Black and Blue at the Belfry, and Coworkers In My Clothes

Hello, my friends, please forgive my lateness in getting today's outfit to you, but I've been out gallivanting with my Theatre Buddies! I had to wear something that would do double duty of all day at the office, followed by dinner out, and then a 2-hour play. No time to change! 

I know, right? I'm tired just thinking about it. 

• Long-sleeved mesh top - Jean Paul Gaultier, vintage 80s, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit), in September 2024, layered in a skater look
• Tunic dress - Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, consignment; purchased here for $225 (less a $100 gift card)
• Skirt - Lord & Taylor, thrifted; last seen here in November 2024 for a Mom-Day at home in a tiger
• Shoes - MJUS, consignment; last worn here earlier this month with funky green Adidas
• Suede coat (below) - Tadmor, vintage 60s, vintage mall; last seen here in January

I haven't done any outfit planning in a while, and I was just staring at this Comme des Garcons thing, thinking, "When am I gonna wear this?" and realized...I should just do it! 

"Or, you could let me sleep on it."

What would make it work for the office? Layers! I have a blue camisole on under my "space" mesh shirt.

I added this long viscose t-shirt fabric skirt for a stretchy layer. 

But I know you want to see the amazing construction of this thing! 

Look how it's gathered, and how it drapes, dips and twists.

It was very comfortable to wear, considering all the walking, sitting, stairs, lugging around boxes, bus-riding, more walking, more sitting and more walking (I certainly deserved 1/6th of the yummy white chocolate cheesecake later!).

My coworkers were impressed with all of this construction. 

It was a busy day with an office full of people, so I got to show it off and interact with lots of folks. I love that! 

However, people = busy, and I had to get out on time to hop the bus home, feed Vizzini and walk down to the Fernwood Inn to meet my Theatre Buds, Nancy, Yvonne, Randall, Cat and Caro. 

This play was "Behind the Moon," by a local playwright (about it here, local review here, all links 'cause I love, of course). Our first of the year! I walked home with Cat afterwards.

Accoutrements: 

I was in a blue kind of mood. 

• Scarf - Givenchy, consignment, gift from L
• Wool beret - consignment
• Leather gloves - Danier

The stuff: 

I missed taking the bling pic as I was in a hurry! These shoes were great for all the walking.

• Crystal cuff - Swarovski, consignment, gift from L
• Silver/Lucite bangle - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Vancouver
• Necklace - thrifted
• Crystal/pear ear-ball - Swarovski, consignment
• Single silver earring - consignment
• Silver/kyanite ring - consignment
• Lapis lazuli ring/Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

I lost one of the pearls from the earrings during the pandemic - I liked the asymmetrical look of one dangling earring. 

Bonus pictures of Coworkers In My Clothes!

I am absolutely tickled when someone wears something they got from me (Cat was wearing a pair of my Fluevogs too!). 

Gentle Readers, this is Leah. She's wearing this beaded snake blouse from Topshop that y'all might remember.

She got this at my Limbo sale, but has picked up things of mine in years past (her mom is a fan - hi, Leah's mom!).

This is my wonderful coworker Camille, who loves bright colours. This vintage Lady Manhattan blouse looks fantastic with her blazer.

She killed it! 

And Carol, who I spotted near the end of the day.

Showing off this awesome striped knit skirt (love the red tights!). Thank you, my dear friends, for getting into slow fashion with me. 

And finally, here's our theatre crew, getting ready to order dinner, many drinks and that yummy cheesecake at the Fernwood Inn pub before we go enjoy the play.

From left: Caro, Randall, Nancy, Cat, Yvonne and me! I love you guys. Mwah!