To be honest, this outfit was all about the boots, although I didn't wear them indoors! They were a surprise Christmas present from my mom two years ago after I admired them in the LL Bean catalogue, and I adore them. They're so foresty! And the laces make me feel like I can kick ass if necessary! But still practical, being completely waterproof and made of rugged waxed canvas & rubber. I stomp about in them quite happily. But with their colours and rugged style, they do require me to wear a certain kind of clothes to match. It was still cold (it was 43F/6C when I went on my walk), so I just piled on the wool! This skirt has a lot of my favourite colours, all magically combined in one print, so I couldn't resist it despite being it too big in the waist. And it has pockets! I picked a more rugged belt to hold it up, because of the boots (although it ended up being so cold that the belt and boots were never seen at the same time! hehe) and an urchiny grey wool sweater (it actually has a neat little knitted detail at the center neckline but I forgot to photograph it) that I see from the pics is a bit big. My fox brooch had to come out to play, as I was feeling forest inspired! It was so shiny that I put my belt buckle off center to try to balance things out, but in the photos the belt just looks askew rather than intentional. I also put on a ring and bracelet, but the extra long sleeves on the sweater cover them up. These socks are my oldest clothing item (the only things older are my jewelry): I got them on a family trip to Scotland when I was 12! They're a thick wool, mainly ribbed, with decorative cuffs, and they're still going strong 15 years later (although I only rediscovered them 5 or 6 years ago in a box when my parents were moving, so they did have a good break!). The boots require a thick sock, and these were also good for padding around the house.

For my walk, I added my charcoal wool coat and picked up the navy in the skirt with my navy wool hat & scarf. Looking at the pics, I think all of that darkness together with the more medium tones on bottom was a bit unbalanced! Good to remember for next time. I also put on navy tights under the socks so my thighs wouldn't be exposed to any drafts (lol) but was too lazy to recreate that for the pics. And then of course I laced up my boots and was ready to go! I ended up going on an even longer walk than usual, it was just so lovely in the woods I was at, and this combination kept me toasty despite almost 2 hours outside.

I felt really happy in this, both the indoor and outdoor versions. I absolutely love the way that full skirts sway around me as I walk, and that I can still take my usual strides (pencil skirts make me claustrophobic). It's funny, I didn't realise how much dark red had become a part of my fall/winter wardrobe, but including the burgundy in the skirt's print, I think I've worn dark reds four days in a row (although the cami yesterday is a little more purple than red)! Just goes to show how colours can sneak in without me realising it. hehe

As always, all comments & suggestions welcome! Especially re: the belt buckle off to the side, the fit on the sweater, and whether all the darkness of my outerwear was a bit off balance.

ETA: a pic of the woods I was walking in