Here's my formerly a-line but altered-to-a-slim skirt midi. I think it turned out really well. Waving to my dress twins Celia and Kari! It's such a warm, soft, comfortable, ladylike dress. I wore this out for a holiday dinner with my mother.

I topped it with my new black crepe jacket, also purchased from Thrill of the Find. http://thrillofthefind.com/ It's Marilyn Anselm for Hobbs, a shawl collar three button style with pleats front and back.

Yes, I know, as I've told you all ad infinitum, I am trying to minimize black in my wardrobe. But I put it on and the fit was SO great that I could. not. resist. I figure it will be my substitute for both a riding style jacket and a tuxedo style jacket.

So I've also shown it with jeans and boots, all buttoned up. I had fun wearing it this way!

Question: is it too long to wear with the dress? IRL it seemed to look okay, but looking at the pics, I wonder if I was deluding myself on that.