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A few WIW's and what I have finally discovered about myself

Carole

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As much as I love color, accessories and exploring new trends, I realize I am happiest and most comfortable with just "a little" color and wearing things that don't draw too much attention. After experimenting with stretching my style boundaries, I am giving myself permission to just be me. Does this mean I'm not stylish?

1) Wore this outfit today to lunch with a friend. I am wearing some newish moto type boots I've been a little hesitant to wear thinking they might be too young for my 55 year old self: Boots-Lucky Brand
Asymetrical Tunic-TJ Maxx
Gap Ponte knit skinnies

2) This is the jacket I was going to wear with my new clutch (an Angie pick) DH gave me for xmas....but it was tooooo cold so had to switch to my.....

3) Eddie Bauer Puffer and MK bag

4) Navy sweater-H&M
Scarf-Kohls-Vera Wang
Aldo-Booties

5) I'm excited to have found these burgundy herringbone trousers from Loft. They are plenty long enough and I love the fit, feel and fabrication. Normally I would have thrown a scarf over this but I liked the simple feel of the outfit without anything else, what is going on with me?

Gray sweater-JCP
Burgundy straight leg trousers-Loft
Bag-Zac Posen
Sam Edelmann Suede booties

6) Berry dolman sweater-Nordstrom
Scarf-Loft
Gap Skinnies
Aldo Booties

Thanks for looking, ladies and as always I truly appreciate your honest feedback and comments. Mwah!

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MsMary

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Carole, to my eye you are beautifully stylish! You have your look totally nailed and each of these outfits is fab! How you manage to look so sleek and chic in a PUFFER is just beyond me!!

My fave is #6 -- those deep colors are gorgeous on you!

MNsara

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I think your discovery is wonderful! I think the end result is very flattering on you! It's simple, bold, and stylish. What's not to love?

I adore all these looks, and #1 might be my fave because of your great legs in those great booties!

Day Vies

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Yay for self-discovery! You don't need color your outfits are interesting and cohesive. Best of all, you look wonderful in them.

Janet

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So good to see you! You look terrific in all of these, but I especially love the boots in #1, the berry color and those cognac boots in #6, and everything about #4!

Suz

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OH my heavens, you look SENSATIONAL!! I think the proof of this discovery is in your lovely smile. You have nailed your look, times 10, and you are SUPER stylish! I love every one of these (how great is it that your puffer looks as fab on your as your dressier coat??). As Day Vies says, each outfit is beautifully cohesive. You are sleek and modern. Just wow!! Agree with Mary K about the colours in 6 and I love the shape of the top on you. This is where being tall is a distinct advantage.

kellygirl

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Your realizations resonate with me too! I could have written exactly what you said (but much less eloquently.) I've learned the same things about my own style! Fab outfits, Carole. I really love your new moto boots and am glad they got to see the light of day. They add a fun edge to your polished casual look! Every one of these is fab but I especially like the simplicity of 1 and the layering of 4! I want to see more WIW's from you this year!

sarah

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You most certainly *are* stylish. These outfits are fabulous, and they suit you perfectly.

pil

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Gorgeous, Carole! Everything fits so well and I love your combinations and accessories.

Anonymous

Your discovery rings true with these wonderful outfits! The cognac boots beautifully bookend your hair color and the black moto boots fit in with your style. My favorite is #1 with it's simple sleek lines. The bit of white in #4 brightens everything. I want to take notes to remember these fab details. My next favorite is the last outfit with the dolman sleeved top looking so comfortable and the matching bag and boots looking so cohesive.
Wonderful puffer coat too.

Anonymous

You look so lovely, hooray for this discovery! Your lovely smile is the ultimate accessory!

Beth Ann

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Oh, dear, I'm always envying those of you with a more understated style. I always worry that my love for gee-gaws and color will forever bar me from the company of the chic! When I see your looks, I see, like Goldilocks, "just right." Not too much, not too little. BTW --- you have an excellent eye for texture and the balance of drape/structure.

Carole

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MaryK-Thanks so much, I could have guessed you might like #6:)

MNsara and Janet-Thanks for the boot love, that really helps give me boost I need to wear them more.

Day View-Thanks for the compliment!

Suz-You noticed my smile, thanks for that. Angie's post about smiles or lack there of has given me a swift kick. I found this puffer last year after Angie recommended and can't for the life of me figure out how I got by without one all these years. It's so warm and comfy and I'm so happy I don't look like the Michelin tire man.

Kelly- We are kindred spirits! It's good to know I'm in such good company with my fashion thoughts! Thank you so much for the kind words and reassurances about my style.

Sara and Pil, Thank you so much!

Joy-So happy for the boot love! Thank you for your nice compliments, it makes my day!

Alicat-Thanks for noticing my smile:) and your kind words.

Beth Ann-You are so sweet and cute, too! Thank you!

Hil

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Carole - I think you look awesome! So put together and stylish! Wow!

Anonymous

Carole, you look great -- not boring, and those moto boots look really good!

ManidipaM

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Not only are you sensationally stylish, you have the confidence to permit yourself to be stylish in *just* your own way, unswayed by mainstream trendiness and popular opinion. That is something to celebrate, not beat yourself up about! Don't. change. a. thing.

catherine

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You make every single one of those outfits look so stylish.

Claudia

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Carole, you look great in all of these. Love #6, but especially love the tunic in #1, the cut and style does all the right things for you!

Niefern

You look so good in all the pictures that I wouldn't change a thing.

Asingh

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Great outfits, Carole!

Ornella

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Carole, the only way to be stylish is to first and foremost be *you*.

You look stunning. The fact you feel happy and comfortable and - YOU - clearly shows. I love every single one, but #5 has me doing cartwheels.

Raisin

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I often feel the same....a little color goes a long way! Love your outfits!

Carole

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Thank you so much everyone for the kinds words and compliments.

Ornella, I was beginning to think 5 was a little too plain or the pants too long, but it made me feel good to read your comments. Thank you.

Angie

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Good grief.

You stunning creature.

I can''t get past #2. That is KILLER to the power of KILLER. WOW!! Soooooo chic, hip, modern, crisp, no-nonsense and 2013.

*faints*

Carole

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Angie, you really know how to make a girl happy! Thank you so much for the boost today:)

tarzy

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I love each and every one of these outfits. Welcome to the "subdued" side. You can always add more whenever you want! I see "you" first - not your outfits, which to me is very stylish!

I love your short moto boots!

Angie

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So well deserved, Carole :). Each outfit here is an 11 out of 10. Well done!

Transcona Shannon

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Wear what makes you happy Carole because it then shows in your beautiful smile! I love every single one of these outfits.

Carole

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Tarzy-Thanks, and also for the moto boot love (I almost returned).

Angie, You are so sweet to chime back in, thank you (smiling inside and out)!

Lisa

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We have similar tastes, I do adore color but I tend to wear only one bright color at a time, if I wear any brights at all. I like the change up but not the constant of a stronger, bolder color. These are fab looks, when you don't have lots of color in outfits I find for myself anyway, I start to notice the textures and proportions more in an outfit. Nice job!

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