Thanks everyone!! Agree that our version of cold may be a little warped, but it still feels cold to us!! I officially declare anything less than 18 cold!!! Of course some days are still just warm enough for sandals, which is why I think the sandal booties may be do-able in our climate!
I think I will keep the brown pants for work and maybe try to think of more interesting ways to wear them. Stay tuned. They have 2 major important features: comfy and don't requiring ironing. Both very important!!!
Kari that red coat is actually from Vietnam, not the US. I designed it myself so I kinda love it. Had lots of arguments with the tailor about the collar though, clearly my terrible drawings were not able to overcome the language barrier between us. You should have seen the first version though: horrible!!! The rest of it I do really really love though!!!