WiW - colour challenge - Days 1 & 2

I am joining in - I wear a lot of black so whilst it is summer I will struggle to get through a week for work. But let’s see how we go...

You have seen this skirt a lot - today I wore it with my striped tee tucked and white oxfords. The tee is slightly shaped with a shirt tail hem - I usually wear with shorts or jeans untucked. This felt very much like what I wore in 1987.... is that good or bad? I think it is quite current but three years ago would have been considered frumpy.

My new sandals arrived so I wore them for part of the day too. I love them - they are a firm fit but expect them to give to be very comfortable. My heel often gets blisters and I think it must be slightly protruding.

Also added pic of my Feb purchase - new running shoes. Not planning to add anything else this month - trying to hold off til we travel in mid April unless I see the perfect mid weight knitwear where I am very depleted.

Thx Carla and those who take a look.

ETA: Day Two added. Just back from the Sheep Sale. It is hot so long sleeves and a hat were needed, and flat shoes obviously essential. I didn't wear a belt and the jeans have sort of slipped from high rise to mid rise.

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nemosmom

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What a bright and happy skirt!! I like it with the stripes - AND your new sandals!

Anonymous

I'm happy that there are places in the world its warm enough for sandals
The pattern mix looks current, don't remember pattern mixing in the 80s!

Bonnie

The skirt is a stand out and I like the blue top with it. Both shoes are really cute.

Joy

What a happy outfit!

Angie

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FABULOUS. Both renditions make me smile, Sal - and looking 1987 IS GOOD

Love seeing you milk that skirt....

Sal

Angie - I am trying to be Queen of getting one item in as many WIW as I can......

It is kind of boring in one way to see the same piece over and over again but on the other hand I hope it inspires people to wear the heck out of their clothing....

Thanks Nemosmum and Joy.

Suntiger - you are probably right. The version I wore was with a peach tee and I suspect slip on sneakers in 1987 (I have a pic somewhere)

Bonnie - the tee is black and white stripes but they kind of blur in the photo as they are quite fine. The skirt has been well worn this summer and will work here for all but the coldest months (October - May it will work, not June-Sept).

I hereby crown you Queen of Styling One Item in Many WIWs

Katerina

What a cool outfit! Fun with the stripes and flowers. I love it with both the white loafers and the new sandals (which are beautiful). You look FABULOUS.

taylor

Love your skirt styled both ways !
I wear lots of black in the summer too. It is a challenge to change it up. Nice job!

Brooklyn

Sally, don’t worry about the sandals. They stretch out with wear. Look at mine now. Wearing today of course. They were a firm fit to start with - very comfy now.

And your outfit looks great. It’s funny how fashions change. 3 years ago it was wrong to wear brown. Now it’s everywhere at retail.

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JAileen

Great outfit! Happy colors, nice pattern mix. I was concerned when I saw how tight your new sandals were, but Brooklyn’s photos show you’ll be fine.

Firecracker (Sharan)

This outfit is super fab on you, Sal! I like it both ways. And I like the pattern-mix with your wallpaper backdrop, too.

Thanks Firecracker - I love pattern mixing with the wallpaper.

Thanks also JAileen - I think they will be fine, they are comfy but will be better in a few days.

Brooklyn - thanks for that!! I agree- fashion is a strange beast sometimes,

Taylor - I think I wear almost more black in summer because it suits me better. I think I can get though five days without it though....

Thank you Katerina!!

Yay I am double royalty now Angie as I am also Laundry Queen. Building up the titles.

Alicewonderland

Beautiful skirt! I always enjoy seeing you wear it.

rachylou

Happy!

Suz

Sal, you look wonderful. I ADORE that skirt and I see no problem with frequent repeats. I wear my similar skirt at least once a week -- it's extremely versatile, I find, and so what if people have seen it before? The top changes the vibe a lot.

I like it with both footwear options. I think the sandals will stretch. Mine are not the woven version but plain, so it's a slightly different situation, but I do find they loosened up. I got blisters at first on heel and maybe elsewhere too -- of course I did wear them for a 5 mile walk in humid weather on their first outing, which may have been ill advised. But they did "wear in" and now they are good for any number of miles.

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Jaime

The skirt is fantastic on you. The sandals look great too - hope they stretch out quickly.

lyn67

Not fair, again (-ref CC as you have Summer there:-)) but esp. love the skirt with the white sneaks!

Helena

Fab, Sal, and cute pedi too!

Thanks TG, Alice, Rachy and Lyn. I know it is not fair - but the weather will swap around again come July......

Thanks Suz - and for the update on your EF sandals. I love having a workhorse and I am happy to repeat outfits. I used to struggle more with social occasions Ie would want to wear a different outfit for meals with the same people. I don't worry about that any more.

I have continued wearing non black outfits - one day to go - it actually is a challenge for me even in summer.

I like outfit #2, too. Did you bring a lamb home?

You look fab!

You go to sheep sales in style, Sal. That mint is lovely on you. Covering up in hot heat - I LIKE IT!

I like the shoes and hat ...bookending ...I think is the term:). I like the roll on the jeans too, adds a more comfy vibe to the look !
YLF!

Thanks all....

My Dad was selling sheep - it was a momentous day as my parents are moving off the farm after over 50 years........

So we sold but did not buy....Definitely hot, dusty, and loud....And not a place for fashion.

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