Excelsior

[clevermanka]

How can I incorporate this concept into my daily wear wardrobe. Yes, I am entirely serious.

Work bullshit has escalated to a ridiculous degree, so not a lot of time to be on here today.

Yesterday got away from me and I completely lost track of time. I will be posting (and backdating) my Intentional Movement Report at some point this week, along with the detailed pose sequences. I'll let you know when that goes up.

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[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

http://www.shirtstay.com/

Chris uses these when dressing up, learned from his time in the USMC. ;) Not that you'd need such long ones, but the link might lead to another site that has what you're really looking for. :)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, I've got the garter clips! I just need to figure out a way to incorporate the concept in a way that doesn't look half-finished (like, IMO, that model does in the photo).

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

Yeah, because the shirt is loose and flowy, so the top of the garter part flops around every time she moves.

What's the goal? To make a shirt with the garters attached so you don't have to wear the garter belt if you don't want to? Is it the look? Because these are both good goals, but I would go about them in different ways.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Definitely going for the look. No function necessary. I AM ALL EARS for your suggestions.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

First thought that comes to mind is a princess-seamed tailored shirt, and attaching the top part of the strap, hmm, a couple inches up from the hem (on the inside). I think the princess seaming would make it stay in the same place on your body a little better, and attaching the strap into the shirt would stop it from pulling weirdly on the hem.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Cool! That at least helps with logistics. Although right now I'm only wearing knits, which means princess seams aren't really a thing in my wardrobe at the mo'.

I'm mostly trying to figure how to make the shirt look like a proper and complete garment with leggings so it doesn't look like I just forgot to put on pants.

Oh, actually, I think I might have just figured it out by typing that. Use them in an under layer. Attach the garter straps to the bottom of a long camisole and have them holding up leggings (this would be a great way to use too-small leggings--just cut the top part off) and then over the top of all wear a crochet or fishnet-weave oversized sweater/top. Hmmm.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

That would be a good look!

[splix.livejournal.com]

The execution is difficult. I'm trying to figure it out myself - I'm not cool with showing much skin, and it would be inappropriate at my job, but I want the concept, badly.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am alternately loving and cursing you for posting that image. I thought I was doing well with my visible garter clips on my tights, but this takes it to a new level and I need it.

If I figure it out, I'll let you know.

Edit: just figured it out while I was typing a reply to sherwood21, above. Here it is! Use them in an under layer. Attach the garter straps to the bottom of a long camisole (or a shirt if you wear something other than knits, which I don't) and have them holding up leggings worn over colored tights (this would be a great way to use too-small leggings--just cut the panty off) and then over the top of all wear a crochet or fishnet-weave oversized sweater/top.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Ha! I was trying to think of my own variation as well. I have beigy tights and thick knitted thigh-high stockings - I was thinking of both of those layers worn with a short black skirt and a long shirt with a short vest over it. eta: I can use my hardly-ever used black garter belt as well.

It's a lot of layering, but I think I can make it work. I'm going to try. Let's post our results! *high five*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I read the comments, and I hope you can figure a way to work that look out. I like it!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope so, too!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to work it out.. but I just don't think it works with boobs, hahah! I can only see/imagine it pulling on the shirt too much.

I want those super thick cotton stockings that a French gal who stayed with me a few years ago owned. They were awesome.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It's really too bad that Sockdreams stuff is too scratchy for you. Sadness!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Ach, I KNOW. I had such high hopes. Maybe I just got the wrong ones. I'm willing to try more if someone knows of some lovely soft models.