Hi Carole --

I too love every single one of these on you. The colors, textures, and proportions all look so good on you.

I hate to tell you but #6 has lots of color in it, ha -- and they are colors that are gorgeous on you. IME when one is wearing the right colors for skin and hair they seem a lot "quieter" because of the harmony.

Did you happen to catch the thread Gaylene started on the concept of "restrained dressing" last week? To me your outfits here embody that philosophy. I'm curious if you identify with the descriptions there...if so, please do add these photos!

Thanks Shannon and Lisa!

Vix-I'm busted! You are so right about the color in 6, I sort of sound like a hypocrite, huh?! As much as I love the colors in the outfit, it feels so "loud" to me right now. I didn't catch Gaylene's thread but I'm going to run over there right now and check it out, but it sounds like you have assessed my feelings perfectly because "restrained dressing" is the perfect descriptor for what I was trying to communicate about my style preferences. You are very observant! Thanks so much.

Hi again Carole --

Will be interested to hear your thoughts!

I know that Gaylene and I share a belief that restrained doesn't mean lack of color-color or prints/patterns or detail -- other forum members interpret it differently. To me #6 is stunning on you as well as "restrained" due to the silhouettes and harmony with your personal coloring... I hope it/the sweater stays in rotation.

Wow, Vix, that is one cerebral thread. Thanks for directing me over...this is what I posted over there:

This is such an intelligent and interesting discussion. I identify with a restrained style and after spending much time exploring my preferences I am ok with that. I think personality and in my case, body type, plays a part in preferring a style that doesn't draw too much attention. I am tall and broad and fight the feeling and insecurities of feeling "large" even though I have never been overweight. Add too many colors, accessories or statements and I feel like I'm a "hot mess" as Suz so eloquently puts it. Simple classic pieces in harmonious colors make me feel more elegant and I like that feeling!

Well, as others have already said, you are super stylish! Style is about reflecting our own tastes, and you do that beautifully. Now, will you please hand over those to boots? I'm drooling.