Thanks for your encouragement, everyone!
Robin, you are safe. I'm in New Brunswick; our weather comes from you in the west and our storms up the Atlantic coast.
Rachy and Helena, yes, they are happy colours aren't they? I've been doing Black or Black Plus One all January and February, and I am more than ready for a change.
Shevia, I was iffy about the velcro when I bought these sneakers, but they nicely exaggerate the chunkiness, don't they?
Viva, I have been more used to crops and ankle pants of late too. Long pants like this are very demanding of the right heel height, and I'm having to relearn how to do it.
Thanks Cat2! I almost missed this sweater while thrifting, until I checked the men's department (J.G.Hook).
Angie, yes, real spring is very far away yet. You have been a huge inspiration and role model in rocking sneakers with more formal outfits.
Kkards and LaPed, I am building a stable of winter-warm sweaters in spring-like colours and this is the latest addition.
Suntiger, no worries, the snow will last through April and we've even had snow in June. I'm only hoping to get one short ski trip in before it disappears. Until next Sunday night our province has been closed to travel between zones, and sadly mine has no ski hills.
Donna, you're right! I rarely wore white footwear as a brunette, and never outside of summer.
Smittie, these trousers are so Katherine Hepburn. I stuck with them through all the low-rise years.