This also fulfills Reader Rita's request of "significant jewelry" - I'm wearing most of my amber collection, as it gets packed away for spring/summer to make way for my warm weather collection.
- Frock coat - Noa Noa sample; last worn here in February 2022 with pinks and floofy skirt
- T-shirt - Plum, thrifted; last seen here in June 2022 for a Mental Health Shop
- Vest - Denim & Supply by Ralph Lauren, thrifted; purchased here for $12.95
- Trousers - Long Tall Sally, consignment; last worn here in January with a bronze disco top
- Shoes - Summertime Moonbeams, Fluevog, consignment; last seen here in February with my loud leopard Boss Pants
Note the fabulous embroidery on the back (the front pocket also has cross-stitched detail).
It's such an unusual piece - I've never seen anything like it.
Without the jacket, which I did take off a couple of times.
We had a gloriously sunny afternoon.
I liked the vest - locked and loaded.
And I LOVE these trousers. Good choice, Ann. Orange Boss Lady Pants for the win!
Tuesday in the office always means loads of management types, so I like looking extra-profesh.
That's "professional" in slangy hep-cat talk, heh.
Outerwear - no coat! This coat has always been very snug (even when I was skinnier), so I only did up two buttons.
I only wore these thin gloves and a silk scarf - and I took them off on the way home.
The stuff:
These shoes remain comfortable.
Rediscovered bling:
Rita, I'll also be trying to wear some more of my copper and my Brutalist jewelry for you. I pack most of that away in the spring. So much jewelry, so little time!
- Belt - Roxy, thrifted
- Lacy cuff - handmade, Nashville, Tennessee
- Earrings - vintage 1920s, vintage mall, gift from L
- Necklace - vintage 1930s, vintage mall, gift from L
- Eelskin bangle - fake Gucci, gift from Mom and Dad, Italy, c. 1986
- Wooden ring - Dots
- Amber thumb ring - antique store, Sidney
- Amber ring - Past Times, gift from L, 1996
I "found" this lace cuff when my weekend re-org trickled over into my jewelry boxes.
That Noa Noa frock coat is a fabulous piece and an inspired choice with Ann's Boss Lady trousers. Professional without being corporate and dull, brilliant! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a once-in-a-lifetime treasure, Vix, especially as it's a sample piece, likely never mass-produced. Thank you!
DeleteOh, I'm honoured. I absolutely adore your orange Boss Lady trousers and I can't get over how great a fit they are. The frock coat is stunning and looks fantastic with the trousers. That's definitely Profesh, with a capital P! xxx
ReplyDeleteThey're one of the best-fitting pairs of trousers I've ever owned, and I'm always happy to wear them again. Thank you, my friend!
DeleteLove the outfit, it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Polly!
DeleteThat frock coat is such a great fit and shape. I love how your cotton vest echoes the shape. It does indeed look amazing with those orange trousers! x
ReplyDeleteI do love a classic fit-and-flare silhouette! Thank you!
DeleteI was hoping you would wear your new vest! It works well on its own and when coupled with this fabulous frock coat, well, they make a great combo! To my mind the frock coat is a statement piece, and I totally sense the profesh vibe. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
You know I like to wear my new things right away, Laurie! I like how the lapels overlap so perfectly too. Thank you, my dear!
DeleteI love the combination of the vest with the boss lady pants! Still holding out hope that I will find a pair of boss lady pants of my own one day!
ReplyDeleteThey're hard to find in thrift stores, but they are out there! Good luck!
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