After the Angie-inspired edit, it was time to replace my too-low rise black jeans... and since there was a sale, and I had a gift card, *AND* (most critically) I trust myself to make better sale-purchase decisions post-YLF, I ended up adding a couple of things. This outfit is all new (or new-to-me) stuff, with a couple of new-to-me trends, and the happiness factor is high. I think it could look good with some stacked long necklaces (a la Brooklyn's dark romantic elegance), but I'd need to add a few of those to my collection...
1: High-rise Express black corset skinny jeans: I don't usually like high-rise pants/jeans on myself (skirt yes, pants no); it usually looks like too long an expanse of lower torso. But I like that these have a distinct wide waistband with corset lacing in the front to break it up. And I'm not giving up my skinny jeans, regardless of trends... they pair too well with boots.
2: Red cold-shoulder bell-sleeve Express top: I've avoided the cold-shoulder and the exuberant sleeve trends until now, but I like this execution. The slit-sleeves and drape are a little witchy and medieval (positive traits in my book), and the drape is lovely. I'm trying to add a few non-black tops, and this should be appropriate for my office with non-jeans.
3: Black faux-leather Bagatelle vest: I took a load of edited items to the thrift store to donate yesterday... and walked out with this like-new vest. It can be tied in front or left open, the fabric is soft and luxe-feeling, and it's a bit gothy and elegant. Love at first sight.
4: Angie-recommended Born combat boots: Love. So comfortable, so practical, such good quality. Thanks, Angie.
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