Thank you, Sal and suntiger for your helpful comments. Color week is about over. Since this challenge for me is about assessing summer bottoms, next week I plan to consentrate on white bottoms to see what looks ok and what should go.

You look great, Joy!

Wow - that watermelon EF is fantastic on you. And I love the final outfit you posted a ton too. You do color so incredibly well!

Sunday, July 14: for church. This is less colorful but since I was doing bottoms I wanted a skirt rather than a dress. This is a newer 2-piece dress, Philosophy from Nordstrom Rack. This is not my usual type of print but the floral on navy goes with much in my closet. What cinched the deal was that it is 2-piece and very inexpensive. The skirt is lined cotton and top is rayon with a slash neck worn untucked here. What made it very attractive was that the whole outfit was less than $50.
Today I tried to add color with my thrifted sequined flats, pink pearls and coral/red bag. For fall I can wear rust and browns with it. My topper was a thrifted AT linen navy cardigan but I have several possibilities including long cardies in light pink or rust and my EF navy cardigan or jacket, or white or pale blue. I wonder what you think of this inexpensive dress. Should I keep it? Is the coral bag too bright? It is on its last leg. Are the pink pearls too predictable?

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The dress looks great and I love the way you styled it. You have had a fabulous week of outfits. Challenges are inspiring, aren't they?

Bonnie, yes, challenges get us thinking in new ways. This one has been especially timely.

Great style as always! My faves are 10-12 and the 16-so edgy gramma! Wow!

Joy these are all wonderful and such a treat to see your entire week. My absolute favourite of an very good batch is the red linen dress - it is stunning on you.

Love that you wore pearls on Angie's birthday too and that outfit just radiates happiness, perfect for such a special occasion.