WIW My Valentine inspirations and K/R Red Dress

I decided for Valentines, Chinese NEw Year, Heart Health month... there is a lot of red (and pink) so that's my personal challenge this week.
1. Red Pants (Classiques Entier) - whim purchase at the Rack, but I like them. They are light wool, lined and cuffed (I know not Angies PPP), LL Bean Signature plaid tunic (I was not feeling like tucking), Halogen Swacket, Nine West navy pointy pumps (I have burgundy, but that seemed wrong), DKNY watch, Kate Spade turquoise pendant
2. Pink turtleneck (LE Canvas) with Halogen pencil skirt, Kenar faux leather panel jacket, BR necklace, black tights and Me Too heeled oxfords
3. Red skirt (Halogen), cream turtleneck (Gap), ponte jacket (Olivia Moon), DKNY watch, necklac (took excess stuff off but no idea whose it is), nude boots (it was going to be leopard pumps, but it was supposed to snow)
4-5 K-R I bought this dress on sale as I've been hoping for a Red dress
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....enumsearch
Not 100% sure it's flattering and can be worn professionally to work. It's a substantial jacquard knit with full lining and pockets! I love the length (if only sleeves were full it would be perfect). Am I too busty? Is it too young? I feel like twirling (that might answer the last question) What could I add to make it work appropriate (all that red feels too exposed for me at work)
Thanks for comments and suggestions. Forgive me if I'm not on long - I'm in week 3 of this cold and I'm so done with being sick I need to get extra rest.

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13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

Veteran

You know what's interesting about these outfits Jeanne? I can't pick a favourite because they are all equally FANTASTIC! And I adore the dress on you.

Get better soon!

deb

My favorite is #1 but #3 is a close second. It is a wonderful dress on you.

Tanya

Keep the dress, it looks stunning on you! Anything that makes you want to twirl is worth keeping (says the ballroom dancer ).

Love all the outfits, particularly #1. Swoon!

Sarah A

I think a jacket, or scarf or some jewelry and the dress is off to work. I am completely coveting your skirt in 2 and boots in 3. I hope u get well soon... I have been battling the winter yuck for weeks and it is just plain draining.

Jaime

(website)

Your outfits look terrific and the dress has a lot of potential! I really like #1 - great pointy shoes too!

Thistle

Love #1 and #3. I think the dress has potential. I might try belting it. I love twirly dresses, so a bit biased there, even if I haven't found one that works for me yet.

Anonymous

Please keep the dress! I want one! The length is perfect. All your outfits look great on you.

Suz

Jeanne, I hope you feel better soon - no fun trying to celebrate when you are sick!

You must have one of the largest closets on YLF!

Love the colours in #1 -- it is so fab. And I really like the dress, too.

rae

Ooh, love all of these, especially #1! You have also reminded me to go theme for V-Day tomorrow.

I also really like the dress. I don't find it too young at all, and I think it would go to the office easily.

Beth Ann

I would wear each and every one of these and feel like I'd hit the jackpot! #1 is my favorite, too, by a hair.

The dress is not at all too young, and I think it's quite flattering. Is may be a bit more "soft feminine" than your usual tailored pieces for work, but I think it's perfectly appropriate. You could pop a shaped jacket on top, or ground the outfit with boots.

catgirl

WOW, you look vibrant! I love all of these - the only one I'm having a little trouble with is #2, because of the turtleneck and complex collar which I feel is fighting with your lovely hair. It may just be too much going on for my eye, though. The dress is perfect for so many occasions.

Asingh

Outfit nos. 1 and 5 look great!

Jjsloane

Thank you all. It makes me feel better to at least be dressed well (maybe nobody will notice the runny puffy eyes and nose and pastier than usual pallor)
DH likes the dress so I'll give it a test run on our Valentine's date night (Friday) and try to experiment with shoes and toppers for work.
Suz - you are on to me. I do have a LOT, but I'd say I really like 80% of it right now and am not yet at purging stages for the rest. I realized in searching for particular items this week that I also have an entire wardrobe in my trunk waiting for the dry cleaners. Yuck.
Happy Valentine's Day all - Rae I'm looking forward to your theme outfit today.

Deborah

Jeanne as always, a fab set of outfits. I love how honed your style is and how you know what works for you:)

I see I am going against the flow but I feel something is off about the dress. In most of your clothes you create a nice long lean look. I'm not sure how tall you are but the dress looks short waisted (I think that's the correct term) and seems to shorten you:(

ramya

Love love love that pant in 1!!!!

I am wearing something similar today Maroon, jeans, a black tunic and a brown blazer

Sara L.

I love all your outfits! I especially like #1 with the short over long layers. The patterned skirt in #2 is great as are your boots in #3. I think the dress looks good on you. You could add a jacket or scarf to tone down the red for work if you are feeling too bright.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Please keep the fabulous frock! That length with sleeves in a great colour is virtually impossible to nab at the moment - but you found it

Especially love #3!

Alright then it's a keeper (sorry Deborah I get what you're saying. I'm 5'8" so I never feel short. I have almost no waist defined so short is more than I usually have. It could also be the terrible angle) I do love the length (since every other full skirt or other dress I've found recently hits me 2-3 inches above the knees)

Oh and did anybody notice my new loves -(Ted Baker Ondrea leopard print pumps with a perfect 2 inch heel. Cushy inside and heavenly)
http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Bake.....baker+pump

Tina.b

Wow, these outfits are just stunning on you! You look brilliant in the trousers in #1. You've inspired me to pull out my pair that is similar. Gorgeous looks!

Freckles

What a wonderful assortment of fabulous outfits. The dress is awesome, so glad you are going to give it a try.

rachylou

Knockouts, each and every one! The colors in #1 are totally on trend.

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