Very Secretary: Plaid Dupe and Wine Colours

Yesterday's outfit didn't quite gel, but I was feeling it today.

"Why aren't you going into the hall? What about the Stair Picture?"

This is an outfit from my weekend planning session, building a 'fit from my new-to-me vest. Colleague Vizz (not the cat) said I looked "very secretary."

• Mock-neck sweater - Nygard, thrifted; last seen here (3rd outfit) in March for Winesday
• Vest - InWear, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Skirt - Jez of Montreal, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in March with red leopard
• Shoes - Coffee Sumatra, Fluevog; last seen here in January with a 90s dress
• Loomed Lady coat (below) - vintage 60s, thrifted; last worn here in October

I actually really liked the vest - I recall pieces like this from the early 00s. It functions as a bridging piece between the plain black sweater and the leather skirt. 

"Stop blathering and open the door, Woman!"

The pattern is very much a rip-off imitation of Burberry's plaid, or as my fellow fashionistas on Substack say, a "dupe" (for duplicate, get it?). 

The leather skirt is such good quality, very thick and supple despite its age. 

"Sigh. It's not going to happen, right?"

I needed the armour today - it was a busy day. 

Outerwear! It's too dark in the morning for the Stair Pics, and the temps are hovering in the single digits. 

I like the wine colours with the Loomed Lady (she is pale yellow and blue). 

Accoutrements: 

This velvet scarf is becoming a quick favourite.

• Scarf - Echo
• Wool gloves - Parkhurst

The stuff: 

My colleagues were stunned that these shoes are over 14 years old. Hey, you buy quality and it lasts! I have passed 30 wears on these - this is my 31st outfit with them.

Black bling: 

My black and gold "set." I liked the salamander on my vest.

• Brown eelskin bangle - fake Gucci, vintage 80s, Italy, gift from Mom & Dad
• Hinged black eelskin bracelet - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Lizard brooch - gift from Cat
• Necklace - J. Crew, thrifted
• Earrings - thrifted
• Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neumann, Sweden, vintage mall
• Silver/onyx ring - Tocara, vintage fair