Brown Corduroy Suit and Pink Blouse (and Shredded Tights)

Another week, here we go. Only a few more outfits left in the fall/winter season of my closet! 

Today's outfit features a blouse I haven't worn yet, and a repeat of this new-to-me suit and one of my favourite pairs of shoes that deserved another wearing. 

I saw a few people in the office today, and nearly everyone commented on this gorgeous wide-wale cord suit.

• Suit: JL Bennett, vintage 90s, thrifted; first seen here in October 2020 with yellow owls
• Blouse - Cache (cash-AY!), thrifted; last worn here in June 2018 with Valentino
• Shoes - Queen of Prussia Louise, Fluevog; last seen here (2nd outfit) in January with blue and wine

It's so gorgeous and soft - it's like wearing a teddy bear.

I suppose at some point I'll wear the pieces as separates, but for now, I'm just enjoying the brief blip of popularity that suits are going through. 

"I would like to go in the hallway."

All buttoned up. I only wore it like this when going to and from work. 

I also didn't take the jacket off, but here it is so you can have a proper gander at the blouse. I have a pale pink cami on as well, but it blends into my skin. 

It's a lovely pale pink stretch silk, with snaps instead of buttons. I do find it tricky to wear, other than with browns and tans, but I adore the equestrian bit-and chain motifs on it. I haven't had it very long (this is only its 4th wear), but I only paid $10 for it. 

You know I look for my patterns to line up. It's a hallmark of quality! 

You might have noticed that I have matching pale pink nylons on with a diamond tone-on-tone design. 

Masked up. 

"Woman! You are not paying attention to me!"

Sadly, I lost my balance on the way home and wiped out on the sidewalk, shredding the whole front of my left shin. Other than a bit of damage to my pride, and some road-rash (I have a boo-boo, it hurts!), I'm fine, but the tights are now toast. Dang. Good thing they were only $1.99. 

I attempted to put the Fuzzy Flamingo on, but was defeated by the massive shoulder pads in this blazer. Screw it, I'm skipping a coat! 

"I'm just going to sit here and stare at the door. What a sad cat I am."

I was a little chilly in the morning, but not too bad. 

Outerwear bling: 

A nice thick silk scarf to keep my neck warm, and cashmere-lined long leather gloves for my hands/wrists. 

• Scarf - vintage, thrifted
• Gloves - Club Monaco, consignment
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

These shoes are so pretty. They are actually very comfy to wear on a quiet day in the office. 

Excessive bling: 

I loaded it on! 

• Chunky gold necklace - Givenchy, vintage 80s, vintage fair
• Bead/wire necklace - Oscar & Libby's
• Gold chain - Grandma J's, vintage 80s
• Earrings - Hamilton, ON
• Chain/leather bracelet - thrifted
• Bangle - faux Gucci, gift from Mom & Dad, Italy, c. 1987
• Tortoiseshell link bracelet - J. Crew, thrifted
• Silver/crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence, Italy
• Amber ring - c. 1997

Check out the gorgeous view of the Castle this morning. 

I love that morning light!