Red Boss Lady Pants, Floral and Not-Van Herpen

Some of my spring/summer clothes are languishing due to the weather not being warm enough to wear them. This outfit features a bunch of those things. 

I totally whiffed on the Stair Picture this morning - I didn't even realize it until I uploaded the photos! 

• Jacket - Kenzo Jungle, vintage, thrifted; last worn here in September 2021 with celadon suede
• Top - Sandra Angelozzi, consignment; purchased here for $24.95
• Trousers - Zara, thrifted; last seen here in August 2021 with a split kimono dress
• Shoes - 5YMedio; last worn here in May for a walk at Elk Lake

Here's the outfit without the jacket, so you can see my new-to-me top that I've been waiting since January to wear. 

The top's hem dips up on either side - it's easier to put my hands in my pockets, and I don't ruin the line of the blouse. Genius. 

My co-tenant Emily gasped when she saw the blouse - it reminded her of Iris Van Herpen's digitally-printed creations (here, link 'cause I love). 

I wish! Someday when I'm uber-famous and walking a red carpet, maybe! For now, it's not-Van Herpen.

I had to try a bunch of things on to figure out what would work with this blouse due to the unusual shape.

I actually really liked the cropped, fitted jacket over it. This lovely floral number is by one of my favourite designers, Kenzo Takada (RIP, stupid COVID!). 

The red pants are a linen blend. 

They are such Boss Lady pants! I love striding about in them. They are very swooshy.

Masked up.

I'm so glad I hemmed the pants last year. 

Ready for outside. I wore the jacket open with a scarf to fill in the neckline. 

I can do it up...but I chose not to (it's a little tight). 

Accoutrements: 

I loved how well this scarf went with everything. 

• Scarf - Metropolitan Museum of Art, thrifted
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

Adore these shoes. I have at least three pairs of white shoes now - it's a surprisingly useful colour.

Matchy bling: 

I wore the chain bracelet inside out for half the day until I finally noticed it. 

• Chain bracelet - Stella & Dot, thrifted
• Leather/steel cuff - Rimanchik
• Earrings - Tania Gleave, Vancouver
• Fulvia Rig - Wendy Brandes
• Silver/enamel ring - antique store, Sidney