Thank you very much everyone!! Especially for the thoughts on the last outfit, you've all given me lots to think about and some good ideas on how to tweak it to feel more me. Jaime and Sal, I think you're both onto something with it being a little classic for me. Rachy, I think you're onto something about the scarf perhaps not being dramatic enough if it's the only "extra" element as it is here. SarahDB, I had a good think about the footwear and I think perhaps it's more the jeans since white footwear is a style signature BUT something with a little more heft perhaps. And Mary, YES I liked that outfit so much more with the plaid coat! Lots to think about there. If I have a little extra time this week I'll try to put together a little outfit lab post about the new outfit ideas.
And thanks all for the double-plaid love! I'm obviously a big fan
Joy, reds and oranges seem a little easier to mix warm/cool. They tend to look particularly striking when doing so! You wear "your" burgundy shade beautifully.
Jaime, hah glad to hear the clashing colors work ^^
Lisa, I know the cropped flares are generally supposed to be a bit shorter but I kinda like this nerdier longer length. Trickier to get proportions right, though.
Angie, I know all this orange is right up your alley!