Welcome back, my friends, to good ol' Monday. Wait? It's Tuesday? Oh, this is good news.
I fully armoured up for today, in bright colours. "Oh, you're painty coloured!" said colleague Vizz. "Exactly!" I said.
A splash of coral, a swoosh of mustard, a bit of burgundy, some orange dabbles, and a liberal glop of pale pink. Don't forget the black and gold!
- Sweater - M by Missoni, thrifted; purchased here for $39.95
- Camisole - not tracked, thrifted
- Skirt - Soaked in Luxury; last seen here in May with a velvet jacket
- Sneakers - Findlay, consignment; last worn here in September with space pants and green satin
- Leather trenchcoat (below) - vintage 90s, thrifted; last seen here a week ago
I built the outfit in a flurry of fabrics over the weekend - I played in my closet for over an hour, creating enough outfits to take me into December. It felt so good!
I liked it otherwise - I left the hem untucked and flapped my bell sleeves around.
The skirt stays out all year - it seems to go with everything! It's a fake wrap-around with a (sparkly) black elasticated waist, and is lined in a light pink.
I've gone through many "I Left It Out In the Rain" skirts over the years.
This is the best one I've had. Peak Painty Skirt!
It's still bright enough to warrant my sunnies in the morning, but not on the way home.
I prefer being Incognito.
Not really ready to go back to an office of people - it was a busy day.
I'm going to have to get my warmer coats out soon - Leather Weather is drawing to an end.
Accoutrements:
I'll have to unpack the really warm scarves too!
- Silk scarf - vintage, thrifted
- Bucket hat - Picabo, vintage 00s, vintage fair
- Wool gloves - Parkhurst
Golden bling:
The sweater has a massive neckline - I liked how this bib necklace filled it in.
- Necklace - consignment
- Leather belt - Sangiorgio, vintage, consignment
- Eelskin bird bracelet - vintage sale
- Eelskin "GG" bracelet - fake Gucci, Italy, c. 1986, gift from Mom & Dad
- Brass ring - vintage 70s, vintage mall
- Amber ring - c. 1996
- Earrings - thrifted
How was your Monday Tuesday?
That's a wonderful skirt! Pleated skirts are so fabulous, know idea why they ever were frumpy!!
ReplyDeleteFor years, they were denoted as being for "older ladies" only. I'm glad to see pleated skirts out there for everyone! Thanks, Nancy!
DeleteWhat a wonderfully coloured outfit.
ReplyDeleteThe faux wrap skirt is so lovely!
Fabulous coat as well.
You look fantastic!
Thanks so much, Ivana!
DeleteThis is such a cheerful look! And, now, that song (you know…the one about leaving the cake out in the rain…who does that) is stuck in my head! I really like the swooshy skirt. Every time I see that trench, I wonder if it’s one I had. But, that was back in the 70s. I really wish I’d kept it. Have a fabulous day!
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Ha, yes, I was thinking of that song - is it Olivia Newton-John?
DeleteI doubt this is your old coat, but it is from the 70s - these were EVERYWHERE back then, and I still see very similar ones in vintage stores.
This outfit speaks of color, comfort and a fabulous necklace! In one of your posts (maybe it was your recent Substack?) you asked how we armor up (or something to that effect). Well, for me it would be wearing rings and bracelets (strong arms and hands!) or amazing boots (kick ass) or a statement piece of clothing that was also comfortable. I guess overall, though, on those occasions when I feel like everything I'm wearing is 'me' and is comfortable, then I feel ready to take on whatever comes my way. Oh, and big bold colorful earrings, they ALWAYS rock!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
Aw, thank you so much, Laurie! I agree with armouring up with jewelry - when I wear jewelry that belonged to friends, family or loved ones it makes me feel like they are all with me, lending me strength and support. I love that you armour up that way!
DeleteWhat a sight for sore eyes your painty coloured Monday - or is it Tuesday - outfit is, Sheila! I'd gladly have both your M for Missoni sweater and Peak Painty Skirt in my wardrobe. And I'm loving that gorgeous bucket hat too! xxx
ReplyDeleteHee, I knew you would get it, as a fellow office drone, Ann! I'm really pleased with the bucket hat - it stays on without mussing up my hair!
DeleteThat skirt is so gorgeous...like wearable art!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat fabulously cheery colours! x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vix!
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