These all look fab, but #2 is amazing and chic! Perfect.

@ Angie - 3/4 sleeve or bracelet length are my fave, and I am forever rolling or pushing up my sleeves. Though I might wear a longer sleeve for sun protection, they will be more of a cool weather thing. A short sleeve that ends at the bicep seems to promote the linebacker look, so I need a different sleeve style - or none at all!

Runcarla it’s always a pleasure to read your well thought out wardrobe musings. I’m struck once again by the interesting overlap in our styles. I also have “no crewnecks” and “no short sleeves” rules for figure flattery reasons. I also find that sleeveless tops are much more flattering on me. Although, my best necklines are scoop and cowl rather than v and turtle— maybe reflecting your observation that I’ve got a bit more yin and you’ve got a bit more yang?

Such great outfits here — crisp, cool, and practical. Relaxed gentlewoman style.

I love how you approach your style shifts in such a business plan kind of way. This kind of plan and implementation makes me happy.
As always your outfits look fabulous and meet your current direction/aesthetic.
This spring/summer I suddenly realize that I am actually willing to wear shorts. I am usually not a fan of shorts on myself and last year spent most of quarantine in midi dresses or wide legs jumpsuits. As I have been WFH most of this time my relaxed light boho style took over my business look.

I am nuts over your head scarf look. Very Lucille ball day look

Nice work Carla - and yes all good things take time. It takes a while to find the right new pieces and to exit the older ones.

I love these outfits especially no 2.

For me, I don't particularly feel a shift this year, although I am no longer feeling the retro style that I used to lean to at times.

I read your text but was then blown away by your photos. #2 is some sort of Platonic ideal in my book. Anyway, do appreciate the evolutionary rather than revolutionary approach and do think of you whenever I see lilac (btw).

I love #2 and it makes me wish our summers were more comfortable for wearing jeans! I need a sleeveless button-front shirt but everything right now seems overly long and roomy — yours is perfect.

These are great!
I'm continuing my track from last year, moving more classic/neutral and away from brights/boho. I've added more light (to me) neutrals than normal, but dark brown too. More joggers than leggings, and enjoying my swishy maxi- all those for cooler weather of course. Started readding jewelry- small earrings and occasional necklaces or bracelets. Not reaching for scarves or heels over 2 inch.

Wow,look at you in #2!very fifties filmstar at leisure.
l think l am moving towards a more fluid fit and more coverage.lam also thinking hard about the accessories ,and by that l mean the shoes,belts,bags ,scarves and jewellery .Thinking how to use these to elevate a look .

You are so in-tune with your style that even a seasonal shift looks authentic. It’s not like - “new season, new me!” Your palette is a noticeable change, but still cohesive with your wardrobe.

I am with you on changing necklines and fit preferences. I only wear my crew neck tees under my knitwear now; every other top is v, turtleneck, or wide - like a deep boatneck or square. I find the shape more flattering on my upper body, although it can fight with my long neck and narrow face.

My own palette is moving away from greens (I already have so so much) and I am adding more warmer blues(petrol), teals, yellow, and various shades of brown.

These are great, I especially love outfit #2 on you! I am still struggling to figure out my summer style this year. For about 5 years I worked in jobs where I needed casual, easy to move in outfits that worked in high AC but also in the heat. (Worked in organic foods in various jobs so lots of customer service, lifting, weird spills, etc.) I could wear what I wanted, within reason, but the environment influenced a lot. When I was off work I often wanted to wear my much fancier dresses as a welcome change.

I love all three looks, but agree with others who've noted that #2 is iconic/perfection -- easy, confident and cool in every sense of the word.