Printed Denim Suit and Burgundy Bits

Sneaking in a wearing of my wonderful denim Kenzo suit today, and one more outing for these sky-high heels.

I might keep the suit out - it would work in summer for sure, and I'd like to try it with sneakers. Not so much the shoes - I have no burgundy in my spring/summer wardrobe. 

• Denim suit - Kenzo Jeans, vintage 80s, consignment; last worn here in January 2024 with green accents
• Silk/cotton top - Eddie Bauer, thrifted; last worn here at Bowker Creek with Mom in February
• Shoes - Queen of Prussia Louise, Fluevog; last seen here (2nd outfit) in October 2024 to a burlesque event
• Puffer coat (below) - Donna Karan, consignment; last worn here (but not shown - I wore it to the VFF Gala) in February

My colleagues were suitably impressed by my swanky look today. Colleague Stuart positively gushed - I always let folks know I welcome comments on my outfits (but never my body!). Coworker Viz gasped when he saw it.

"Just wear black every day like me."

Surprise! This is a black denim textile - you're looking at the BACK of it, which has been printed with blue, grey and black flowers.

This is only the third time I've worn it and the first time with burgundy - a success.

The green bits were good too, but I think the first time I wore it with my purple boots and sweater is still the best combo. I'd like to do yellow with it. 

The jacket is very boxy and the skirt is high-waisted.

It was quite comfortable for my workday. 

Without the jacket, which I took off after huffing up the stairs. 

"I demand to be in your picture."

I had originally planned to wear the Pastelli vintage brooch at my neck like this, but didn't like it once I put the jacket on - you may have noticed that I ended up with it on my pocket instead.

Snuggly outerwear. 

I walked to work - not in heels, of course! My trusty floral Docs are still going strong. 

Accoutrements: 

I really like this scarf, can you tell? 

• Scarf - Zadig & Voltaire, consignment
• Toque - thrifted
• Wool gloves - Parkhurst

The stuff: 

These shoes are actually pretty comfortable, but I'll be wearing flats or something foot-friendly for Mom-Day tomorrow! 

Red bling: 

I threaded this pony hair belt through the belt loops of the skirt. I like that I now have three dark red bits in my "set".

• Leather belt - Gap, thrifted
• Silver grape cuff - Karen's
• Red stone cuff - thrifted
• Silver chain ring - Mexican, consignment
• Silver/red stone ring - thrifted
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
• Brooch - Pastelli, vintage 60s, Grandma S's
• Silver earrings - Israeli, consignment