Red Plaid, White Wings and Shoes

I've worn so much colour this month that I'm actually starting to miss some of the black in my wardrobe. I got my fix today with this black sweater with its white "wings" - I reclaimed it from the giveaway pile as a regret-me-not when I tidied up for Ciara a couple of weeks ago. 

I'm not sure why I put it in the giveaway in the first place; it's a beautiful Club Monaco sweater, and even has a matching peplum hem with matching white trim. Maybe it was the ruffles. I've been "off" ruffles lately. 

• Sweater - Club Monaco, thrifted; last worn here in February 2020 with a very short skirt
• Dress - Plum; last seen here last November 2020 for brunch with Betty
• Shoes - 5YMedio; last worn here in October with green pleats
• Coat (below) - Mallia, consignment; last seen here in February

If you wondered why the light in the stair picture is so pink, this was the sunrise happening while I took that pic. 

That's a very orange/pink sunrise. It did bring a brief flash of rain in the morning, but mostly it's been grey and cold. Brr. 

Back to the outfit. I've had this red plaid dress forever - it's also been grabbed out of the giveaway more than once. 

But I've never found a better red plaid dress, so it stays until I find an upgrade. 

That's a vintage half-slip hanging out the bottom - the dress is unlined, so I like a slip. 

I enjoyed the patterned tights with this look, plus the white shoes. 

Isn't that some sort of rule-breaking? White shoes + black tights? 

I'm sure it is for someone! Not me, obviously. 

Masked up - let's add some more pattern! 

I like the extra bits of white. 

Outerwear - it was cold enough for me to pull out this long wool coat. 

I found it last year at House of Savoy for a mere $78.00 - it's 70% baby alpaca wool, and 30% regular sheep wool, so it's snuggly warm. 

I like the red accessories with it. 

I also like the extra-long hem - and it has a big back slit for walking. 

All done up. 

I look slightly festive. 

Accoutrements:

I'm getting a lot of wear out of this scarf - apparently, I really needed a red-based patterned scarf! 

• Scarf - Carol Gold, Lazy Susan's
• Beret - Parkhurst, consignment
• Mask - by Mom
• Gloves - Echo, consignment

The stuff: 

I love these shoes - they are very comfy, that's a great heel, and I clomp around in them like a boss. 

Bold bling: 

I'd nearly forgotten about this belt - I wore it lower on my waist, as it's a bit big. 

• Belt - Mudd, vintage 90s, thrifted
• Studded cuff - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Vancouver
• Bakelite cuff - vintage, vintage mall, gift from L
• Silver/onyx ring - Toccara, vintage fair
• Silver earrings - Brenda Schoenfeld, 1992, vintage mall