Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Pink Plaid and Black Leather

Today's outfit was "workshopped" in my closet last night, planning around these new-to-me pink plaid pants.
While I'd like to match them to the mossy green in the plaid, I don't have a lick of that colour in my fall/winter wardrobe, so it's likely I'll move these to my spring/summer closet instead. 

  • Leather tee - Danier Leather, thrifted; last seen here in July with sequins
  • Shirt - Denver Hayes, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) layered under a dress in September
  • Pants - Frnch, consignment; purchased here NWT for $35.00
  • Shoes - Swordfish Marquis, Fluevog; last seen here (2nd outfit) in June with a painty skirt
  • Coat (below) - L'Atiste, consignment, Vancouver; last worn here in September

In the meantime, I did my best with what I had - a black tee! 
But not just any tee - this one has black leather on the front (the front is lined as well) and beading on the shoulders. 

And a poly-blend back with leather around the zipper. 
I layered a pink sleeveless shirt under it for warmth and to make the pink pants feel less lonely. 

I loved the oversized fit of the trousers, and those nice large pockets.
I stapled the front and back of the cuffs to the pant-leg so that they weren't so floppy. Yeah, I could stitch them, but realistically? Maybe in a few months?

Outerwear! 
More plaid! It was a clear and sunny day today, one of those gorgeous fall days. 

Accoutrements: 
A light scarf with some pink in it. 

  • Scarf - Banana Republic, thrifted
  • Leather gloves - consignment

The stuff: 
"Are those comfortable?" asked one of my colleagues. Oh my gosh, yes - they're men's! Ha ha, sort of kidding (they are unisex Fluevogs), but I did walk all over Seattle in these last autumn. 

Black and gold bling:
Oops, missed the collar points in the Stuff pic. 

  • Fang bangle - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Sidney
  • Hinged bangle and earrings - Alexis Bittar, consignment, gift from L
  • Double snake ring - consignment
  • Gold/amethyst ring - France Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
  • Collar points - consignment

I decorated the Reception area at work today. 
Ooh, spooky! 

13 comments:

  1. Oh, those trousers! I knew when you showed us them in your shopping treasures that not only would they look good on you, but that I was going to love what you did with them. Done and done! Significantly super swell slacks, Sheila! (And can’t wait to see them with mossy green!) readerrita

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    1. Thank you so much, Rita! I'm excited to style them up with a t-shirt and I have a great spring/summer Adidas bomber that will look amazing with them, I think.

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    2. Ugh. Sorry about the incomplete reply. Tried to add a space and I fat thumbed the publish button.
      Here’s how that was supposed to go: My “S” sentence was in honor of the spooky month and your snake rings…

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  2. Sheer comfort, perhaps one of the best qualities of any outfit! Spiffy looking with room to move and to sit without losing circulation at the crease between torso and legs; any pants like that are perfect! I like the office decorations you set up, especially the architectural cutout. Are there (or will there be) edible treats in the cauldron?
    Cheers, Laurie

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    1. Yup, there is no reason not to be comfortable in one's clothes! Yes, lots of room, and they were delightfully swooshy to walk in (and not a tripping hazard either).
      Not sure about treats (dangerous for me!) - I won't be in the office on Hallowe'en itself.

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  3. The trousers have delivered! Super cool outfit!
    Loving the Halloween decs too!

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  4. that is a cute but also sophisticated Halloween decor for the workplace!

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    1. There are other decorations too - but I don't like showing much of my office.

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  5. Those trousers are phenomenal on you! xxx

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