WIW: Thanks to Shevia & Joy - YouLookFab Forum

The last time I wore this skirt, I had mentioned it was becoming an orphan. Shevia suggested I pair the skirt with a bright coloured solid top and taupe shoes and Joy further suggested my Cleo orange light knit sweater.

Well those ladies seem to know a thing or two because I LOVE this combination!!! I paired my taupe knit pencil skirt with my orange light knit sweater but had to swap my taupe pointy toe pumps for my Boutique 9 laceless peep toe oxfords. I have a tiny sore on the top of my right big toe where the pumps touch and I knew the shoes would just irritate the heck out of it. But I think these shoes work as well.

For my handbag, I went with my snakeskin satchel (waving to bag twin MaryK) and jewelry is a gold ring and watch.

Happiness factor in this outfit is extremely high and I'm definitely going to keep the taupe skirt now. Thanks Shevia and Joy

So what do you think? Does the combination look good to your eyes? Anything you would tweak? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Skirt & sweater: Cleo Petite
Shoes: Boutique 9
Handbag: Elliott Lucca
Watch and ring: thrifted

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10 years ago

Runcarla

Veteran

Love this outfit, Shannon! Your legs are so shapely and trim, and the skirt length and heel height ( and colour) are working for you. The bag is perfect.
This is a very chic outfit. I can believe the happiness factor!

Sarah A

Yes! This is great. I read some where that orange works with any shade of brown and it sure does here! I am not sure if the skirt waist is too high for this... but I might consider a partial tuck. Super bag!

Ornella

(website)

Those ladies know *your* wardrobe for sure

You look great Shannon. The pattern/textural interest of the bag seals it all.

Joy

WOW! That turned out fabulously. The reptile bag is perfect with that skirt and the shoes drool-worthy. I'm humbled that you tried the suggestion.

Astrid

That's a fantastic color combo! I'm always in awe when people remember specific items they can suggest, I can't keep track of who owns what at all.

Elizabeth P

Wow, this looks awesome! Very simple and classy.

Eliza

Shannon- very classic and yet today. Love this on you!

Suz

It looks terrific, Shannon! Absolutely stunning.

Anonymous

Perfect save for that skirt! It looks really good with that orange. I like your peeptoes, but the other pumps would be good too.

Betti

Active Member

I love this, it looks stunning on you!

This works really well, but the bag makes it 'WOW'! That is such a pretty, melon-y orange on my monitor. Lovely for summer! I'm so glad you hung on to the skirt and listened to your personal stylists.

Transcona Shannon

Carla - it's funny you mention the skirt length 'cause I wasn't wearing it very much the last while because it felt too short to me. A simple let down of the hem half an inch and now it feels just right!

Sarah - unfortunately the waist is indeed too high on the skirt for a semi tuck, otherwise I'd be all over that.

Ornella - doesn't it amaze you when people remember your individual wardrobe items? I have such a terrible memory that I'm never able to provide specific suggestions like that.

Joy - thank you so much for the suggestion what should I wear tomorrow??? - lol!

Astrid - I can never remember either. And then I feel kind of bad about it because I don't want anyone thinking it's because I don't pay attention. I just can't remember.

Elizabeth, Eliza, Suz and Betti - thank you very much.

Ceit - I think I would have preferred the ladylike vibe of the pumps - darned toe

Claire - this bag was one of my best NAS purchases from last year. And do you think I should hire Shevia and Joy on an ongoing basis???

ETA: janeabc - cross posted with you! "look so young" - ooooohhhhh, you just made my day

Sara L.

I think the orange top looks great like this. I tend to struggle with orange because I have lots of black in my closet and I'm worried I'll look like Halloween. I love those shoes and I may try looking for something similar for this fall.

This really works to my eye. It's a lovely colour combination. The accessories work well with the skirt and sweater too. It makes me happy to look at it, so win, win

Mochi

Oh, heavenly awesomeness! Who would have thought to juxtapose those two colors, but they look made for each other. Earthy and bright. And a clean, simple silhouette. Of course the bag does its part by adding the lustre, texture and pattern. One of my favorites!

Debbie

Love tis looks. The accessories work well together and you look happy!

Beth Ann

Don't you love it when a new combination emerges from the closet as a clear winner? All the better than other YLFers thought of it! That's the beauty of the forum.

This is perfect for your fully-evolved summer work style and I like seeing the peeps rather than the pumps in July. They're a little more relaxed which suits the weave of the sweater, I think.

Carole

One word, GORGEOUS! The orange top is perfect with the skirt.

Sara - I also try not to pair orange with black because of Halloween, but it is a lovely color combination isn't it? I've had these shoes for a couple of years now and they have been a fabulous neutral summer shoe. I now can't imagine my wardrobe without at least one nude/taupe shoe.

Mochi - the simple silhouette of this outfit really pleased me as well so I appreciate that you commented on that.

Beth Ann - when a combination gets suggested by another Fabber and it works, I always wonder why I never thought of it before. And I didn't think about peeking toes being more summery. Great point!

Thanks Diane, Debbie and Carole

CocoLion

Really happy colors. The colors and silhouettes are both very flattering so this one gets a 10 from me!

AviaMariah

I love that outfit and LOVE those shoes!

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