Out of the Closet and into the Forum...First WIW

Many thanks to Angie and all you ladies for providing such great inspiration and sharing your thoughts so openly. Thanks to this blog I feel I am slowly discovering my style...now if I could just figure out to capture it in a picture

Wore this outfit out for dinner - although I wear pants/jeans 90% of the time, this dress is sooo comfortable I could easily switch teams.
Pic 1 - the ensemble: Joseph Ribkoff dress, INC sweater, no name purse, 9 west kitten heel pumps
Pic 2 - close up of the shocking pink purse - bought at a little shop by my dentist...I could almost look forward to dental appts...
Pic 3 - close up of new specs Orgreen - "Helldriver" (spec model - not a desc. of my driving)

Comments/style suggestions appreciated, thanks for looking!

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13 years ago

Victoria

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Veteran

very pretty and I love your pearls:)

Jem

Congratulations on your first WIW! You look great. The pink is a great pop of color.

Jjsloane

You look so much more put together than my first WIW! I love the pattern mixing, the pop of pink and the pearls. Very nice! Congratulations on your first of hopefully many posts.

sarah

Fabulous pattern mixing! And I really like the pop of color with the black and white. Thanks for posting your first WIW!

Sheila

I love everything about your outfit...I am totally enamored by black & white and a pop of something bright. You have obviously mastered this formula. Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of WIW's.

MsMary

Congratulations on your first WIW! Warning: it is addictive! I love this outfit! You look chic and stylish and also fun and fresh!

Suz

OH my goodness, LOOK at your style!! Pattern mixing and brights all at once on your very first WIW!! You have it all going for you. Not least, your gorgeous smile.

Looking forward to more of your style.

Aida

Yay for posting your first outfit, you look lovely! Great graphic outfit, and fun print mix.

Sveta

Lovely! Great pattern mixing and this pink purse is a perfect shot of colt for black and white scheme.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Fabulous! So great that you posted!! Pretty and graphic. Look forward to seeing more of your style.

merwoman

Thank you all for your very kind comments and encouragement!! It feels great to join in...I think you are right about the addiction MaryK!
One of the necklaces is actually hermatite - a beautiful piece of jewellery that I haven't worn in years. I like dusting off these dear treasures and taking them out for a spin.

Jaime

Great pattern mix and excellent first WIW.

Jenava

It's always fun to wear our treasures. (-:

Welcome!

CocoLion

This is an impressive first WIW! Very well put together.

(And your name "Merwoman" makes me laugh. I hope that's ok.)

ManidipaM

WOW, that is stunning! LOVE the floral and stripe pattern mixing, the cute purse and sweet shoes, big watch and long strings of beads (love even more that you thought to put together pearls and haematite, so unusual!) --- well, everything about this is FAB, but most of all your smart hairstyle and gorgeous smile. You look so stylish! Can't wait to see more of your WIWs, now that you're out of the closet!

Welcome! Such a lovely debut photo, Merwoman!

There are many beautiful elements to this outfit. You have tested out of the beginner level...onto the advance placement class for you! : )

Jewell

So many things to like about this look! The pattern mixing, the pink purse, and those lovely pearls- well done!!

Congrats on your first WIW post!

Deborah

Beautiful pattern mixing! This is a stunning outfit. You look elegant and you are wearing my favorite (black and white). Lovely!

fashionista

Three classics in one go-black, white and pearls. Just the perfect combination. You could not go wrong with these classics. Lovely outfit and looking lovely. I love your hair.

lyn67

You are a stylish Lady, love your dareing outfit, hair nad specs, too!!! Wellcome!

goldenpig

Welcome Merwoman--what a fabulous outfit! Love the pattern mixing and pop of pink. So much visual interest in all the little details. Can't believe this is your first WIW. You're already posting at veteran level! Can't wait to see more from you.

harmonica

Wow - stunning outfit! Welcome merwoman. Looking forward to see more of your style!

cheryle (Dianthus)

Welcome. I am a total sucker for B&W and you've mixed two of them together. Very nice. I look forward to more of your WIWs.

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your positive comments and validation! Thank you all.

There are many monikers on this forum that make me smile as well CocoLion and I'm sure there is a good story behind them. I picked my name to reflect my love of all things watery - especially swimming. I may have been born mermaid...but today I am Merwoman

Anonymous

Welcome, stylish lady! Looking forward to seeing more outfits!

Transcona Shannon

Welcome to the WIW world! Good for you - first time is the toughest. Love your graphic pattern mixing and pop of pink with black/white. You have a great smile BTW. Looking forward to more!

Ginny

Congrats on your first WIW, and it is a great one, love the pattern mixing!!! great job!!

rae

Welcome! Love the pattern mixed dress and the adorable pop of pink. Hope to see you again soon!

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