I must be on a roll. It took less than 5 minutes to plan this outfit last night. I really wanted to wear this vivid juicy shade of green with the caveat that I had to be warm. My office is like a freezer (at least where I sit!). I love green with white, touches of gold, and blue. Yep, pretty nautical but I think this stops short of being a literal interpretation.
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You look great, DV! That green is gorgeous on you.
amiable replied 10 years ago
Absolutely love it!
Neel replied 10 years ago
Love the outfit! Especially the grey pumps peeking out of the pants! I adore your bookending skills!
Jaime replied 10 years ago
Gorgeous green on you - you always look fantastic!
Beth Ann replied 10 years ago
Kelly green and navy is a classic combo that always looks fresh and professional. Love the long line and fit of the trousers.
Hope you have a great day at your new job!
citygirldc replied 10 years ago
I love the color combination and the Kelly green looks fabulous. I need to find a nice sweater in that color.
Thistle replied 10 years ago
That green look gorgeous on you. You really are the master of fit, proportion and color. I love the way the charcoal and black work together with the green. The trousers are perfect in length and fit, and the jacket is absolutely superb.
Angie replied 10 years ago
You are rocking fabulous. End of story.
Amy replied 10 years ago
Very nice! I agree with thistle's observation. I study what you do so I can apply what I learn to my own outfits.
Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
Stunning combination DV - in colour and fit.
Joy replied 10 years ago
Every detail looks perfect on you. Navy and green is a favorite color combination, but adding grey with a touch of white makes it look new and sophisticated.
Day Vies replied 10 years ago
Beth Ann - it's a good day at the office. I wish it were sunny. Gray skies don't exactly entice one to spend time in the great outdoors.
Citygirldc -- you know the first time I really liked this color is when I saw it on my mom about 3 or 4 years ago. She's a little darker than me but the color looked so lovely on her skintone. If that doesn't work there's always pants or skirts. About 3 weeks ago I was in a tea shop and I saw this gorgeous man wearking taprered khakis (they could have been jeans) in the same Kelly green color with a lovely navy blazer, traditional penny loafers and a crisp white shirt. Not only did he look fabulous his outfit was fabulous.
Thistle/Amy - thank you! I just love a slouchy trouser. I generally size up one size in trousers. I think it's because my bottom half can handle lots of volume.
Angie - "Rocking fabulous" I think the sun just came out ;-)
Shannon - I'd like to be as comfortable doing this with patterns. Not sure if solds are a preference or a comfort level.
Vicki replied 10 years ago
This is a gorgeous combination, Day Vies, and no matter how cold it gets in your office, you've warmed it up with style! Yours is a beautiful shade of green. Regarding solids and patterns, I'm recalling Inge's recent guest blogger who wore that delicious green dress and paired it with her animal print pumps.
Day Vies replied 10 years ago
Vicki you've got an excellent point. This green looks delicious with leopard prints. Note to self -- buy that leopard print scarf.
Suz replied 10 years ago
Ooh! I love this and now I love the image of the sweater with animal print, too! Great outfit as usual. Strong, simple, clean, and beautiful.
Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago
Beautiful DV :)
lyn* replied 10 years ago
You ARE on a roll - a very stylish and fashionable roll!
:3 I am envious that all colours look so beautiful on you!
Windchime replied 10 years ago
The green is beautiful on you. Your gold jewelry really adds a warm luster to this look.
Ingunn replied 10 years ago
Perfection. Your WIWs are always a treat, and this is no exception. I love the crisp color combination. Your eye for proportions is evident asusual. I hope you kept warm!
Jeanie replied 10 years ago
Pretty and I love your menswear inspiration story! I would be fun if everyone posted Pins of men and copied them. Somewhere I think I read that you wear a petite jacket. Is this a petite? Do you target the top of the hipbone for the perfect jacket length?
TraceyLiz65 replied 10 years ago
Great shade of green and what fun that you are putting looks together in record time!
Day Vies replied 10 years ago
Jeanie - Ah yes -- that man was fabulous on both levels. I think copying a man's outfit would be an interesting copycat challenge ;-) hmmm...
You are correct that I am wearing a petite jacket in this picture. The hip is a good stopping point for my jackets but it really depends on the fit through the torso and shoulders. I have jackets that stop past my hip and stop at the tops of my thighs. They all tend to have a nipped waist built into them. Longer jackets work best on me with a long leg line so I have to make sure my pants cover the tops of my shoes for that to work (at least to my eye).
Jeanie replied 10 years ago
Thanks DV! You are a great teacher!
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.