Thank you all so much! I felt good about keeping what I kept and sending back the rest. (Lots!)

Carter, I like pink. I don't currently own anything except in deep raspberry/ fuchsia and blush, but I'd be happy to add a mid-toned or pastel pink to the wardrobe this spring!

This is the shade that immediately came to mind.
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That's really pretty, Carter! Probably too warm a pink for me -- I need to skew cool toned. But I know there are cooler versions of that same mid-tone and they'd probably work. My blush sweater looks good with the pants.

Those all look like excellent finds!
The jeans are great. You wear white very well but the taupe (like the cream) just gives more options for "pale" colors but non-white.
The jacket seems to fit great--kinda dark photo. The buttons don't jump out at me, either, so agree with give it a trial before adding any more effort. Maybe when you combine it with other pieces, the truth will emerge!
The sweater looks very cozy and fun, and unusual to find neutral-blocks.

Lovely haul! So glad you found the taupe jeans especially.

Nice pieces! They all look like they'll help make the dregs of winter much less boring, and the jeans especially look like they'll be perfect for spring too. I also love your WIW outfit, especially the silvery belt.

Love that sweater. Is the brown top an item you picked up? I like that too. Also, super cute coat. I like the longer length. The snaps barely register on my monitor.

Wow Suz! Talk about strategic shopping! Very nice pieces--you look great!

Thank you all! Rachylou, the top is an older one. Celia gave it to me!! I love it. It gets the most wear in spring and fall in my climate, but I do occasionally pull it out in both summer and winter.

Late to the game but you had a fantastic shopping trip. Like Rachylou i was really struck by the top in the taupe jeans pic. The tonal outfit is very nice. My favs would have to be the colorblock sweater or mixed media jacket which does indeed justify itself as different enough from your other denim jacket....

No reservations whatsoever - these are all perfect for you, including the crossing the border outfit. You picked extremely well, I love the jacket, jeans and sweater and not necessarily in that order!

I think all of those are winners! Love the colorblock sweater, nice find. Too bad Gap sweater did not work out for you, I guess the grey has different fabrication because my cream one is not itchy at all. I reqally like it for comfort-craving cold days and hope you new one wikk serve you well.
Woo-hoo for HEWI toupe bottoms! I know how much you wanted to find them and they look terrific. One question though: why wait for summer to wear them with cream and white? Why not wear this combination now? I bet they will look great with "our" cream moto... :-0

Sveta, you are so right - - the jeans will look great with "our" moto -- I checked. They also look great with my darker taupe leather jacket.

To be honest, though, I have not worn my leather jackets since December. I worried this fall about being so short of toppers. Really, I have two leather jackets, and a denim jacket, and my blue jacquard from Zara. That's it.

Well, I did not need to worry. First, I've travelled slightly less often this winter and the trips have been mostly more casual. And secondly, it's been so, so cold and snowy that I just don't wear my jackets. Instead, I layer knits on knits!! So I really don't think about my cream moto with these jeans. I know in March I will wear that combination, but not until temps rise a bit, I suspect -- and I have a non work-at-home day.

Suz, I was thinking that you can make the reverse copy of that stunning bottom picture from Angie's yesterday post - taupe bottoms and top and white topper...I know what you mean about the cold and wanting to cuddle up in knits but hey - the winter is going to be over soon! Just 2 more months you know

So true. ONLY two more months!!!

But yes, wouldn't that be a fab outfit? I have plans, believe me... the jeans also work with quite a few other items in the wardrobe.

Well, they are taupe after all which means they are going to fit seamlessly into your wardrobe...

The mixed media jacket is my favorite! I would not alter the buttons. I think the coppery color adds a nice little "pop." The drapey sweater is also gorgeous. And those pants look like they fit you perfectly. You did well with your purchases!

Love the taupe pants and Vince knock--off sweater on you (I loved the original on Angie)-- looking good!

Congratulations on the taupe jeans! You were looking for those for a long time. And they are an excellent color on you. I just recently bought some Citizens of Humanity Racers too, but mine are the black coated (they mimic leather). I couldn't believe how comfy they were and how stretchy the fabric was. And the fabric was quite thick too. I hope yours feel just as good as mine!

I like the buttons on the denim jacket too, FWIW. They're not too shiny, so maybe they won't be too distracting?

That jacket is drool worthy. I wish I could find one here! I would grab it in a heartbeat! I am not sure about the buttons. I don't dislike them. So guess its your call.

I can't wait to see you style those taupe jeans. I have one too and I am not sure why I don't reach for them very often. You might inspire me to pull them out again. I love the relaxed fit of the jeans on you.

The color blocked sweater is fab too. Love the sleeve length. And your travel outfit is just perfect! Especially the puffer! Love the fit and the furry collar!

This all looks fantastic Suz, and I especially love the jacket with leather sleeves- very cool!

Adore the taupe jeans on you, Suz! All of these are so fab. I love the black watch pants in all iterations and your new denim jacket is beyond awesome. How can someone look so sleek in a puffer? I'm a little jealous!

You truly scored Suz. All of these items fit you PERFECTLY. How unusual is that. I don't see anything fussy about the buttons of the jacket.

BTW I also think you look good in black. If we wear some eye and lip make up, I think black can look good on blondes. Not our best color, but not all bad. Also (ducking really, really low here) I actually think black can look better on blondes than say, brown hair. Someone take me out and beat me if necessary.

Denise, I think the same thing!!!! I mean...I know it looks great on women with black hair. (Or quite often does.) Because it bookends. But on blondes it can provide a great contrast. And sometimes on women with brown hair it just looks...bleah. Not on all of them, of course.

I have often been told by hairdressers and various "style related" people that I wear black really well. And I could tell by the way they said it that this wasn't flattery. They were genuinely a bit puzzled and trying to figure it out. How come this paleface can wear black?

I think in my case it's because I'm not truly a "light" blonde. My hair is coloured now, of course. But it's close to my natural colour. And that colour includes a lot of charcoal undertones. Plus, my irises are rimmed with a sort of charcoal grey.

I find I'm best in either a true charcoal OR a very rich black. Not a faded black. I think that is because faded blacks look warmer, browner. A rich deep black is usually more blue-undertoned.

Anyway. It's definitely not my best colour. The intensity is too strong for me. But it's not my worst colour, either, and I look a whole heck of a lot better in black than in khaki, beige, or yellow.

As for the fit of these items -- yup - these ones worked, but all the stuff I sent back, now that is a different story, LOL!!

That colorblock sweater is gorgeous - love it!