Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Half-Day in Blanket Clothes

Right, back to work today...for 5 hours, and then off I went to my every-4-month periodontist appointment. Not my favourite thing. 
Instead of Clothing as Armour, I went with Clothing as Cocoon.


  • Velvet blazer - Talbots, thrifted; last worn here in November 2019 with dragon scales
  • Blouse - Renuar, thrifted; last worn here with Helmut Lang in October 2019
  • Blanket skirt, thrifted, Powell River - purchased for $4.99 here on the weekend
  • Boots - Rockport, thrifted; last seen here in December 2019 with leather and faux fur
  • Leather trenchcoat (below) - vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here last week


Cocoon for protection from the cold (brr! going outside after 36 hours indoors), protection from negative work energy, and protection from having my mouth poked and prodded.
I am a sucker for a funky-patterned skirt. This one was just lovely, although I can't see myself keeping it for too long before I pass it to a friend.

It was so soft - I felt like I was wearing a sleeping bag!
 Look at that nice big slit up the back! I didn't have to worry about walking in this one bit.

Long skirts can be tricky to style - I like a belted blazer to break things up.
 And then nice soft gloves and scarf, and my old faithful leather trenchcoat for protection from the elements.
 It's warmed up today, and I didn't need the scarf or gloves by the time I left work at 1:30pm to go catch my bus to the periodontist (Mom has to pick me up as I'm all loopy from the happy pill they give me).

The stuff:
Classy low heels - these boots have been an excellent purchase.

Armour bling:
The belt is the star - I liked how the hairy texture worked with the ultra-fuzz of the skirt.


  • Belt - Pringle of Scotland, vintage fair
  • Silver/wood earrings - consignment, Powell River (a different trip!)
  • Feather ring - Fossil, thrifted
  • Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes


And now...my freezing is wearing off, and I need to sleep. Vizzini, will you come and keep me company?
"Maybe - I'm feeling rather stretchy today."
Have a good night, my friends!

26 comments:

  1. I love what you did with the blanket skirt; you made it elegant! Well done!

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    1. Thanks, Nana! It would have been easier to make it casual, but it was perfect for the periodontist appointment.

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  2. What a great way to wear this skirt, I really like the belted blazer with it! :) Hope you get some good rest after your appointment! I was at the dentist today, ugh!

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    1. Thank you, Mica! I liked the extra detail of belting it. Aw, you get it - ugh to dentists.

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  3. Oh, I love that skirt and it looks great with the blazer. I wish I could belt things in the middle but I always look like a sack of spuds...never mind I can enjoy looking at you in your belted velvet blazer!
    xxx

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    1. You have such a great figure, Vronni! You look awesome in fitted tops, but if belting doesn't work, it just doesn't work. Glad you can enjoy mine. Thank you!

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  4. Oh, that must have been horrible, not only going back to work after a relaxing break, but having to go to your periodontist as well. At least you were dressed for comfort: a soft skirt which felt like wearing a blanket sounds like just the ticket. I love the look of a long straight-ish skirt with a belted jacket. And what a belt it is! Hope you had a good night's rest, ready to face another day. Almost weekend! xxx

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    1. I actually planned it that way - my office needs to be able to function without me. Now I'm good until June, thank goodness.

      This outfit was pure cocoon, from the soft velvet to the plush skirt. Lots of sleep was had, thank you, my dear!

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  5. I'm head-over-heels in love with your gorgeous cocoa brown blazer.

    ♥ Autumn

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  6. Love the cocoon of protection outfit. Sometimes it’s just one of those days.

    Oh, I am eyeing your brown boots! Perfection plus brown goes with everything.

    Hope your teeth/gums are feeling better. X

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    1. Absolutely, Jess. Clothing that gives me comfort is just as valuable to me as clothes that "shield" me mentally from the world.

      Thank you! One more day and my mouth will be better.

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  7. Great idea to dress up for comfort to deal with medical appointment And Work!, you make this skirt looks pretty elegant and cool, so fab accessorizing (wow, the belt and bijouterie! and those boots!)
    Glad that they give you all the good drugs!, no pain! (even if you were all drowsy!)
    besos

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    1. Thanks so much! I often find these massive skirts tricky for styling.

      I definitely need the drugs (and full mouth of freezing). I'll take the drowsy side effects!

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  8. What a stylish way to dress against the cold. That printed maxi skirt is gorgeous. I love the heels boots you wore with it. The brown blazer is a great piece too, it looks great belted. Fantastic coat as well. You look stunning dear!!!!!!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Ivana. I really liked how this outfit worked out.

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  9. What a good outfit: I would wear that in a heartbeat. Too bad I don't have your size or you could sell it to me when you are done with it. The boots and belt are indeed stellar.
    Vizzini is such a comfort(ing) cat.
    Greetje

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    1. Ha! Thank you so much, Greetje! If you were closer, I would just give you the pieces when I was done with them.

      He is...purr therapy is excellent.

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    2. the draw-back of blogging friends. They are all over the world.

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    3. Totally! There is a chance I'll be in Europe (Berlin, Belgium, Netherlands) in 2021 - we should go shopping!

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  10. Nooooo to the dentist! aghrghrgh! Yes to furry skirts and belts! I love all the tactile elements. And Vizzini's welcome to sleep on my bed too any time!x

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    1. I hate going to the dentist, but the periodontist is worse. :( Thank you! I had my nice cocoon of clothes, followed by purr therapy from Vizzini.

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  11. Oooo, look at those white Vizzini toes! I wasn't sure about that skirt when I saw it in your previous post but I do like how you've styled it here. I have to go to the dentist this week to get a mold taken for a new night guard (I've mostly chewed through my old one).

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    1. I call that his "turkey leg", hee hee. I know, it's a challenging piece - it needs a lot of extra oomph to make it work. Ugh, good luck with your appointment.

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  12. I've had some dental work done and will have more done this week and the last day I was there I thought "OH Sheila would not enjoy this".

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    1. Oh, I sure would not! I hope it wasn't too bad for you - lots of good drugs? :)

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