WIW: Old cinnamon and new wine... And a new fashion label I love....

I have got back into the habit of taking photos, so I have three recent looks to share.

1) Two of my oldest items worn together - a brown tweed coat dating back to 2000, and a silk scarf inherited from my Mum. Worn with camel boots (2013), skinny jeans and cream top. I wore this to work and ended up heading out for a client lunch. I wore the scarf to tie in with the cinnamon theme here right now - but definitely more winter themed. I plan to change the fastening on the jacket, it does pull a little as I have broader shoulders and back now than in 2000 (pre children!)

2) I had a ladies lunch with two special friends. While the blouse and pants are new this season, you have seen all items before except for a new pendant. Sorry the photo is a little dark. I added in my winter coat (purchased one year ago) and the camel boots again. I liked this look and will repeat again soon.

3) After the lunch I went to a boutique next door with my friend which stocks a variety of NZ and International brands. I was immediately drawn to a wine dress, tried it on and purchased it. I am trying not to shop at the moment but I knew this was a keeper - perfect for work, meals out, even weekend wear with flat boots or sneakers. I wore it today to work with the dark teal coat and same camel boots. I have not worn this colour for a while, but I see that as a good thing.

The dress is by a label called Tuesday and I found lots of pieces I liked. Here is a link to their website and I have added a few photos below. International shipping might be risky and expensive I suspect. I was delighted to find a new label that seemed to offer a range of colours, patterns and shapes.

https://www.tuesdaylabel.com/

Your comments or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks for looking.

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7 years ago

Carole

Veteran

I love your style, Sal! That tweed coat is a classic and seems so current! And that wine colored dress is so flattering and versatile...you're going to have loads of fun with that! You look FAB!

Dianna

Loved your first outfit. The tweed coat is amazing.

Joy

More love for the first outfit. Quite what I would call modern classic with a touch of Eurochic and naturalness.
Your top in 2/3 could pattern mix well with your wallpaper.
The wine color is lovely on you and you could add warmth, if needed, by wearing it over slim pants or jeans...even those from #1 or #2 and the boots that bookend your hair.

Sal

Thanks Carole!! The jacket has been worn a lot- it was expensive at the time ($350 which felt a lot for me) but over 17 years it has paid off.

Thanks Dianna, an oldie but a goodie.

Thank you Joy - the colour palette is a little different for me of late - I did wear a lot of brown in the mid 2000s. I know the top does match the wall paper.

When I tried on the wine dress I was wearing the black crops and it did work. I would need to add a black necklace or scarf or jacket for it to feel right on me. I am wearing nude stockings today and I think what we consider winter would be more like your late fall.

kellygirl

Those camel boots are fab in all of these outfits. Love the soft neutrals in 1 and the proportions are just perfect. Fab blue coat and new wine dress too--you look terrific in everything!

lozz_oz

I like the versatility of both the blue coat + the camel boots. You've put together some great outfits!

Thanks Kelly and Lozz. I love having pieces that work for a few years in different ways.

rachylou

I love those boots. I feel they make every outfit. That label looks like it has really nice stuff. I'd be tempted.

Bijou

Your boots perfectly bookend your hair - they are such a great match. I love all these outfits, but the new wine dress is my favourite. I love the colour and how it works with your dark teal coat. That new label is quite a find!

Style Fan

Great outfits Sal. Love how your blouse matches your wallpaper. The wine colour is gorgeous on you. Very versatile dress. I like your tweed coat. It has really stood the test of time.

Anonymous

Taking photos is one of the top five lessons I learned on YLF.

You look fabulous and that dress is perfect for you. My favorite is number 1. I can't put my finger on why I like it so much though. But something works perfectly for my eye.

Thanks Rachy, Style Fan, Bijou and Sterling.

The boots have been wonderful for me in the winter months, they are a great heel height and colour. But not suited to very rainy days!!

I think the first jacket works so well because it is long. For a few years I wore a lot of long jackets/cardigans over fitted tops with straight/skinny/bootleg/wide legged pants. Being tall and short waisted long jackets are easy to wear (I notice Janet also likes them probably for the same reasons). I overdid it a little bit but I think I will keep that in mind for my next purchase for a jacket or cardigan.

Jenni NZ

Hi Sally I've read about that label and just looked for it- the founder's name is Biddie Cooksley, there was a small write-up in the Autumn/Winter 2017 Simply You mag. The wine dress is just lovely, and your other outfits are great too. Cheers Jenni

Brooklyn

Fabulous Sally! I especially love the wine dress. With the coat it makes for a lovely modern retro look. I looked at the link too. It's great to see some colour and prints. And everything looks like it's for grown ups too. That's hard to find at retail here.
PS I just finished watching The Night Manager. Sooo tense. You have perfect Jed hair.

Gorgeous, Sally!
1 is my favourite, and the dress/coat combination is the runner up.
The neutral palette, long lines, and texture of the first one won me over. Tweed is fabulous!

The wine dress is so perfect. A great colour for fall. Looks great with the blue coat.

You are knocking it out of the park!

Suz

(website)

What a fabulous set of outfits! You look wonderful in everything but my favourite is #1, and also then new wine dress. Such a lovely easy piece for you!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Your golden oldies in #1 blew me away. Killer Spectacular in every way.

There you go matching your wall paper again in #2. Sooo fun. Another Killer look. And you were right to purchase the wine dress. Looks fabulous.

I enjoy your WIWs and your style. And I think it's funny you match the wallpaper in 2 - just when I posted about matching my curtains.

Thanks Jenni, Angie, Brooklyn, Suz, Delurked and Smittie.

I am pleased the aged (not quite vintage) coat still gets some love.

The Tuesday label looks great to me: my dress is lined through the body and well constructed. The clothes are for adults as Brooklyn mentions and the prices are realistic. They have three local stockists as well as selling online which is always helpful. I hope they do well because it is tough to make money in fashion in NZ - our market is small.

skylurker

Another vote for #1 as great classic look. Maybe you can simply wear the coat unfastened? Just add a bigger scarf if you're cold?
I like the wine dress, too, good colour on you.

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Member

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