Oh thanks for all the lovely welcome back responses and feedback!
My problem with the skirt in #2 is that it is fitted in the hips and tummy. Plus the inverted pleat is like a big arrow pointing to my apple bits. Yuck!
@astrid - I have been on the lookout for a wider black braided belt but haven't found the ideal width yet. (I think I look better in belts that are 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches wide.)
@rosee - Thanks for noticing my bags!
@april - : )
@queen mum - Yeah that Target dress was a surprise find! (Usually their dresses are too short for me and the elastic waist hits too high.) I love the pockets on this dress!
@angie - Oh thanks so much for the orbits!! Your remark sent ME into orbit!! : )
@cocolion - I luv finding inspiration photos! Here are some sites that I frequent:
http://onehundredinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://frugal-fashionistas.com/
http://www.what-the-frock.com/
http://www.what-the-frock.com/
@nicoleb - Hi dress twin! : )
@alaskagirl - LOL! #6 IS actually a celebrity...Kim Kardashian! I was using that photo as an inspiration for my outfit in #7.
I got the navy top in #1 many years ago from Talbots.