEAKERS
Puff Sleeve Tee bit.ly/3XHXorE
White Jeans bit.ly/3YbvQvO
White Sneakers bit.ly/3DFN0Jw
AFTER
Braided Sandals bit.ly/3k3mcfN
Nude Belt bit.ly/3jzFrcg
OUTFIT #3-SWEATSHIRT AND JEANS
BEFORE
Floral Sweatshirt bit.ly/3EArwhw
T&T Curvy Fit Straight Leg Jeans bit.ly/3D5wn9N
Clunky Sneakers bit.ly/3KwIOQE
MIDDLE
Animal Print Sweatshirt bit.ly/3bBQ4f6
Frame Straight Leg Jeans bit.ly/3MjL2l5
Dolce Vita Zina Sneakers bit.ly/3hTeJhK
BEST
Booties bit.ly/3kQazce
OUTFIT #4-GRAPHIC TEE
Curvy Fit Boot cut bit.ly/3UaNQ7s
Adidas Sneakers bit.ly/3Ss8LTm
AFTER
Road Trip Graphic Tee bit.ly/3XImo28
Veronica Beard Clogs bit.ly/3sDC4X0
The Drop Blazer bit.ly/3UpPtOk
OUTFIT #5-STRIPES
BEFORE
Pastel Turquoise bit.ly/3Ewi1Qr
Same Curvy fit Jeans bit.ly/3UaNQ7s
T&T braided heel bit.ly/3ZlEveW
AFTER
White and black stripe bit.ly/3Ewi1Qr
Sam Edelman Flats bit.ly/3t79trP
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GET ALL THE LINKS HERE: OUTFIT #1-INSPIRATION PIC BEFORE Hoodie Sweater bit.ly/3UwvZXG Puffer Vest bit.ly/3IAjIyT Skinny Jeans (T&T) bit.ly/3DC5Z7Q Suede Booties bit.ly/3kQazce AFTER Curvy Fit Slim Cut Bootcut Jeans bit.ly/3UaNQ7s Puffer Vest bit.ly/3jGLEap OUTFIT #2-WHITE JEANS AND SNEAKERS Puff Sleeve Tee bit.ly/3XHXorE White Jeans bit.ly/3YbvQvO White Sneakers bit.ly/3DFN0Jw AFTER Braided Sandals bit.ly/3k3mcfN Nude Belt bit.ly/3jzFrcg OUTFIT #3-SWEATSHIRT AND JEANS BEFORE Floral Sweatshirt bit.ly/3EArwhw T&T Curvy Fit Straight Leg Jeans bit.ly/3D5wn9N Clunky Sneakers bit.ly/3KwIOQE MIDDLE Animal Print Sweatshirt bit.ly/3bBQ4f6 Frame Straight Leg Jeans bit.ly/3MjL2l5 Dolce Vita Zina Sneakers bit.ly/3hTeJhK BEST Booties bit.ly/3kQazce OUTFIT #4-GRAPHIC TEE Curvy Fit Boot cut bit.ly/3UaNQ7s Adidas Sneakers bit.ly/3Ss8LTm AFTER Road Trip Graphic Tee bit.ly/3XImo28 Veronica Beard Clogs bit.ly/3sDC4X0 The Drop Blazer bit.ly/3UpPtOk OUTFIT #5-STRIPES BEFORE Pastel Turquoise bit.ly/3Ewi1Qr Same Curvy fit Jeans bit.ly/3UaNQ7s T&T braided heel bit.ly/3ZlEveW AFTER White and black stripe bit.ly/3Ewi1Qr Sam Edelman Flats bit.ly/3t79trP WHAT I’M WEARING Road Trip T-Shirt bit.ly/3XImo28 Earrings bit.ly/3IrBUcU ^25% off with code MSGOLDGIRL25 Nars Light Reflecting Foundation-Yukon bit.ly/38gaYOD ColourPop Feelin Bubbly Eyeshadow Palette bit.ly/3YV6i6i Tarte Energy Blush bit.ly/3KEvVUC BK Beauty Inner Beauty Lipstick bit.ly/3FGUP2Y Aquamarine Eternity Band bit.ly/2PcfG6r David Yurman Cable Bracelet bit.ly/2yaW7gN Lagos Silver Caviar Diamond Bracelet bit.ly/2zCorgU Lagos Caviar Color Hinge Cuff Bracelet bit.ly/2tVFczu Apple Watch bit.ly/30bKFBx Apple Watch Band bit.ly/3KdegQb
I still wear skinny jeans. Ann Taylor has curvy skinny jeans that are great and always on sale. Never tried Chicos, always thought it was for old ladies but bc of you I will give them a try. The pieces that you show are very cute. Thanks!
Is it weird that I smile when I hear your intro tune? I just love that’s it’s been the same for as long as I can remember! 💕 Definitely a Ms Goldgirl trademark! Thanks for the years of great, classy, real, content!
Not weird to me! I love that!
So funny to read this. My hubby says, “Oh! Ms. Goldgirl,” every time he hears me watch your videos. A trademark for sure 😊
Great video! I like Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda style white jeans! The fabric does not contain polyester…only cotton and spandex! Fabric content is very important!
I love that you shop at Walmart. Folks sleep on Walmart but you can get pretty nice things there. Target also has nice clothes. You don’t have to shop high end stores to put together great outfits.
I've started buying petite or "cropped" tees and tops for jeans so I don't need to tuck. It's tricky to get them to hit at the right place but when they do SO MUCH BETTER.
I have started doing this as well. When it works, it’s great!
FABULOUS tip!!
Frumpy fashion fixes! Love the before and after. More please! Love your channel!❤
Great video! I struggle with the frumpiness fight. For the white jeans, I just found some at old navy called “Wow jeans”. I paired them with a button up gauze shirt. I loved the outfit but struggled with the shoes. I highly recommend the jeans, though!
As a woman in her sixties, I fought the idea that a front tuck could look good on me. I was wrong. I ran around wearing long tunic tops that I thought was hiding the "problem areas" of my body, but I was, in reality, focusing all the attention on that area. The front tuck is so much more flattering on me and gives me the correct proportions for my body.
So many women get so angry about the front tuck-but I really think they need to take a picture both ways and ask friends or family to give their input. When done right, it can be very helpful!
My go to for white jeans are the Amanda pants by Gloria Vanderbilt.
Excellent idea for a video. You should do them more often, with the before and afters.
Love this video….it’s amazing how subtle tweaks make the outfits look better. Thank you
This video was excellent. Loved how you showed small changes but they made a huge impact. Please make this a series if it isn't already ☺️
A tip to hide a tummy is, tuck your top on the side or sides and let the fabric fall in the front and back. You show a bit of your waist on the sides and you dont notice your tummy😊 hope it helps
I love this concept where you take us through how to kick our outfit up a notch!
wow. you helped this 57 year old "i- thought- I- looked- good-in -this" lol! thankyou for better options!!! going in my closet NOW- I have ALOT of work to do🤯🤯🤯
Marnie, seriously, this is a great video! Actually, as hard as I try, “ frumpy” is my middle name…. You looked good in the outfits and then you “ defrumped” them, and wow! I could see the difference. Yes, the perfect fitting white jeans are very hard to find. By the way, I love your sense of humor! Thank you for another great video! Shalom!
I doubt you're frumpy! So glad you liked the video!
I loved how you took each outfit and did tweaks. What a great format! I would watch any number of these!
Same!
I personally think you look fantastic in those white jeans, but I hear ya! I always feel the same way in white jeans/pants. I recently found a pair that I love from NYDJ, the "Marilyn" straight!
I agree, you'll be a size 4. They have a new cropped style out which will be ankle length on you (me too!) GREAT video
I appreciate how hard you work daily even with a migraine. You are blessed; there is nothing wrong with your figure. Wear the shorts, show off your legs, and do not worry about a mom pooch. You don't have one. I know we all have our concerns about our bodies but you are too hard on yourself. You are beautiful!
Thanks for this what-to-wear tutorial. None of the original outfits looked bad, but swapping out a few items really made a difference in appeal!
I have the same Maroon 5 graphic T and I had it altered to a scoop neck. It is so much more flattering for my larger bust than the crew neck.
I haven’t worn white jeans since my teens. Just don’t care for them. I love your boots with your outfits. Love and kindness, Teresa
I have to say that I liked that first outfit better than the revised outfit!😁
Love your style Marnie. I think the Chicos white jeans look good on you.
Oh thank you!
I absolutely love the front tuck! Very flattering
Sing it sister…about the white jeans!!! I have never found a comfortable pair either and I’m a little curvy but by no means at all overweight. They’re just so much stiffer than other jeans.
Great tips, thank you! And you always look good! 😊
I love your tips, they are so thoughtful, and helpful!
Loved the white vest! Nice difference when you tucked
Love the clogs!
Thanks for always be true! Love your little "tweaks" that make a huge difference!
You are so welcome!
Great video! I LOVE the front tuck! Makes such an enormous difference in the way my clothes look. Hope it never goes out of style!
I have been taking pix of my outfits before leaving for work for the past couple of years. Helps to look back and realize what colors look better, what type of pants, etc. Love this video!
That’s a great idea!
I love love love white jeans!!
Great video! Shows how selecting the right clothes and fit for your body type can really make a difference. Thank you, Marnie.
My favorite white jeans are from Loft. I love them!
Loved all of your outfit revisions. You look so cute! A fun video.
Interesting...loved your fixes.
Love this video! So frustrating when you have good pieces that just don’t come together the way you thought they would! Thank you!
Love these types of videos! We all need to hear this.
Love this video! Before and after are so effective. You have a really healthy attitude, at the end of the day we just need to love ourselves and others.
Love your frumpy fashion fixes. Great tips to keep in mind for real women. Thanks Marnie😘
Great video! I learning to play with clothes, ideally when not in a hurry is necessary and can be fun
Thanks for all the helpful tips. I also appreciate you did it without insulting everything I wear! That has happened on other channels.
Love that t and earrings!
Wonderful video! Your swaps really made a difference. I definitely learned some good strategies from this video.
Love this concept! It helps me to think about how things can be worn differently to fix an outfit.
Such a great video. I will definitely be trying some of these ideas out.
Love this video!! I have the wit and wisdom white jeans that are good for me. ❤❤
Love this format. So helpful to get new ideas for staple pieces that we wear everyday!
Glad it was helpful!
Marnie thank you for being real. I think your style is beautiful.
Love your videos! I would love to see the original before outfit side by side with the after photo.
First time viewer here. As an almost 49 year old myself this video is cracking me up. Great advice but it just reminds me so much of all the things that were drilled in our heads. And especially when you said, "80's we weren't exactly known for their good fashion" In the segment to match your "colors". I said a big "amen". You are so real and relatable! You have a new fan for sure.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the useful tips. I love a good fashion haul video, but this is good stuff too!!! 💙💙
I feel you on favorites. I pulled out my favorite sweater, shoes and pants for tomorrow, but I have never worn them all together. So, I’m basically hoping it will look as amazing as I think it will!!
I'm TOTALLY WITH you on WHITE JEANS! I have 12 pair & only like ONE... they're MATCHSTICKS (in a 27 & I ALWAYS wear 26) Try that floral sweater with the white jeans & CUT the hem of the jeans unevenly & fray a little then wear with cute sandals with 2" heel... You'll love it!
Nicely done. You make excellent points to the simple changes that really make a difference for any body type. I personally thought the white pants are very flattering on you.
Such a fun and enlightening video 😉. You did an amazing job of articulating the subtle things that make are impactful. Now I know why the cute striped shirts I buy just hang in my closet because I hate wearing them!
Wonderful video one I could really relate too. There are days and then there are days!
I like your advice because it's realistic and you buy low and high end items which is what I do. I am no where near as thin as you but I can still follow your tweaks and I appreciate that and you!
Love that!
Wow, I think you are so talented. Moving the outfits (especially the white jeans) to so much better! Can't wait to get my nude sandals that I ordered. I've worn white shoes with white pants forever & am thrilled with the way the nude looks!
Thanks for the great suggestions. I feel the same way about white jeans!
You are so welcome!
Great points Marnie!
Super relatable. You are the best!
Yay! Thank you!
This was so well done! I learned some great tricks! No more frumpy for this 65 year old Nana! Xoxo
Glad it was helpful!
I like a beige or skin tone shoe with a little heel because I think it helps to elongate the leg and not stand out and draw the eye too much
Love front tuck, and waist definition! I tuck in workout clothes, pajamas, everything unless I’m cold on a plane then I’m a burrito. I would even tuck in that turquoise top a little farther to show off the belt and waist.
Amazing video! Real talk everyday life! I loved it well said!!
Love this kind of video!!! 😊😊😊
I'm short but I love white jeans, so I worked to find a way to wear them without looking even shorter. Here's what I learned. A pair of high waisted, slightly wide leg white jeans look great on me. I wear them long, with a light brown shoe that has a little heel. I wear a short top in a similar color like beige, or a white T shirt tucked in front. Add a short jacket, and white jeans can look really current and great in winter!
You did a fantastic job improving the looks.
This was fun! Thanks for doing it :)
Thank you for this video, some simple and realistic tips we can actually use!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful!! Thanks, Marnie 😊 I’d love to see more content like this!
More to come for sure!
Love skinny jeans!!!! Love the curvy fit from Walmart.
The time and tru line jeans are awesome!
Loved this video! I totally understand about the white jeans. It’s hard to find a good pair. Unfortunately I don’t have any ideas or suggestions. I have the same brown sweater and that’s a great suggestion on how to wear it! Thanks!❤
I have a pair of white cropped pants for summer. I like your idea of sandals with your white jeans.
Love this type of content!
I love your posts because you are so refreshingly real!!!! As for white jeans, I have similar feelings. I do not like any jeans that are ultra tight in the thighs (and I don't have big thighs). Last year I purchased a pair of NYJD boot cut white jeans that I love! That's my recommendation. I always gravitate toward boot cut. This cut is more flattering on me. I feel like your legs need to be perfect for skinny jeans. (This is just ME! If you all love them, terrific! I say go for what you love and wear it! I don't love the baggy jeans look either.) I too, love booties. It's all I wear until I can wear a heeled sandal!
Your make up is so flawless. Would love for you to share your make up products and how you apply them!
I throughly enjoy these kind of videos - so helpful! Your “fixes” were spot on too. I searching for white jeans too so please let us know when you find the best ones. I have tried the sizing up and that helped but the Levi Premium 501 went back today. 😂
Thick denim especially if it has spandex is not good. Try some white chinos. They won’t show lumps and bumps but have the casual look. Talbots has great ones.
Great video ❤I actually subscribed to your channel after watching the video saying skinny jeans are still in! I feel very frumpy in straight leg jeans ; but love bootcut and skinnies.
Same on the white jeans!
White jeans- I highly recommend Crown & Ivy from Belk! Mid-weight, with a bit of stretch, no nurse vibes. I’ve got many pairs of skinnies and straights in all colors and love them! Unlike a lot of things from Belk, they don’t pill or look cheap, fit my round butt and waist at the same time, and have lasted nicely for over 3 yrs.
Great tips, thanks for another great video.
I think those white jeans make you look thinner than any of the blue jeans you showed. I, too, am searching for a good pair of white jeans. Thanks for the great video!
Love this video! So many times I think my outfit is meh and never can pin point what to do to improve it
I found white Levi pull-on ankle jeans (I’m super petite) on Amazon and they are the best, most flattering white pants/jeans I’ve ever owned. Totally not see-through, which is always my litmus test for white clothing. I have to say that I own that green t-shirt from Walmart and I love it. I have red hair, so that color is super flattering for me. I totally get what you’re saying, but just thought I’d chime in since I own it and thought it was funny that you didn’t like it on you. I own the white and black one you like too. They’re just so affordable and easy to throw on for casual days! Thanks for all you do. I love your channel!!!
Hi Marnie, I also had a hard time finding a white jean that I loved. Finally found the Slouch Jean from Banana Republic Factory and love them! They have wider legs almost like a flare, but come in regular and petite. I wear petite as I am 5/3 and they are the perfect length for low sandals.
Videos like this really make you think about your choices. Small tweaks can make a huge difference.
Yea! That’s why I did it!
I found this video very helpful. Thank you.
Such good tips!
I so appreciate your take on styling! I am much taller and bigger sized than you are, but I have a very similar body shape. All the fashion sites I see are women who have to work hard to NOT look great! Very rarely do I see pear shaped or hour glass shaped people doing what you are doing, unless it's either very dressy or dramatic styling. I love the casual, but stylish vibe you create with your outfits. It's exactly what I am trying to achieve. I had a moment in time in my 30s where I felt like I could find lots of options in the stores and everything fit well and looked great on my body, but my body has drifted away from the ready to wear sizes in the stores, and I find myself struggling to find options that fit well and look good. This type of video in particular is so helpful to see how subtle tweaks can elevate the look. Makes me realize I need to start taking more photos to see what works and doesn't on my frame. Keep up the great videos!
You nailed this video on Frumpy. My friends an I look back an have actually laughed at ourselves for thinking how good we thought we looked in a outfit , but then died when seeing it in a photo. Finally a stylist that has called out puffy vests can add volume you to us ladies in unwelcome places so go for thin vests less bulky sweaters. What a smart an well needed video on suggested options for fashionable looks. Nice job👍
Great video. I love the concept of this. I hope you do more of these. I also am a Chicos fan. But as you mentioned, I am not comfortable in white jeans. Just don’t like how they look on me. Thank you for this helpful information.
Thank you! This is really helpful!
My NYDJ white straight leg jeans are the best I ever wore. Just thick enough, not too tight, and are flattering.
Walmart jeans and a Gucci belt. You are my spirit animal
Good job! I always get good infallible, recommendations from you 😘 I really like that graphic tee blazer outfit🤩
Yay! Thank you!