This morning, you are all my happiness factors! Thank you all so much for the lovely comments The Cat, Joy, Jussie, Barbara Diane, Jane Katerina and Mirjana. You have all given me confidence that this new shape will work.
Thank you Shevia. Ahhh, I never thought about the warm background making it difficult to see the outfit. That is a very good point to remember.
Cardiff Girl and Jessiekams, I think I will be on the lookout for a lighter pair of tall boots. I have never thought I needed a pair before, but with my lighter hair, and some lighter outfits, they might bookend nicely.
Joy, I am really happy that the earth tones still look good on me with my lighter hair! They are lifetime favorites! My ballet flats are still going strong, but the heat at school doesn’t get turned on until October and the space heaters we are using don’t do much to heat the floor areas. I had really cold feet on Monday, so went with guaranteed warmth yesterday.
In terms of function the dress was a winner. I was comfortable all day and warm without feeling overheated. I wore the jacket open and it was a perfect layer to keep my arms warm. I only took it off long enough to get a flu shot.