Good morning YLF. I spent part of last night trying to figure out other ways to style this skirt. I'm not unhappy with this result and there is nothing wrong with it. I'm just done with the sloppy cold weather and the heavy color palettes of winter. I was under the weather for most of the weekend (so was DH) and that might have contributed to my lack of creativity with today's color palette. Styling suggestions are appreciated.
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18 Comments
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Sona replied 11 years ago
I like the color palette. I am wondering if you tucked the blouse in more it may be more congruent in terms of line/sihouette?
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Thistle replied 11 years ago
Uninspired, pft! You look divine! Amazing. Pulled together. Sensational.
And your amazing smile is the icing!
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Kalli replied 11 years ago
You look so fantastic as usual. Can I just crawl around your wardrobe and hopefully steal away with some jackets? The red is quite cheery! I don't see anything wrong with these colors, but I guess when you live in the mid-west you're tired of greys and black.
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Angie replied 11 years ago
KILLER
Loving the kick pleats on that skirt.
You sell yourself short! Feel better soon.
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deb replied 11 years ago
The winter blah's can skew your eyesight. You look great in this.
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Tina.b replied 11 years ago
I think you've creating another amazing ensemble. The jacket is gorgeous and it is a lovely classic pairing with the skirt.
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Tina.b replied 11 years ago
I think you've creating another amazing ensemble. The jacket is gorgeous and it is a lovely classic pairing with the skirt.
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Suz replied 11 years ago
You look sensational. I love the way the sparkles in the jacket echo the necklace (or vice versa) and add a bit of light to the picture.
But I completely understand. I am feeling the same sense of frustration. I still need my warm clothes and they are all in a darker palette. Urgh.
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Tanya replied 11 years ago
You look gorgeous! Nothing wrong with that ensemble at all. Hope both you and DH feel better soon.
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Jaime replied 11 years ago
So this is how you look when you are uninspired. Hmm, fascinating. To me you look inspirational yourself.
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Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
You look gorgeous (again) Day Vies! Love the strong colour contrast in this outfit. I do hear you about the being sick of the cold weather though - we're getting a huge snowfall as I write this and I'm just DONE with it already!
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Adelfa replied 11 years ago
Of course you look great!!! These are things I might try to "springify."
1. When spring is near, one of the first things that starts to bug me about winter wear is black tights. I would try a lighter color, even dark gray. Fabbers love their nude microfishnets, but I've never been able to make myself wear them to work. Or anywhere, even though I bought some. You could consider if they're right for you.
2. Keep the necklace. It reflects an incredible amount of light.
3. The jacket is a great piece for spring because it brings in gray and white. Try tying into those lighter colors. Maybe a gray sweater, or a white button-down. You could also try a print in black and white, black and gray, white and gray, or all three.
3. The skirt is a gorgeous color. You can wear it as far into the season as its weight will allow. You do bright-on-bright really well, so that's always an option too.
Just some ideas, not to make you look better, but to feel springy!
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Day Vies replied 11 years ago
Ah Adelfa, Yes this is what I needed, remembering how to push myself away from the black -- remembering there are OTHER neutrals that go with red. Thank you!
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Runcarla replied 11 years ago
Do you do colour blocking? I've seen some street style combos topping red skirts or pants with pink, or purple.
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catgirl replied 11 years ago
The color and fit of that skirt - I have to go lie down to recover from it. So stunning.
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Beth Ann replied 11 years ago
I love this! Red and Black are classics for a reason! Now, what about red and turquoise? And, next fall, what about red and brown?
(leaves humming "June is bustin' out all over.........")
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Adelfa replied 11 years ago
Another thing I forgot to say--I like wearing textured tights to switch things up. Sometimes you can get tights that aren't quite opaque that have a discreet same-color pattern in them, like parallel lines, or a very simple and small lace pattern. This lessens the heaviness of hosiery on your legs, and is another trick I use to bridge between black tights and bare legs.
The ones below are from Banana Republic.
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CocoLion replied 11 years ago
First of all, I haven't seen you in many skirts and do you EVER have fantastic legs!
This is so stylish and professional and modern, I'm speechless.
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I am fascinated with the process of getting dressed every day -- to me this is more challenging than getting dressed for a big event because what I wear is dictated by my activities, work environment, and the weather. Living in a climate that guarantees four seasons (or at least two extremes) provides both challenges and inspiration.