Thanks, y'all. I'm going to ponder other ways to use this color. I need to use it in small doses, methinks.
Maneera - #1 is my favorite. I'd be happy wearing that top every day, but it's enough of a statement, I think people would start to talk.
CocoLion - I will be brave.
Thank you, Brooklyn. You can't really tell from the photos, but that bag has a wonderful tweedy texture. I picked it up for next-to-nothing when I was searching for a lightweight messenger bag for a trip. It's served me well, but I've rarely used it when not traveling.
Suz - It really is a versatile color with a lot of variations in shade. I think the same is probably true of grey, but teal is more forgiving if you get it slightly wrong.
rute - Thanks! The item layouts are screenshots from ClosetSpace, which I've been using to track wears.
Windchime - The scarf is always balancing on the edge of the "cull" pile, but I've kept it because it reminds me of a friend. I'm going to keep trying to work it into outfits. We'll see.
Janet - I love your color sense, so I'm especially happy to hear this from you!
Linda - I pretty much treat burgundy like a neutral. Thanks for the compliment on the blouse. It's quickly becoming a favorite!
Thanks also to Joy, Tania, WordLily, Jeanie, and Alassë.