Boss Lady Volume, Peak Teal and Copper

Another busy Tuesday, with lots of folks around in the office. Gotta look profesh! 

I felt very much a Boss Lady in this outfit. I enjoyed striding around in it while I gave a tour of the office to a new director. 

• Wool jacket - Pims, vintage 80s, consignment; purchased here for $30.00
• Top - Le Chateau, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Wool trousers - Red Valentino, consignment; last worn here in March with more pinstripes
• Shoes - Chanii B; last seen here in March with Loud Pants
• Eclipse coat (below) - Welsh, vintage, consignment; last worn here in October

It's about time I wore this new-to-me wool vintage jacket that I bought last summer - I put some effort in last night and styled it up in my closet. 

It always helps when I do an actual try-on with new pieces, especially one that is not a standard shape. I learned what necklines work best with it, for instance.

I matched volume with volume and kept the waist narrow with the buttoned-up jacket. I would also do this with a big full skirt - and also a skinny pencil skirt.

I wish it still had its shoulder pads - shoot, I should have worn my cami with the built-in pads. D'oh! Next time! 

It was really comfortable to work in  - look at that big box pleat in back. It's just made for tying furiously all day. 

The trousers are a classy brand (Valentino's cheaper line, Red) but are unlined. I have full pant-liners (like a slip only pants) but they're bright white and show the small constellation of moth-holes. This time, I wore knee-highs plus long sporty shorts under them. It worked well - they're so wide they barely touch my legs. 

First wearing of this new-to-me teal top and it gets a big thumbs up - great colour, excellent fit and a good cut for me. It's also very long, so doesn't untuck when I sit. 

I've reached Peak Teal Sleeveless Top! How exciting. 

Outerwear - ta-dah! 

I'm such a fan of this coat - it rained on the way home and it barely got damp. 

Incognito. 

More big pockets. It was a good pocket day.

Accoutrements: 

A very soft silk scarf, snuggly warm. 

• Scarf - Jay Sutton, consignment; purchased here for $15.00
• Mohair toque - thrifted
• Gloves - consignment

The stuff: 

I've had these shoes for nearly eight years - we go way back. They're getting a bit faded and worn, but so am I. 

Copper bling: 

I ran an errand at the Post Office and the person who helped me LOVED all my copper and had a long look at it. It's so nice when someone appreciates it. 

• Copper/enamel cuff - Matisse by Renoir, vintage 60s, vintage expo
• Copper cuff (matching earrings not worn) - Renoir, vintage 50s, consignment
• Copper ball ring - vintage, consignment
• Shiny copper rings - Glee
• Copper/enamel earrings - Matisse by Renoir, vintage 50s, Grandma J's
• Copper brooch - thrifted

I liked having a bit of Grandma with me today - I remember her wearing these earrings in the 70s.