I don’t like things to be uneven.
In life.
Or my clothing.
When I came across this asymmetrical top at Anthropologie in their sales room the first thing that caught my eye was not the cut, but rather the colour.
Then I realized it was cut (in my best highly educated fashion terminology) “wonky”.
After hanging out with Sylvia, the reigning Queen of all things asymmetrical and architectural I knew that this was in fact a sophisticated contemporary look that I just hadn’t been able to wrap my straight and narrow little brain around yet.
What to do?
It fit well.
I liked the colour.
I figured “Aw heck! Expand your horizons Suzanne! You can figure out how to wear an asymmetrical top. It’s not rocket science! Or Grade 12 math! ( I still curse you Grade 12 math!)”
So I bought it. (Big Surprise! NOT.)
And I wore it to celebrate…of all things, Australia Day.
LOL
Yes I live in Canada.
Yes Australia is about 15,500 km away from us.
Don’t you celebrate other countries national holidays?
Anything for a par-tahy I say!
My husband does business with many other countries and thus we are sometimes invited to special events. Well he is. I like to tag along and act awkward. I’m a pro at eating, drinking and nodding. I’ve got the whole “schmoozing” thing down pat.
This year the Australian Consulate in Toronto celebrated Australia Day by renting out the Hot Docs theatre to screen a new Australian film called “Son of a Gun“. It was an action packed heist film which turned out to be a quite good along with my outfit.
I did notice that I kept wanting to pull down the one side on the sweater all the time. I’m not used to having extra folds of fabric.
In the end I had to switch out the necklace for the one above. The chain on the handmade one was pulling the knit.
While perusing similar items online I spotted this insane asymmetrical top. Wild right? I think JLo would look good in that.
For more info on asymmetrical tops and advice on how to incorporate them into your wardrobe check out the woman does asymmetrical best, Sylvia. I think 95% of her closet is asymmetrical. If she could buy asymmetrical shoes I think she would! ; P
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I like the spirit! Celebrate anything and everything. We back home (Malaysia) tend to do that a lot. Every/any celebration is another reason to party. You have good eye. I don’t think I would catch this top in the store. It is that kind of top that you have to try it on to see the beauty and I am hopeless when it comes to trying on clothes. That’s why I love online shopping 😉
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Celebrate everything, why not! Be like a Hobbit and eat ten or eleven small meals a day, have a wee beer and look fabulous. Love your new sweater, and I am wearing one of your gorgeous necklaces in my post today. xo
I like the idea of celebrating all occasions with shopping 🙂 I am like you and like things that are balanced. I always see how Sylvia wears mainly solid colors but her clothes feel so modern & edgy because of at asymmetrical items.
I think you did good with this purchase!
Alice
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Yes, Sylvia doesn’t like patterns. She is my polar opposite in the sense of fashion.
I have quite a few patterned skirts though that I really enjoy wearing… I just tire too quickly of patterns on top.
I’m like you, I am not seen very often wearing asymmetrical things… its a pretty funky top though and looks great on you!!
Thanks you for celebrating our national day. You top is as beautiful as the azure Ozzie seas and as asymmetrical but nevertheless gorgeous as our coastlines. You did it well! Personally I worked Australia Day and just got to see the drunken idiot side of the whole thing. Your way is the better option! Celebrate from as far away as you can get. Oi, oi, oi.
I’ve heard stories about those parties! Oi oi oi!
Great look on you and the color is fabulous. Asymmetrical lines are so slimming I try to take advantage of them as often as I can. Any opportunity to celebrate works for me!!
You are right, they can be slimming. Not something most people think of.
I think we will get along just fine in Vancouver party gal! : )
I do love the sense of humour girl. 🙂 I too, have a assymetrical top in blue and was unsure at first, but then went out of my comfort zone. I love it on you, and I need to borrow the idea of the long straight skirt with it. FAB. You know I love the bag and necklace too
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I saw that top of yours. It was lovely. Funny because of our hair colour we often buy the came colour clothing.
That color is gorgeous on you and I think you styled the top perfectly!
Thanks lady! : )
Now don’t you look cute! And I like the blue top, wonky or not. I’m also lusting after those little boots…they’re sooooooooo mignon.
They are wild but sadly not quite as comfy as I’d hoped. No walking for hours in those. They are 1 hour booties.
We’re all hard-wired to prefer symmetry and that’s why asymmetrical designs are so arresting. You look great here.
I like asymmetry, if there is balance.
I wonder if that makes sense.
This is a gorgeous color and I am glad you dove into this trend.
I adore the skirt, love the bag, and sleek solid coat,
Nice details, one striking feature: asymmetical top = balance, IMHO.
well done.
I cant see you nodding your head in the backround, I see you more in the foreground, btw..
I CAN se you drinking though! 🙂
xx, Elle
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Ha ha! it’s past 10 am so I’m okay to have a martini! ; )
Aha. I see you’ve been to Anthropologie again. I love this outfit. Very chic. I got pretty used to asymmetrical clothing when I started sewing and knitting for myself. Of course my things aren’t supposed to be asymmetrical but…..I’m working on it.
This was at one HUGE Anthro sale that I scored about 10 items.
When I try to hem a circle skirt it turns into an asymmetrical skater skirt. #wasteoftime
I think asymmetrical things are hard to wear too, but you look good this!
This color is beautiful & looks gorgeous on you. I tend to stay away from asymmetrical looks, too, but I really like the way this top lays. Really pretty!
I haven’t tried anything asymmetrical either, but this looks so good on you, maybe I’ll give it a try. Beautiful color!
I think with your height you’d really do well in asymmetrical. Especially one of those long draped cardigans.
Wonky clothes are the perfect accompaniment to Australia Day! As an ocker Aussie, I say go fer it Sheila! 🙂
That colour is beyond perfect for you against your hair. I’m glad you embraced the lopsided. Maybe you can get a wonky jacket lopsided on the other side to balance it up! Thanks for celebrating our day 🙂 xo JJ
Happy to help celebrate : ) and put another prawn on the barbie will ya?
The turquoise-blue looks amazing with your hair. I like asymmetrical pieces – adds some visual interest to an outfit. I noticed on IG that there were some rather exuberant Australia Day celebrations happening. Good for you for getting into the spirit!
What? Asymmetry is where it’s at, dude? Haha. You know how much I love playing with shapes in my outfits, so of course I’m super duper biased. I really like the textured skirt with the bright slanted top. Great juxtaposition, IMO!
– Anna
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That color is so gorgeous on you, Suzanne! Love the whole look! That skirt is fab too. And that vintage bag! And both necklaces look great! Head to toe stunning!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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That blue! It is stunning on you! I like the asymetrical top. It is so different. I like how you paired it with the slim long maxi skirt. It goes perfectly! I thought I had a blazer coming to me from that awesome sale but it got cancelled. I told my husband that blazer would have made me a grown up and now I will never get to be one! ; )
Jenni
Ah welcome to the world of asymmetry Suzanne. Once you get a taste of it you cannot stop! Great top and gorgeous color on you.
You styled the top perfectly ! I absolutely love that look ! Just fantastic 🙂 x
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You looked ever so good in this. You and your curvy figure. Perfect. Nice necklace too (LOL).
Great with this skirt and those patent booties.
Very well done Suzanne.
Greetje
The asymmetrical top looks fabulous and those boots…I die. But honestly, I was too distracted by the flowers and butterflies on your wall. I am so stealing that idea and using it somewhere in my house.
Debbie
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That teal top is beautiful, Suzanne. You wear it so well. I really like the maxi skirt and necklace, also. =)
At least I’m consistent in my taste and style: nope, don’t like this top. It sits a bit ‘weird’, makes you more busty and bulky than you are, so no. But hey, I’ m just an old-fashioned Queen of Florals, patterns and ‘normal’ silhouettes, hahaha.
Oh, and yep, I’m Dutch; we’re blunt, so no asymmetrical sugarcoating for me. I know you can handle it;-)