I have been doing a lot of thinking about my style and where I want to go with it. I posted about this a while back and received some great feedback including a link to a questionnaire from Suz.

I did a bit of thinking about what I like and what I don't think works for me and like many other YLFers, feel I have gone full circle.

A few of the observations/conclusions I have come to so far:

I much prefer a wider leg pant to a skinny pant and think it is much more flattering on my body. I also like a straight leg but not as much as the wide ones. I also like the feel of the movement of the pant leg.

I also think a slightly higher rise works better but I could be wrong on this one. Opinions are welcome on the proportions.

I like suits. I bought one a few weeks ago but haven't worn it yet and don't think I care if they aren't "in" right now. I especially like pant suits

I love plaid, stripes and polka dots more than other patterns. I don't mix patterns but like to mix a pattern with texture.

I will wear the skinnies and ponte but likely only tucked in taller boots to add a bit of volume at the bottom for balance.

I like neutrals and a few patterns but like to only have one color in many outfits. I think I will stick to my favorites of blue/green/fuchsia.

I like clean lines and simple shapes.

I like a few accessories. They can be a bit bolder if there is only one or two. I am also back to wearing my watches including the new fossil (Aida copy). I think silver and platinum look better on my skin but still like the fossil and will wear it.

I got the red oxfords yesterday and love them. In about 2002 I wanted a similar style shoe and wasn't able to find them in women's so I bought a good quality pair of men's black oxfords in the smallest size they came in (7) and wore them to death over the next two years.

Outfits
#1 not my best
black louben dress (I have the skirt and jacket too)
danier jacket
Purple shell necklace

#2, 3
New earth green booties. I found them for Sveta but bought them for me.
Lord and Taylor pants (Shannon twin)
Black gap merino t-neck (size M - important later)

#4
Gap merino wool sweater (size XL)
silk scarf
Jones modern fit pant
born booties

#5/6
Nygard pant from a few years ago
white cotton shirt with silver collar points and buttons
Splendid red patent oxfords (got them yesterday and couldn't wait to wear)

#7/8
gap plaid shirt (love the colors)
black stretch boot cut jeans - these may have been a mistake. Tony and the sales assistant loved them but I didn't so should have left them behind.

That is all. Comments and suggestions are welcome. I may add a few more observations later. I think of them as I drive but never remember when I type. LOL