30x30: work, #9-12 casual #9,10

I just lost my entire post, it crashed as I was submitting it - not sure if I have the mental energy to post all my comments again. Grr! So here's the abbreviated version:

Struggled a bit this week, only because there were things I felt like wearing, so I wore them. I was too busy and mentally fried to put too much effort into thinking about what I might want to be wearing for the next month. I might be fine, but I might regret adding some of these pieces (and feeling restricted by that). But then again, it might force creativity and lightbulb moments!

1. Work. I haven't been wearing these cropped flares much this year at all. I struggle with styling them. Maybe the Sorels with breath new life into them.
2. Casual. Swapped out the trousers for skirted leggings, for book club. Loved this.
3. Work
4. Work - was in a sort of conference thing, wanted to wear a jacket. I don't wear jackets much, I think it's because they are so bulky under coats, esp when driving. Will see if this gets worn again.
5-6. Work. Lemminged the COS wool dress from Toban. I know I said no more work clothes this year... oops. I love it though
6. Work banquet. Don't care if these items get worn again in my 30 capsule(s), it was a one off special event. A room full of engineers, I was the only pop of color in a sea of black and navy!
7. Casual Friday.

Numbers so far: Total 43 (My total is 60 for two months, so I'm doing fine...) Casual 20, work 25. I'm already playing with ways to remix the pieces already in the capsule, so think I'm good for a while.

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Toban

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These all look great! My fav - of course - is the COS dress, which looks awesome on you. I wore it last night for date night :). Added the find below for others. The skirted leggings and the pink jacket are also superb. I struggle with cropped pants but they do look good with the sorels. I wonder whether a slightly shorter top might be needed to finesse the proportions?

Elizabeth P

Thanks Toban. I knew you'd like the dress Curious about the find - I did put it with my post, is it not showing? It does to me.
Perhaps I do need shorter tops with crops, in which case the crops need to go. I don't like short tops on me, my shoulder width combined with a short top makes me look very square... not a good look. Curious what others think. I think in the past I've worn them with even longer tops.

The find is showing now, but wasn’t showing earlier for me — I am on the road in spotty coverage areas. I think an even longer top would look good with the crops, too. I struggle with silhouettes where the top and bottom look approx equal in length, so going either shorter or longer breaks that equal proportion issue.

Katerina

Great looks Elizabeth! You have an amazing collection of boots. The pink jacket outfit is so pretty and fun. You manage to make all your looks absolutely cool. You look super comfartable and at ease in your clothes.

The COS dress is beatiful on you. My personal favourite is your casual Friday outfit - you look amazing in the jeans and the whole look is awesome.

Barbara Diane

I love that pop of color, especially in a roomful of dark clothing.

kkards

Omg...that pink leather jacket is sooooo fab....that's my fav of them all!

jussie

Lovely outfits! Nicely done love the pink jacket with the dress and patent leather boots. Thanks for sharing

Anonymous

Number 5 is KILLER. I have never seen you look more beautiful or more happy. I'm buying that dress!!!!!!

On a side note, I love that fuchsia blazer as well. I hope you find opportunities to repeat.

Helena

Fantastic, love the pink!

Toban - of course! In my concern over footwear, I forgot totally about making sure the top and bottom aren't equal "height". You are right - longer or shorter would probably be better.

Katerina, I'm laughing at your boot comment... I hadn't realized just how many different pairs I wore last week. I do have a big collection... we have a LONG winter, and I guess I keep adding to the pile and rarely get rid of any. Thank you for your kind words about my outfits.

thanks kkards, Barbara Diane and jussie and TG.

Sterling, thank you! And you should look into this dress. The fabric is wonderful, a soft, boiled wool. And it's a definite ink colour. I will definitely try to wear this jacket again during the challenge. I don't have a lot of colour in the capsule, so that's a good reason right there!

Dianna

You look amazing in that dress in number 5. My favorite by far. Second favorite the dress with the pink jacket.

Bijou

Dark neutrals really love you and you have the most amazing collection of boots. All your clothes fit you beautifully and so even if you felt too busy to put much effort in, the fact that you have purchased wisely and built an amazing wardrobe has meant that no one would have ever guessed that. My favourites are the Cos dress and high boots and the pink leather jacket - which is such a fun piece.

Hope the forthcoming week is less trying.

Mainelady

I am sorry you lost your original post. That is so frustrating! You look so good in dark colors! My favorite outfits on you are #5 and #7. That jacket! Fab!

Joy

I know about losing a post, so annoying.
I think the length of your tops is fine, but I am not good at seeing proportions. 5/6 is my favorite. I may try to copy that one with a wool dress that is too short to be worn as a dress, so it can be a top. Your OTK boots are fab.

lyn67

My fave is nr 3 and the one for the work banquet, would have loved to see your pink jacket pop out in a bl&w tableau:-)-but each of your wiw is great, really! Oh my, and I also know about"keep adding to the pile and rarely get rid of any"....:-(

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