In this post I would like to tell you of another ginger wig, and then ask for your kind advice on a couple of outfits I intend to wear with it.

(I hope this post is not too long. There are details about the wigs for those interested, but if you feel it's too much please tell me!).

So first let me introduce you to "Diana" (all wigs are baptised with names like this) in the Ashanti series from Bohemian Wigs. This one is 12'' and color # FS2730. "FS" stands for Frosted Syrup color; 27 translates as strawberry blonde, and 30 as light auburn. In any case, it's a beautiful carrot-like red, just the shade you pay lots of $$$ for at the salon only to see it fade badly after a few washes. So It's good to have it on a wig that cost in the two digits. Especially that the quality of the synthetic hair is very nice, very soft and real looking. I got it at a local African American hair and beauty supply store, where there is a lot more choice, prices are much lower and SA's much knowledgeable. However as a tradeoff for a lower price, one has to be ready to fuss a little over the unit before making it completely theirs. This means adding or removing combs, sewing base band, and sometimes, like in this case, removing volume using sheers. I thought the unit was pretty bulky when I first got it (as shown here https://www.clorebeauty.com/di.....ashanti-12). So I equiped myself with sheers, a styrofoam head, and tried my hand at it as I followed Youtube tutorials. But it soon proved to be a much less simple affair than anticipated and the end reasult was pic 1. Not bad, as I was able to remove the bulk from the sides, but the top and bangs didn't feel like "me". In fact, my reflection vaguely reminded my of a little boy my son used to be friends with. Upon closer examination, I realized that it may had been the uneven bangs paired with their heaviness. A local salon's stylist kindly rescued the situation, opening up the unit to reveal more eyes and more brows, leaving me very satisfyed with the result (pics 2-3), and my wallet satisfyed also (total cost: $6.80). So I think this very well be a keeper for the fall and I am contemplating using it for work.

Hence my outfit questions...

(Please excuse my palid tired face here, I'm recovering from a bad cold).

#4: Green knitted dress from Only. I'm wearing navy opaque tights and black pumps with a slight heel. I've added a navy gold buckle belt because I felt naked without anything somehow. The tights here are patterned but I also have solid ones. My question: Do you think this rather bodycon number is appropriate to go teach? What other footwear would you suggest with this?

#5: Same with navy tweed-like material jacket hand made in the day by my grandmother. My question: Do I absolutely look too much like a flight attendant from the 60's? How could I un-stweardess this outfit?

#6: Same question.

#7: A RL native patterned knit dress I adore. What do you think of this interpretation? My question: Could I possibly go teach like this or is it a faux pas for a 50 yr old (or for an any-age yr old teacher for that matter)? I teach French writing and literature in a somewhat large institution, a very relaxed and casual environment, to kids aged 17-25.

Thanks for watching and for your much appreciated feedback!