WIW 4.14 more coral for spring

I'm trying to get in wears of my items that have a short seasonal window, and this shirt is one of them. It is by Lucky Brand and was a gift from my sister -- I love the comfortable chambray and the scarf print detail. But it's pretty limited in bottoms I can wear with it, and it's a little too substantial to wear in summer around here. So here it is with cream BR jeans (which I can just fit into again, yay) - pretty much the only bottoms I wear with this shirt since I don't like to do blue chambray with blue denim.

I had trouble picking out shoes for this ensemble, and wasn't happy with any of my flat or slip-on sneakers with this today, so I tried the new Lucky lace-up sandals. I need a pedicure! My unpainted toes feel a little naked. It didn't feel quite right with the usual rolled hems, so I tried a big cuff on the jeans instead. I straightened out the one side after I saw it in the photo. And I figured the cognac bag goes with it all well enough.

Spring is not my easiet season to dress for -- transitioning out of my comfort zone of boots and jackets is hard, and it never feels quite as "me" as dressing for winter. Wearing light tones head to toe always makes me feel a little conspicuous too. But here it is.

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You look pretty fab, Janet. Chambray (or even denim) shirts do seem to have a limited wear window - fall or spring. But you're doing a wonderful job of making the weather count!

I love the spring colors in this outfit....the coral is gorgeous against the cream. You look fresh and radiant! Love the ring and the earrings.

Anonymous

I think the cognac shoes and bag are the perfect thing here. And I agree with adjusting the cuff - there's a lot going on between the print of the shirt, the detail on the shoes and the deep cuff - I'd be tempted to keep it as clean as possible. But I'm the print-fearing one , so take that as you will. And I know EXACTLY what you mean about feeling conspicuous in lighter colours - I'm easing my way into spring very carefully . It's quite the transition , isn't it?

Sara L.

What a pretty and interesting shirt! I don't like to wear denim on denim either but I think the top looks great with the light bottoms. Fun lace up sandals too.

texstyle

It's a great outfit. I also seem to suffer from light color aversion. I will wear bright white tops and bottoms but then I usually still want a deeper color to go with it. I've always been that way. My cream jeans don't get a lot of wear.

Angie

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Fabulous. Polished and interesting boho.

SEE. You wear coral well, Janet. And it's a form of orange.

El Cee

You look fabulous. I adore that shirt. Coral is flattering on you, especially mixed in with those shades of chambray blue and cream.

Sal

Nice look. I also struggle with light all over, but I am getting a little better. I think these shoes are great with it, the heel is perfect.

I have read somewhere here that coral is one of the most universally flattering colours, It suits you well.

celia

I think the outfit is gorgeous on you. Those sandals were the perfect option.
It is always difficult to transition from winter to spring because you suddenly feel like you are exposing too much and dressing too light.

catgirl

I am feeling very uncomfortable with spring dressing as well - it's still cold here but sunny and seems warm. You look wonderful in this outfit.

rachylou

I love this shirt. It's so happy! Good shoe colour choice.

Did someone say coral?? Well as it's my favourite colour I'm bound to like it What a great design that shirt is and I love your sandals!

Chris987

Perfect! The colors and style work really well, it looks balanced somehow and it's modern twist on boho which I just love. (Nothing wrong with full-blown boho, just not my personal favorite). I also love that there is bit of light blue, sets off the coral, cream, browns perfectly. One of my favorite color combinations but not always easy to get right. The difficult transition thing to spring seems to be happening all over.....me too.

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