This is the type of office look I did for years and years in the Before Times, but which now feels not so much me. Colleague Vizz (a real person, not the cat) loved this outfit.
- Leather studded jacket - Michael Kors, consignment; last worn here in March over my Kenzo tiger dress
- Blouse - Nygard Black Label, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in February with black, green and copper
- Wool-blend skirt - Totonko, vintage 00s, thrifted; purchased here for $9.00
- Tall leather boots - Stuart Weitzman, consignment; last worn here in September with COS velvet
- Leather coat (below) - Jeno de Paris, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in September
Leather, studs and tall boots for the badassery.
This blouse is still useful to me, but when I retire I'll pass it along. That (retirement) won't be happening any time soon, however.
The skirt was good. Not too tight, good pockets.
I didn't take the studded leather jacket off at all, but here's the outfit without it. Note the belt over the high waist - I did this back in the late 80s/early 90s all the time.
Outerwear - it was very windy with torrential downpour on the way to work. My leather coat dried out during the day.
I was snug and warm, and the hat stayed on well in the swirling breezes.
On the walk home, it was merely windy.
Accoutrements:
- Scarf - Pierre Cardin, vintage 80s, Mom's
- Hat - Delux, Saanich Fair, c. 2008
- Leather gloves - Roeckl, consignment
The stuff:
- Grommet belt - gift from Ruth
- Skinny belt - Nygard
Blurry bling:
I was holding Vizzini when I took this - I blame his purring for the blurring.
- Fingerprint earrings - Daisung Kim, MoMA, thrifted; purchased here for $2.00
- Silver/green stone ring - consignment, Sidney
- Silver/onyx ring - Tocara, vintage fair
I love the simple styling of this new tartan skirt Sheila. Perfectly plaid (played)!!!! Lovely to see you darling xxx
ReplyDeleteYou too, Anna! Thanks so much!
DeleteWhat fabulous boots! I love them! X
ReplyDeleteI do too - I'm a sucker for tall, shiny, faux croc! Thanks, Jess!
DeleteThe skirt seems like the perfect plaid skirt! Wow, the boots are impressive when seeing them close up; I like the sheen and the crinkle. Definitely adds a bit of badassery! (That’s a great word Sheila!)
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Cheers, Laurie
It's definitely up there - I have a few plaid skirts! Yes, love that detail. Feel free to adopt "badassery" for your own use, Laurie!
DeleteYAY!! Fingers and toes crossed!
Oh, that jacket is fab! I love the studs and how it takes your skirt and blouse to that badass look. Love how the plaids match, too…that always drives me crazy. I won’t even buy the thing if the plaids (or even stripes) don’t match unless it’s intentional. It’s rainy here in Central Indiana, but warm for the beginning of November. I’m anxiously awaiting tomorrow morning…cautiously optimistic we will have some blue and not orange in the White House.
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Thanks so much, Marsha! I especially like that the studs go around to the back of the neck and back of the hem - I loathe when designers "forget" about the rear view. I'm also always watching for lined-up patterns.
DeleteGood luck!!
Those boots are awesome!. Looking great as always
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DeleteThe leather jacket and over-the-knee boots definitely lift this outfit, Sheila, and it's always a joy to see your teal leather trench. I'm forever on the lookout for something similar, so far without success. That said, I'm in desperate need of some second-hand shopping ... xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ann! These types of coats are so rare now...and I think you need some retail therapy, my friend!
DeleteYou inspired me to dig out the tartan skirts lurking at the back of the Kinky Shed and list them on Vinted - I sold the lot! xxx
ReplyDeleteSuiting is going to come back in the next couple of years, Vix, I swear! So glad you sold it all!
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