Gray skirt, geometric patterns

That burgundy skirt has proved to be such a workhorse of a wardrobe player that I decided to duplicate the skirt in charcoal gray as well. Like its wine-hued sister, the gray skirt is comfortable and versatile. Here's how I have been wearing it lately:

#1-3: Gray skirt, black dolman-sleeved sweater, black opaque hose, black low-heeled booties, cognac leather jacket, bronze beaded earrings, and gray, white, black, and cognac geometric-patterned scarf.

#4: Gray skirt, multicolored "puzzle" sweater featuring chartreuse and cobalt, chartreuse short pendant necklace, pewter loafers.

I wore the first outfit to meet B. downtown for lunch at an excellent Pierogi bakery, then we hosted a birthday dinner for my dad at our apartment. I cooked ham and broccoli crepes with a white wine & cheese sauce that turned out incredibly tasty, and my sister baked a mouth-watering sour cream & apple crisp.

The second outfit I wore to run some errands with B. on the weekend. However, I'd definitely wear both of these outfits to the office as well.

So far today I'm just bumming around the house in loungewear, decorating our Christmas tree, but tonight I'm joining my sister and her boyfriend to watch the Nutcracker. I haven't seen a live performance since I was very young, but grew up watching a taped recording of the Pacific Northwest Ballet's performance with Maurice Sendak's beautiful set design. The Peacock dance (a minute into the YouTube video) has always been my favorite. I'm very excited to see it again in person!

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13 years ago

Thistle

Veteran

So beautiful, and so classic! You really have your style so perfected! You look lovely in them all, but I like the third best.

Janet

(website)

I love grey and cognac together, and this is a great outfit on you. Also loving the puzzle sweater! Well done on the grey skirt.

Suz

That skirt is terrific on you. I love the shape. I also adore that gorgeous blend of autumn neutrals in the scarf. And the top!!! What is it? I don't remember seeing it before.

CocoLion

Beautifully tailored and coordinated outfits Kari, have fun at the ballet.

merwoman

Love you in cognac and grey! Smashing colour combo that I am going to shamelessly copy!

Transcona Shannon

You are another YLFer that can wear a neutral colour palette as well as bright colours - just lovely Kari! I adore the colours in the scarf and how well it works with the grey skirt. And that top in your last outfit is divine!

Ariadne

Gorgeous! I love the colors, the scarves, the shoes, the silhouette--fresh and funky but also classic and sophisticated.

Sara L.

Both outfits are great! I love the scarf in #1 and the sweater and necklace look perfect together in #2.

sarah

Such pretty, rich colors, Kari! You look terrific.

Deborah

Lovely Kari. Part of me would like to see a less opaque hose in 1& 3. It certainly works but Im imaging something more charcoal maybe with a pattern:)

The sweater in 4 is just gorgeous on you.

ManidipaM

Kari, when I look at your WIWs I sometimes wonder if you've *ever* had an unsatisfactory day in your wardrobe... Your style is just amazing and inspirational.

Sure, as individual elements, you shoes catch my eye, that gorgeous scarf, the stellar sweater... not to mention the versatile little skirt --- but it takes you to put them together into those fabulous, lively silhouettes and palettes. And looking at you, my heart sings a little.

You look beautiful.

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