Ladylike CosmoPrep

36 Comments

• Aquamarine replied 9 years ago

  You had me with merlot-colored mohair...so yummy! I love pairing burgundies and browns so I think this looks fab.

• journey replied 9 years ago

  absolutely beautiful!

• replied 9 years ago

  Sumptuous! Great color palate ~

• MsMaven replied 9 years ago

  Lovely.

• replied 9 years ago

  Gorgeous!

• Sveta replied 9 years ago

  I think it is fab! I love how your boots pick the color from the skirt's pattern - and hey, how can you go wrong with merlot! 

• Gigi replied 9 years ago

  Super-classy!

• Angie replied 9 years ago

  Killer gorgeous. I love mohair too - I wish I could wear it. 

  I adore the '70s vibe of the boots with the skirt. Delish.

• deb replied 9 years ago

  Just lovely. It is a great color with the skirt and jacket.

• Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

  Wow - talk about a stunning colour! This whole outfit has a real elegance and richness to it due to the colours and textures. Gorgeous!

• pil replied 9 years ago

  Beautiful sweater and colors, the longer line of your skirt is pretty.

• Suz replied 9 years ago

  This is an extremely elegant take on a 70s vibe. Gorgeous! 

  We are seeing quite a few of these elegant plaid midis on the forum lately! Hmmm. Something in the air. 

• Day Vies replied 9 years ago

  Suz -- I think it's in the air and the water. Midi's are big and plaids are big in my book this season.

  Aquamarine -- I am not sure what's going on with me this season but I can't seem to find a red, wine or berry tone that I don't like. 

  Sveta - It's very hard to go wrong with Merlot. I really wasn't going for 70's but I think when it comes to a plaid midi that's where I'm stuck -- my Mom had tons of them that she wore like this during that time. 

  Angie -- you must be allergic to mohair. :-( I think when I was younger it made me itch and sneeze. As I got older I got addicted to the plush softness of it. The only drawback is the shedding. 

  Shannon -- I have to agree with you on the color palette. I had not realized that merlot would add so much dimension and richness to the browns. This has been the most satisfying combination I've made with this skirt. 

• Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

  YLF. Love the colour - so wish I could wear mohair (or any wool for that matter).

• Angie replied 9 years ago

  Day Vies, I have very fussy skin and nasal passages unfortunately. 

• Eliza replied 9 years ago

  Day Vies- love this look and your superb choice of colors and textures.

  I also like how your hair plays into the combination. I would be happy to have half your skill in creating a total look so consistently.

• Thistle replied 9 years ago

  I love the color of that sweater!   Mohair drives my skin crazy with itchiness, but gosh does it look so fab and luxurious.

  YLF!!

• Jaime replied 9 years ago

  The color is stunning on you and I love the elegant long skirt!

• JillG replied 9 years ago

  I love the way you combine colors!  Merlot is so perfect with this outfit.  I've got a serious case of boot envy.

• Karie replied 9 years ago

  You look fantastic. I love the 70's vibe of this outfit. The color of the shirt is divine!

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  This time I'd so love to see the outfit in real life. The photo looks so rich but can't possibly do justice to merlot mohair. You look knock'm-dead fabulous.

• Amy replied 9 years ago

  You are such a knock-out! Beautiful colors!

• Neel replied 9 years ago

  Luscious color combo!!  The long boots with the skirt adds to the drama! You look lovely!

• CocoLion replied 9 years ago

  Your flawless eye for color and proportion impresses me every time!  This is a fabulous outfit that Ralph Lauren would approve of.

• Day Vies replied 9 years ago

  Coco- I just sent you a message mentioning Ralph Lauren.

  Joy - everything is better in real life.

  Angie - I'm that way when it comes to anything that lives underwater.

  JillG - The boots are Rockports. I have found they make some surprisingly stylish boots and booties for women. Generally when I think Rockport I think about my calculus professor and his unfab utilitarianism.

  Seems like for most mohair is better seen than worn ;-)

• replied 9 years ago

  I have the same problem as Angie -- the little fibres get in my nose and I can't stand it!

• Isis replied 9 years ago

  Elegant, equestrian and retro!  You look so great; love this outfit!

• replied 9 years ago

  Beautiful! Love the equestrian vibe and hint of retro.

• Von replied 9 years ago

  This is such a good classic combination.  I love plaid skirts in the winter with boots!

• Sanet replied 9 years ago

  You look great - as always!

• TraceyLiz65 replied 9 years ago

  Really love this!

• Kristin L replied 9 years ago

  Perfect! You have a gift for mixing color and texture. 

• MsMary replied 9 years ago

  This really plucks at my heartstrings because it looks just like something I would have worn back in high school or college in the 70s -- in the best, best, possible way!  You look fab!!!

• Day Vies replied 9 years ago

  Thanks MaryK! It's so interesting to me that this turned out to be such a retro outfit. As I said before I get stuck in the 70's with plaid midi skirts because my default is pairing them with tall boots. I think I might try switching it up with a round-toe Mary Jane and colored tights for a 30's /40's look.

• Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

  I missed this post, DV! I love the sweater with the skirt! I'm a fan of midis with tall boots, too. Kudos to you for trying the regular and the petite to get just the right fit!

• Day Vies replied 9 years ago

  Yeah Beth Ann -- that is exactly why it takes me so long in the fitting room I have to try on EVERY size.