The important issues: what do I really need to add to my clothing and shoe wardrobe for fall? The only purchases I've made thus far are cardis in navy and cream and a really long ameythst sweater tunic that is supposed to be a dress on a 20-something, but I plan to wear with a knee length black skirt and boots.
I'm thinking:
Boots--I have black, but I'm not wild about them. Brown is good, but not exactly sure how to wear them.
Heeled Mary Janes--should have gotten some last year, but I couldn't find any at a decent price. I need something closed-toe that is not too dressy.
Coat--I do not own a winter coat. I did snag a gorgeous black rain trench last May (it was in the lost and found at school and no one claimed it. London Fog, fully lined, classic shape w/ belt. LOVE!). I think I want a 'car coat', but no idea after that.
Black trousers--I only have a couple of pair right now. One is high-waisted/full leg that I adore, but may be a bit snug w/ a tucked in blouse right now (must.do.cardio.tomorrow!) and the other is just a regular ol' pair of black trousers in a lyrca/polyester/non-organic fabric. I love these because they are uber-forgiving and super comfy while not looking like I'm schlepping. Are there any 'must-have' styles this fall?
Trouser jeans--I finally found a pair at Sears of all places, but sadly, they are a wee bit snug. I do intend to be able to wear them by T-giving. I don't want to be a one-trick pony with them, though. Mine are a very dark blue--almost black in some light. Can I get away with a more denim shade?
Flowy blouses--I'm torn on these because I fear I look preggo. I wore a very sack-like dress to work last week--it's adorable: pucci-esque (only in the fact that it is multi-colored blocks not in the actual look of the print, but you get the idea) tunic that has no waist at all. It came with a tie belt, but the loops are low on my hips, so tying the belt made a very unfortunate silhouette. I think if I was about thirty pounds lighter I could wear the belt, but as for now--no belt I bought it at Primark in London on Oxford street--my mecca for cheap, trendy clothes. What the hell was I talking about? Oh yeah, blouses. The dress definitely pushed the maternity edge from some angles, so I'm not sure about the blouses. Is that a style one should avoid if not flat-chested? Or super size 4 thin?
Hats--I love hats. I have a hat haircut again. What style? I have a few newsboy style and a couple of what I can only classify as Fidel Castro style caps, but what else? Casual--not dressy. I don't dress up.
I'm off to haunt some blogs--I feel as if I've been away for a year. I have a lot of catching up to do!
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I don't visit very often, because you don't blog often enough! :)
Winter must-haves - I saw a brocade car-coat that I've been coveting for 2 weeks now. I'm thinking it's a must have for me. It's in jewel tones and is scrumptious.
There's alot of different boots out now. I'm really liking a few of the ankle boots.
that's all I've got
I have been online shopping happy lately. I've bought 2 coats, 3 dresses, 2 skirts, and... well, that's enough. Plus I bought quit a few things last month at Kmart on sale. I still have clothes I haven't worn from that trip.
The one coat is a light green, and is one of those 4 in 1 jackets from Kmart. I never used to think Kmart would have anything, but lo and behold, they have some great sales. This one was $37, so I thought it was a good deal, and I figured if I did not like it, I would take it back. Well, I really like it!
Not to write a book on your blog, but the jacket has a liner that comes out,is reversable, has pockets on both sides of the lining, plus zippered pockets on the main body of the jacket, plus a hood, and it doesn't make me look fat. If you go to Kmart's site you can probably see it in the regular women's sizes, though mine is a 2x.
Then there is the suede look long coat with leopard fur lining and trim on the collar and cuffs. I haven't received that one yet, but the picture looks good. It was on sale for 57. Not bad, if it looks as good in person as it does in the catalog picture. If it doesn't suit me, then I will have to send it back to Lane Bryant catalog.
I also ordered a berber coat for Cait, and she likes it a lot. It is long, black, and has a hood. I'm thinking of buying her one of the 4 in 1 Kmart jackets, too.
The skirts - one is a plain dark gray aline skirt that I think will go with just about any blouse in my closet. I plan to wear that with boots. I have some ginger colored suede boots that I think will look good with it.
I don't have black boots, except for a pair of ankle high black boots, which I have not worn in a long while. I'll have to get my winter stuff out this weekend.
I just threw out a few things with stretched out, dried out elastic waists.
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