Looks 7 and 11 are just spot on for a uniform, in my book, and taking some notes in that book!
Think it is the touches of crisp white and the high contrast that snap it into luminosity, next to your healthy shiny hair.
They also look practical, which is very Garconne.

I love the new moniker! Fits perfectly with your outfits. Love the all red outfit -so pretty on you. All your looks have just the right accompaniments - coat, shoes, scarves. Well thought out but not stuffy at all.

Great new moniker - fits well your style directions!
I like all your outfits with #4,9 and 11 as favorite ( and #10 as irresistible
- just so pretty! ).

More visual examples of "Practical Drama" for WFM:

I like your words and direction a lot. I’m in the camp of maybe “ laid- back” isn’t necessary or exactly right but I can’t find the right tweak. Maybe it’s just adding too many syllables, when your style is more straightforward. Will ponder further.
I admirebyour outfits because I think my style aspirations align with a lot of them. Not exact copies but I gravitate to preppy, blazers, military-esque jackets, loafers ( sadly most loafers being rejected by feet now) and mix of sporty with dressy. Though I’m not always hitting my targets. So I’m taking a look to see what give the right blend.
As I get older I’m finding I need to find ways to add more feminine elements than I at first think are needed, but to do so in ways that are not too twee. This is further hampered by my footwear options, having to avoid tapered toes, too trim or sleek styles, even modest heels . Because those used to juxtapose with blazers or jeans or plaid shirts & so on.
I think your drapey all- burgundy outfit is an interesting lesson. It’s not too boho flowy yet is a bit ladylike while still “
active” - looking.
I had an epiphany , after getting too wool cardigans from Athleta, of all places, that in some cases for me a cardigan adds a feminine detail that I don’t get from a blazer. But is has to fit a certain way. The other thing that is almost a signature for me was adding ruffle- collar shirts - but leave collar unbuttoned- and similar collar in a few pullovers. Also tucking in tops, when I have the right bottoms ( and confidence level!).
Thanks for being a good inspiration!

I love reading about your thoughts and I agree that your new moniker is spot-on. I too struggle with working-from-home clothes--obtaining comfort + warmth (in the long winter months) + style + a sense of being genuine is tricky business indeed! The advice you have received is excellent! I love the idea of luminosity as a guiding principle, and garconne is fab too. Lately, I have been into a French brand, A.P.C., that does that garconne thing really well. You might check them out (lots of previously owned goodies on TheRealReal, for example :)).

Jonesy, if you struggle with WFH, I don't feel so bad about my occasional lapses into full time gear. Thank you for the suggestion of A.P.C. -- I know their stuff but have never seriously thought of purchasing. Maybe I can source some.

Slim cat, olivegreen, Robin, thank you!

Thanks to all your advice, I now have a plan:

1. A more thorough closet edit/ try on. I edit seasonally but there are some items i've been holding onto because they feel like essentials and there are others that may not suit my current lifestyle or style aspirations -- so why should they take up closet real estate? . Either I need to replace or let those go. At that point, I will assess any wants I don't mention below.

2. Shopping List in order of purchase/ importanc

• Belt

• Indoor loafers

• Puffer jacket packable (this is a need if my current one can't be fixed -- needs new zipper)

• 3 pairs of pants in interesting shapes — wide leg or barrel leg or full length straight

• Upgraded gear, i.e. gear in interesting shapes

• Oversized pullover

• Knit (?) suit or knit jacket

• Structured bag — crossbody, probably

• White shirt, slightly oversized or interesting structure

• Signet ring

• MacIntosh brooch or pendant

Thank you all again -- I will keep you updated!

Suz, I’m late to comment, however, I agree that “laid-back” may be superfluous. When I hear luminous I think of pearls, opals, moonstones, and abalone, in addition to silver and white. Strangely, some tweedy yarns, when they are mixed with white also seem luminous to my eye, especially tans and greys. You can get lipgloss that has a silvery/Pearl finish to wear over your berry lip color.

NICE list, Suz

I found more options.

#1 and #2 = party on top with jeans

#3 = KNITTED pants that look woven