Thank you, , Smittie, Cee, TorontoGirl and Bonnie!
Ummlila, yes there is a lot of black. I do look forward to wearing the skirt when tights are not needed.
Elizabeth P, thank you. The jacket in the second pic looks better with a pair of tall gray boots. Those will be worn together in the future.
Janet and Christina F, I really liked the simplicity of the look in pic #1. I think I can get a lot of mileage out of the skirt and a simple top.
Cardiff Girl, Angie, Mirjana and Katerina, pic #3 is how I ended up wearing the outfit. Killer! Yay!
Kathie, Sara L and Suz, the musical note was inspired by Fabbers here. Many on the forum know how to rock a brooch and have been wearing them in surprise locations. I just followed their fun and their lead.
Adriana, Sarah D and Lisa P thank you. I tend to agree with you about my accessories here. I usually choose maximal and am happy wearing more pieces. Looking at the pics, I don’t think the pieces are working together. I didn’t really need a belt. I rarely wear one that shows. I felt like I wanted some color with all the black. A scarf might have been a better option.