The high/low look: the L L Bean fleece coat from eBay and the spendy wool scarf from the Montreal Museum of Art. There was a Faberge exhibit and the gift shop was full of treasures. Sorel boots.

Underneath, thrifted Ann Taylor merino sweater and NEW coated NYDJ eggplant jeans. Not jeans, really, they're made of rayon and poly. https://nydj.com/products/upli.....XBEALw_wcB

I am wearing them to see how much they stretch out. So far so good, and I LOVE the look and the color. I was afraid they'd be quite stiff. I imagine if they were real denim they might be.

The inspirational print by my mirror is a book jacket poster of the inimitable Ms. Blanchett. Snagged it a library conference.

I am sincerely trying to limit myself to 20 items this year. If they are all as satisfying as these pants, I will be very pleased!

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