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I got home from Toronto at about 9:00 last night and had to work today. Luckily I had a few new clothing selections to wear. LOL

I will go in reverse order since today I am wearing a BR extra fine merino sweater similar to the one in Angie's finds.

#1 is today's outfit. I saw this sweater in the store and was sure it would work with the skirt. Perhaps it is a bit too matchy but I think it is okay since the rest is neutral. I started out with a pair of Boutique9 knee boots with laces up the front and buckles in grey but decided to switch for the plainer boots.

Sweater: BR extra fine merino
Skirt: Halogen seamed pencil
Boots: Sam Edelman (super comfy)

#2 I wanted to mix the greys/silvers with a plain navy dress. The belt is a very light grey with fine silver chains running through it. I seem to waffle back and forth on skirt/dress lengths and feel like this is a bit too short this year. What do you think?

Dress: JNY
Jacket: Gibson from Janet
Boots: Born
Belt: Winners I think

#3 I had back to back meetings on Wednesday and it was my last day before vacation. I had to tell an employee that he wasn't moving forward in a staffing process and knew he would be very upset and also did a mid-year review for an employee who is having a few issues. It was a busy day and although I don't usually wear jeans to work, I did that day.

Jeans: ON sweatheart skinny
Shirt: Gap
Sweater: rickis
Shoes: Splendid red patent (the new love of my closet)
Belt: Men's from Costco (leave no shopping stone unturned)

What do you think? Hits or misses this time?

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10 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like all these outfits.
The matchy pink is fantastic in #1--great look! I like the necklace with it, too. Looks like an illustration for "sporty luxe" to me.
The dress and jacket outfit is great. I think the length is fine. I struggle with lengths on skirts myself--I've posted them here and had feedback that they are too long or too short; I never quite seem to get it at the sweet spot. I wonder if you removed the belt, whether that might give a longer look overall--perhaps that would keep you from thinking you got it too short. The jacket provides nice structure and waist definition on its own.
Last outfit is a great casual look. I love the oxfords with it! Glad you got through the day--sounds like a tough one before your well-deserved vacation.

Jaime

(website)

I like the sweater/pink skirt match. With #2 I would try longer boots - but I skew heavily toward longer lengths, less leg exposure (with no relation to actual legs - yours are long and lovely!). Love #3.

Suz

Day 3 is a really interesting outfit choice for what sounds like a tough day. It makes you look approachable, I think. Not too "bossy." (Great outfit, by the way).

But it's #1 that has me riveted. LOVE that colour blocking!! So much fun. It is like a 2 piece dress on you. Elegant yet relaxed. Just gorgeous.

cheryle (Dianthus)

Firecracker, the dress has a seamed waist so the belt didn't affect the length but perhaps removing it would create a lengthening column.

Shevia, I didn't even think of taller boots and wanted to wear grey. I forgot about a pair of grey tall boots I had because I hadn't brought them up to the closet yet. Next time I will try them and see if it changes the proportions.

Suz, I thought of you and your hair color when I looked at the pics. I think a softer version of the band on the sweater would work and this is one of your colors.

I am trying to think of an outfit for today and hoping to find inspiration on YLF

Windchime

I love the polish your tall black boots give to the pink skirt outfit. Actually, I love the comfy, cozy look of the whole outfit--sporty luxe, as Firecracker said.

The navy dress and grey jacket are classic essentials; I was admiring your coordinating grey booties and then saw Shevia's suggestion. It seems you have a couple good options with this outfit.

I, too, prefer easy, comfortable outfits for long and/or arduous days at work. Your shirt looks great, and your oxfords totally rock! I'd say you're having an outstanding footwear week so far.

Lynne

#2 has my neutral loving heart is pounding......the proportions are fantastic and to my eye, the length works well. I have a similar jacket that hasn't been out to play for a long time so I may be off to shamelessly copy this look.... All 3 outifs are winners and are a good example of how great footwear can really be the finishing touch for an outfit and take it to the next level. Sounds like you had a tough day on Wednesday....

Anonymous

I think outfit one is excellent --- I think the matching pink makes the look!

I would like to see taller boots with outfit 2 also. 3 looks cozy but put together.

bj1111

Killing me with the fabness ...no wonder you went with jean comfort on a stressful day. How did your outfit choice help you?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

How fab are you in #2. Love that combo on you. Great booties.

Transcona Shannon

Wow Dianthus! I love all three of these. You have great proportions in each outfit. #1 is an incredible color combination on you; #2 is perfect for the occasion; and #3 is fun with that fab footwear. You are having a stellar week my friend

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