Well, I tried everything on last weekend on a cool morning and found where my enthusiasm had led me astray. The dress was too big in the bodice. The next size down didn't work either, so back it went.
The brown cardigan whose side draped I'd liked so much, didn't do as much from the front. As a plus size middle aged woman I try to stay well clear of anything that reflects a feeling of "I gave up and went for something big and concealing" and this crossed that line for me Saturday, despite of, or because of, its coziness.
However the much admired NYDJ ski pants are staying with me, as are a pair of black very wide leg pants. I'd hoped for the cream colored, but in my opinion they really needed a lining, so the black are staying for a fun option. FYI, these run big - I went down a size and I'm not on the small end of my normal size right now.
I wore this pretty green blouse to work Monday where it was much admired
It been fun to go shopping with you all!