The red and toffee jeans outfit is really cute. I love that toffee color and was actually tempted to click through to the listing. Alas, they don't make Talls! No surprise, but oh well!

I also deal with that itch factor! It does make deciding on NAS sweaters pretty tricky in the hottest part of the year.

How do you choose?? You look stunning in everything!

I hope you had the happiest of birthdays.

I love seeing your shopping process! It’s so helpful and inspiring. The red looks AMAZING on you and I love your longer hair!!

Angie I just can’t imagine you in the dark brown coat? I know you have said you will wear it with brights, but it will still be the main item people see, especially if it’s buttoned? It’s not “warm Spring” to me?
Please forgive me for questioning your wisdom! This may be the first time in 8 years

Thanks, everyone! Appreciate the kind words.

Laura, yes, try the smaller of the two. The striped top is fab! But I can't layer over it. Didn't love it enough to be impractical for Seattle

Karie, YES. Red Polo runs TTS.

Jenni, thanks for the thoughts, and there is nothing to forgive! The coat is a warmer brown in person, FWIW. However, you're wondering "where did Angie go and what is she thinking????" now that she wants to wear a dark brown tweed coat! I get that!!! It's off-kilter. I can't logically explain it.... other than that I'm in the mood for it and I like it! Hubs Greg loves it. That said, chances are high it won't make the cut because of the slight itch-factor. I am VERY fussy with that because I am prone to eczema. We will see, and thanks for making me laugh

Oh I am happy to have made you laugh. I did wonder what you said, yes!
It’s like a line we often quote from the Harry Potter movies- when Hermione thinks of breaking a few rules Ron says “Who are you and what have you done with Hermione?” I felt like that!

Jenni, I like the Harry Potter movies, and Hermione is my favourite character - so great quote