WIW 4/23, 24, 25: Catching Up

1/2. Wednesday I drove 50-plus miles to see my mom in the nursing facility and have breakfast with my dad and make sure they were both doing okay. They were both significantly perkier than they had been over the weekend, so it was a good day! I dressed for comfort but also for the office in case I made it back (which I didn't!).

Houndstooth pants: Vince Camuto
Striped sweater: hand me down from a friend
Black knit blazer: Gibson
Black and white oxfords: Doc Marten
Megapearl pendant: ASOS
Red satchel: Banana Republic

3/4. This is a copycat from Pinterest using my famous Substituting The Bottoms For The Tops Technique. I'm just sorry the mint shirt is a little washed out in the photo because I was ridiculously happy with this color combination. I especially love how my pumps match my blazer!

Gray wide leg pants: YLF swap
Mint shirt: Jones New York
Cognac blazer: Amber Sun
"Reptile" belt: Target
"Python" satchel: Elliott Lucca
Cognac pumps: Nine West

5/6. Today I'm going Full Houndstooth. I bought this blazer and skirt at last year's Shoptoberfest (18 months or more ago) and I am tickled to be seeing so many houndstooth looks showing up on Pinterest now! These pieces are knit so it's as comfy as pajamas!

Houndstooth blazer and skirt: Ellen Tracy
Black blouse: Comptoir Des Cotonniers
White belt: thrifted
Black quilted clutch: Topshop
Red pumps: Nine West

And may I say this black clutch is turning into a real wardrobe workhorse! I got it at the end of January and this is its 14th outing already!

Thanks for looking and commenting, ladies! I always appreciate your input and insights!

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11 years ago

Angela K

Veteran

Glad to hear that your parents are doing well! Love all the outfits but especially the last one. The pattern mixing is to die for and the red shoes add the perfect pop of color!

catgirl

The wide leg outfit is my favorite! I love love love it.

Active Member

I especially love the first one! And I pinned the mint and grey look last fall, but your switched colors are something I might finally attempt.

TraceyLiz65

(website)

Glad you had a good day with your parents. I love the first one and your switched colors always work well!!!!

LACeleste

Missed you! I was hoping your Mom was feeling better! The first and last are my faves! So great!

neonginger

I especially love your B/W ensembles, but those wide leg trousers look great on you.

MsMaven

I love all of them but #1 is my favorite. You never look the least bit rumpled in your clothes. Always smooth and sleek.

Lisa

I'm also a fan of the wide leg trousers best, these are all good looks, but my boho loving self adores the wide leg style and that carmel (?) color.

Aida

YES all lovely Mary! You know I love all the houndstooths <3 The wideleg outfit has an especially roguish quality to it.

Debra

All three look fabulous, I do love your houndstooth suit. Great to hear your mum is doing better and dad is perking up

annagybe

#1 is good.

Suz

Mary, glad to hear that your mother is doing a bit better. It's a lot of stress to do the driving back and forth. You looked amazing for that visit; I'll bet it made your parents proud. I really like the second look, too. It's weird how difficult it is to photograph mint; I've noticed that before. Of course I'm a huge fan of houndstooth so I can't disagree with a houndstooth KNIT!!!!

jackiec

Stellar! All of them! I especially love the last houndstooth combo with the red shoes

Golden

Glad to hear your folks are doing better! I love your houndstooth pants.

Anonymous

Love 1/2. Love 3/4. Love 5/6. YLF!

You are such a sweet and loving daughter!

Those Vince pants are so cool and I have been crushing on tuxedo striping for awhile now.

Full on houndstooth is quite powerful and you are the woman who can carry it off! Who knew houndtooth and birds could get along so well!

Kiwichik

All great looks but full on houndstooth has won my heart.

Wow maryk. You have impeccable style! Are your work colleagues wowed by your stylishness!?

Joyce B

Looking fab like always, MaryK!
My favorite is 1 and 2.
I am glad your parents are OK, I am sure you all enjoyed seeing each other.

Karie

Another fab set of outfits! I love the retro vibe of the wide leg trousers, and the VC slacks with the side stripe always look gorgeous.

Windchime

Glad your parents are doing better. I'm inspired by your subtle pattern mixing in #1 and #3 and now want to try similar looks with pieces I have. Love seeing your fab new loafers in play again.

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