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It's been a busy week, but I'm excited about the 3 day weekend. The weather's finally dried out and warming up. I know it will get cold again, but it was nice getting a bit of sunshine. I originally was going to wear a cropped black jacket with #2, but it had a weird spot, so I had to jump to plan B. I knew I wore cardigans a lot, but this really hit it home for me. I think I need to break it out a ... minor rut.

I'd love any ideas for how to break things up a bit. I know I wear a lot of darker colors, but I promise only one outfit was solely black, white and gray.

Pic 1: Cardigan - J. Crew Outlet
Dress - Banana Republic
Belt - J. Crew Outlet
Shoes - Franco Sarto

Pic 2: Cardigan - MNG
Top - Ann Taylor
Skirt - Cynthia Rowley
Boots - Born

Pic 3: Cardigan -
Top - Banana Republic
Skirt - Michael Kors
Shoes - Sam Edelman

Pic 4: Sweater - Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans - Ann Taylor Loft
Boots - Born

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Tanya

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Lovely outfits, I think those colors suit you really well. And I love the rose gold watch.

If you want to lighten up, maybe start small with accessories? If you like scarves, maybe go for a light scarf and perhaps a matching belt?

Astrid

What's wrong with cardigans, if they work for your style? All lovely outfits, I think they suit you. YLF!

Suz

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I think tops like your bird print top are the way to start lightening up if you would like to do that. Incorporate a bit of light in a pattern and you are on your way. These outfits suit you, though! And you look comfortable.

jackiec

You do skirts SO well! I love you in the jewel tones. Looking great!!!

Alassë

You look good!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

They can take my cardigans when they pry them out of my cold dead hands... (Er, maybe that's a bit excessive. ) The darker colors really suit you and I like all of these outfits. If you want to lighten things up a bit, you could try a scarf if you're a scarf person. I recently got a white and soft black print infinity scarf that reads as mid-gray from a distance, and I find that it works well with a lot of dark colors and lightens up the area near my face.

Meredith

I think your outfits look great and agree the real is fab for you. Don't you have some red sweaters? Could they brighten things up?

rachylou

Neat and tidy. I really like all your outfits.

Jaime

All look good and I especially like #2, rut or no rut!

Kristin L

Thank for the boosts Astrid, jackiec, Alasse, rachylou, and shevia.

Thanks for the scarf idea Tanya! I haven't always had good luck with larger scarves, but I bet a smaller, thinner scarf would work well.

Good idea Suz! I feel like my bird top really does help add interest to my outfit. I think I should keep my eye out for another one or two pieces like that.

They will pry my cardigans from my cold, dead hands as well Laura! I have no intention of getting rid of any of my cardigans, but I'm feel like I should try experimenting with the couple of jackets/blazers I have or *gasp* finding a non-topper "3rd piece."

Good call Meredith. I did have a great red sweater, but it met it's end recently in a terrible staining accident. I've got another one of my shopping list, so hopefully I find another soon.

Marilyn

Lovely outfits! Nicely done.
I tend to wear a lot of dark neutrals in the winter as well. They make me feel calm and happy so I don't worry about it. Once spring approaches more colour will work it's way in again.

Helena

Polished and pretty! The plum sweater is my fave

Good point Marilyn! I think I'm itching for a bit of change, but , like you, dark neutrals do make me calm and happy.

Thanks Torontogirl!

Firecracker (Sharan)

I think these outfits are great. They are polished looking, flattering, a nice classic modern look. If you're looking for change, though, what about a cardigan that is disguised as a jacket? Something like a moto-style cardigan? I'll try to attach a find.