Thank you -- and I agree, the new pieces are much better. They're not necessarily more expensive, either - interestingly enough. Well, the dress is, but that was an admitted splurge.
And totally worth it! (Waving at dress twin Laura!) I won't wear mine for work (since I work at home) but I will certainly wear it for dressy occasions outside work and I can also make it more casual with boots, as Laura suggests, and even a denim jacket, perhaps!
Lyn, oh colour-buddy, that is such a great idea about the funnel neck itchy sweater! I will have to keep that in mind!