Emily, I applaud your eye for detail. The waist measurements provided on sites are probably quite accurate. But they don't take into account the flappy bit that doesn't have a keeper if you buckle the belt on the tightest holes.

Love this!!!

I like the "Gentlewoman" descriptor, and will borrow it for my own style goals, if you don't mind! I've been using "Equestrian" as the key descriptor for my fall purchases and it clearly shares some overlap.

Oh goodness and how could I forget to mention how adorable your photobombing critters are. Your kitty's smudgy face markings make my heart melt!

Elegant evening out style. You nailed 'gentlewoman' style.

Love the "Gentlewoman" concept and execution... you embody polished ease here.

And I love your critters... your cat has such a great expression in that last picture!

Thank you, JuniperGreen, Runcarla, and Srah.

JuniperGreen--I didn't know the name "Gentlewoman" until I did quite a bit of internet and pinterest research in an attempt to name my style and found out that it was a "thing" There's even a magazine about it.

Late to jump in but just wanted to say I just love this outfit. Simple, elegant, effortless-looking (although we all know how much effort that takes!).