My first WIW - improve the outfit challenge

This is my first WIW, after years of lurking and sporadically participating, so most of you probably don't remember me. Part of my style goals for this year is to carefully add to my wardrobe. I was thinking what would be the best way to accomplish this and I came up with this challenge. Whenever I wear some outfit I am rarely completely satisfied with all components. Sometimes I wish I have different shoe style, or different color top or different blazer shape or whatever that would go better with that outfit. So for now I will just try to shop my closet and note down those type of things. And I hope that some pattern will emerge. Will you help me with this?
I know that this picture is low quality and you cannot see all the details, so I am also including my finds of items I am wearing.
So for today's outfit I am thinking that maybe different shoes would go better, booties instead of knee highs? Do you have any other idea?
Thank you

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8 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Welcome. Fun that you're posting, Anchie.

You look fabulous. You wear black and grey very well. Excellent with your hair.

I don't think the outfit needs improvement, but I'll suggest a few things because you asked us to. Perhaps you'd enjoy some silver bling around your neck? Or sheer textured black hosiery. How about silver footwear to bookend your hair?

Thirkellgirl

Veteran

Oh, I think you look dynamite! I'm with Angie, I'd be interested to see this outfit with some silver (or pewter) booties. I hope you post WIWs more often now!

Sara L.

I also think your outfit looks fine. Booties would look good too but the high boots are fine. I wear both depending on my mood (and how cold it is).

anchie

Thank you Angie, that was exactly kind of input that I was looking for. I really like all your suggestions, but especially silver footwear. That is definitely going on my list. Actually, already browsing Amazon for it

Alassë

You look great! Congratulations on your first WIW.

Thank you Thirkellgirl, I am blushing
Sara L, I was thinking that there is maybe too much "leather" going on with both jacket and boots.
Thanks Alasse

Woohooo. Let us know what you find.

Helena

Looks pretty perfect to me; of course Angie's suggestions can't be beat and this is the type of outfit that you can create variations on. Have fun, show us the silver shoes when you find them

deb

Welcome. You are beautiful and have a very nice closet.

Thank you deb.
Angie, torontogirl, what about something like this? Too "blingy" for everyday work wear?

shaz

Active Member

Outfit as it is looks great, also your silver shoe find is nice maybe a silver belt to add more sparkle if you are comfortable with that kind of thing but the outfit as is looks lovely on you

Anonymous

Sorry, no suggestions, you look gorgeous, I would not change a thing.

Beautiful. I love those pumps. Hope they are comfy.

catgirl

I remember you. I love this (big surprise - I'm wearing something similar today!), and your hair is absolutely stunning. Another Fabber on the silver hair list.

I mostly wear draped cardis rather than jackets due to being more comfortable at work, but the leather jacket looks fantastic.

Looking good from head to toe. I don't think there is too much leather and I think the jacket is a great length and shape, as is your dress. You hair is fab too!

Nice outfit! It cries out for pearls....

Vickie KY

YLF as is. If you wanted to add something maybe some silver around your neck.

shaz, yes, i probably need silver belt too, another thing for my lsit.
Isabel and Diane, thanks a lot.
Angie, pumps are on their way. Last pair in my size on deep discount, could not resist.
Alsakagirl, i usually wear dreapy cardigan with this dress but i got this jacket recently and was trying to create some outfits with it. It is not real letaher, but it is very confy and cheap too
http://www.zara.com/us/en/coll.....85496.html
Xtaby and Vickie, i am not wearing lot of jewerly this days, but i do have some gray/silver pearls that i did not wear at least 4 years. I can try another outfit arround them, it can be fun.

Aquamarine

Goodness you look fab as is. LOVE your hair. I agree a small change would be some lighter elements but you are on your way with silver shoes. I am guessing you are some place cold if you are wearing boots...hard to get away from dark footwear in the winter.

Brooklyn

You look great. Your hair is lovely. The only thing I would add is a silver necklace or pearls, as others have suggested.

Wow!!! I can't add a single comment. You look fabulous.

Cococat

I think you look great in your outfit and the tall boots are perfect.

The only thing I could suggest would be jewelry or a long skinny scarf. I don't think you need either though.

Caro in Oz

YLF - love your hair

Too much leather? I almost burst out laughing There is NEVER too much leather in my world . Ha! Add me to the list of those thinking you look terrific here. Great dress, great jacket, and the boots are just fine for a winter look. Your hair colour is gorgeous too. I'm not personally a fan of silver metallic footwear, and would go with patent , suede or a mix of any black textures for a dressier footwear look. That's just a personal thing though - and I'm simply presenting an alternative viewpoint. I love jewellery with a leather jacket - it can really up the luxe factor and add sparkle and polish (which is sometimes deadened around the face by leather jackets). Anyways - nice to see this post from you!