Thanks, everyone! So happy that this outfit works. I have an event this coming week and was planning on wearing this.
Barbara Diane, thanks!
Angie, so glad you approve Whenever I get dressed I always wonder, What would Angie think?... (on some less inspired days, my answer is something like, I hope Angie would never see me in this...)
jussie, I love your offbeat comment--it definitely suits my personality and my tastes! (And even the professional event I'm attending--I always feel like an outsider as my work is also offbeat--so this is perfect )
Cardiff girl, yes, I remember Angie's post--I loved it since this is one of my favorite combos--but in this case I wasn't sure about the shape, drape, fit, proportions of things (not so much the color).
The Cat, yes--I am not happy about hiding my pumpkin top (which was a HUGE trouble to find in the first place!). I might come back here with other topper options. I'm terrible with toppers (both in terms of having options and styling what I have).
unfrumped, interesting comment about Fall colors... right now our Spring is feeling just like Winter, so I might as well evoke my favorite season.
Jane, I also love food-inspired colors!!! Anything that is called vanilla, toffee, chocolate, caramel, berry... (I've also worn outfits that remind me of shortbread or a chocolate sundae )
Now on to finding some topper options in my wardrobe...