WIW - pink, leopard, black and lace

2nd of 2 WIWs tonight - would love opinions as I am building up my ladylike, simple, modern classic work wardrobe.

1, 2: Pink A-line wool skirt from Land's End, black & gray leopard print turtleneck from Target, black merino cardigan from J Crew

Love this outfit formula, obviously! The slight A-line and hem of this skirt feel perfect to me, the color is one of my favorites, and it goes with black. The cardigan is fine...I think the shell could be upgraded but for this season it's good enough.

3, 4: Black turtleneck, J. Crew lace print sweatshirt, ancient black pants from Banana, crystal necklace from Target (outfit a mishmash of blog inspirations!)

I hate the pants. Aside from the issues with my sprained ankle boot (gone now), the rise is too short and I have decided I no longer love pants on me. I do thin the leg width and length are good for me, which is why these are still in my closet, but I am desperate to find a replacement for those days when I want to wear pants.

I also don't think I love the sweatshirt with the pants, because the combination of the relatively short torso of the shirt and the low rise of the pants doesn't feel right to me. I will retry the sweatshirt with a skirt with a higher rise and see if it works. I love the lace print.

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13 years ago

Asingh

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I really like the first outfit!

Karie

I like the first outfit best. Since you don't like the top with the pants in #2, how about wearing the top from #2 with the skirt in #1?

saramir

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Thanks, Asingh and Karie! I will try the top from 2 with the pink skirt...I was going to try it with a black skirt but why not be bolder? I also want to see what it looks like without the turtleneck underneath, but it's too cold right now.

Beth Ann

Such a beautiful color of pink! I like the subtle pattern in the shell --- it would be very versatile. I agree with the others to try the top in the second look with the first. You have some good pieces!

Thanks, Beth Ann. The color is "Persian Rose" and I love it! The skirt is definitely one of my favorite pieces.

rachylou

First outfit is knockout. Second outfit is really good... but I think the ankle boot looked better than the shoe. The pants call for a heavy boot.

Day Vies

I love the lace print sweater and statement necklace best! Such a nice punch with basic black.

Sarah A

You've got some good tips The lace sweater is really pretty and would look great with the skirt or jeans or pretty much anything!

Katiepea

I adore that first outfit. The pink is just beautiful and it all works in so well with the boots and your layered tops.

I really like the top in the second photo, however I wonder if it is a little short against your trousers? (I have this problem all the time with tops and it drives me crazy! ;-)) I really like the idea of wearing it with a skirt to see if it alters the proportions. I hope it works, do let us know!

jayne

love how you layered that shorter sleeve pretty top over the tutle! Great idea

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