The shell stays! Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to be my fab-eyes! You are all so appreciated! I'm more of a pattern than coloblocking gal, but I'm branching out!
K and Sveta: I happen to have lots of cobalt, and more burgundy by the minute! Last year, I love cobalt with clear greys, too, if you're craving a neutral to pair with it, and navy's great as well!
DV: Thanks for all your kind comments! And what sharp eyes you have! The collar is, indeed, rather listless. In fairness to the shirt, this was the end of a long teaching day, and after a muggy commute home (last Tuesday or Wednesday). The shirt material is a touch thin, has a meager collar band, and far too flimsy interfacing. It's a Coldwater Creek, which isn't too shabby, but I have been shopping for a replacement for almost a year. I ADORE Caroline Herrera's shirts! If only........ Do you have any more shirt recommendations for those of us who aren't couture?
Sarah/Claire: DH said I was "flashy" this weekend. I gasped in horror (because Divas do that sort of thing), afraid he meant Chicostastic-Pink-Cadillac-Driving flashy. Of course, he didn't. He meant that I wear vibrant color quite often. I'm actually a little sensitive about it, worrying that it makes me seem a little frivolous and unsophisticated. But I think you're right....I look my best in simple, strong, color, and I like it, too. I appreciate a beautiful neutral outfit, but they are many ways to reveal one's taste and breeding!