Today, in addition to regular at home work, we are going to downtown Brooklyn for errands, and then the Upper East Side for his and her haircuts. This means train time and lots of walking. I know that this outfit would look more flattering with my cognac boots, or if I lopped 3-4 inches off the skirt. But I kind of like the weirdness factor of the combat boots. I also realize that I have stumpified my legs. I think that I am OK with that. The skirt is wool and uber warm and it will keep the cold off my legs (with the leggings) as I walk around uptown, as my jeans and pants drying on a rack.
It's a little monochromatic, but I did this intentionally so I could emphasize the beautiful camel color of the vintage coat. The skirt is actually grey, black, and camel plaid, so I thought it was perfect.
I am also breaking my (self-imposed) rule of trying to be more colorful, but sometimes I just like to be head to toe in neutrals. I still don't really know what exactly qualifies as neutrals (I thought camel was a color. See a great discussion here).
close up of the skirt plaidDo you ever dress in a way that you know doesn't flatter you, either to have fun or just to try things out?
I'm actually this happy about my new (to me) coat, tailored at the local dry cleanerCoat: Collecther, $42
Leggings, Target, $5
Boots, Mia, $85
Skirt: Pendleton, vintage, via ebay ($7 including shipping) (the other half of this blazer)
Sweater: Espirt, $30
Knit hat: Brooklyn Industries, $19
Leggings, Target, $5
Boots, Mia, $85
Skirt: Pendleton, vintage, via ebay ($7 including shipping) (the other half of this blazer)
Sweater: Espirt, $30
Knit hat: Brooklyn Industries, $19
I dress in a way that's unflattering all the time (especially in terms of practical footwear!), but typically it's not intentional :)
ReplyDeleteOf course I'm going to say add some color, but I also think it's perfectly fine to wear all neutrals from time to time. I do that a lot with black and white, as long as one piece has a print of some sort. The plaid does add visual interest, so I think it's a nice outfit.
Enjoy your his and hers haircuts!
PS - the coat looks great after its make-over!
ReplyDeleteThe coat is MARVELOUS, and the grays really do let it shine. And style rules are made to be broken, so by all means, rebel!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do sometimes intentionally dress in silhouettes that I think might be unflattering, just to expand my horizons!
ReplyDeleteI have a sneaking suspicion that everything I wear is unflattering!
ReplyDeleteMostly I just try to convey a mood or an idea with my clothes so if I don't look attractive but my clothes are interesting I don't mind too much.
I LOVE that camel coat with the grey!
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