Olive is one of my favorite colors, and I am in love with this new silk skirt. I bought it online from Talbots, at a terrific sale price of about $30 (it's now $59). It has a wide smocked waist (really comfortable), side pockets, and it's my perfect length. My all-time favorite skirt shape is the full, gathered skirt, like this one. It feels so good to walk around in. I expect to give it a lot of wear this Fall and Winter.
I'm crazy for the top too (do I need more interests??). It's Vivienne by Vivienne Tam, purchased at Ross for about $8 (similar on eBay). I love the slouchy shape. I realize I could be defining my own shape better than I do in this outfit, but I just plain love slouchy-over-full. And I know I will be just as happy/comfortable at the end of the day as I am at 9 AM.
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| Brown suede pumps: Coldwater Creek, 2009 |
How do those of you in warm climates make the transition to Fall? And do you have favorite silhouettes that you find yourself drawn to, time after time?
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I love those colors and to think your scored it at Ross!
ReplyDeleteIt stays warm in the Mid-Atlantic region a long time. I move to dark colored cottons. If it's not raining and I need something for chilly mornings I wear a wool sweater.
If the leaves didn't all fall off the trees and have to be raked it'd be my favorite season!
In looking in my closet, it appears that olive is one of my favorites too! Your outfit is very pretty. I love the full skirt on you.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, we will soon have cold weather, so I don't have to worry about the transition to fall.
What a beautiful shade of green, it loos gorgeous on you! You also gave me confidence that people in warmer climates (me) can still have a great fall fashion.
ReplyDeleteI think that your shape is defined very well in that outfit and you are Marni-chic.
ReplyDeleteIf you love it, wear it!!! The colors are divine.
ReplyDeleteThat colour suits you so well. Lovely outfit Patti.
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love your skirt!
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is so perfect it is in with what Margaret Howell ust showed at london fashion week - will post pic soon x
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, i absolutely love this color combination and how that skirt looks.
ReplyDeleteI think if you wanted to step up the look tucking the top in would look accentuate your nice figure :)
I regards to the transition for summer to fall - well I guess one thing I do is wear less sandals - but for the most part i keep the same wardrobe because at the end it's always hot outside and freezing in the office !
I really like the slouchy top. I'm guilty of wearing things that hide my shape just because I love them too. The colors are great on you :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so creative! I love those colors on you. It's warm here too, so I just keep wearing what I wear in Summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I googled her show and I'm very flattered by the comparison. Love that slouchiness.
ReplyDeleteI lov e olive color too. You can wear baggy and look fantastic because you are in great shape. Love that skirt!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, you always look so stylish and happy! Olive is a color I like but can't figure out why!
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Oh, my: I am INSANELY envious. I love those olive and gold tones, and I don't have enough of them in my own closet! You look mahvelous!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I do have a favorite silhouette: a little fuller on top, but nipped in at the waist, then narrow and straight on bottom (like a classic pencil skirt). I do love those full skirts on the rest of you, but I just never like them on me. Not sure if it's a psychological block of some kind, or if it truly doesn't flatter.
nice olive outfit! Those shoes are great! I like the cut of that top, I presumed it's black behind. The fabric is gorgeous, I always like the shimmery, cool and soft feel of the silk fabric, except I don't like it that it has to be dry cleaned.
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This is a beautiful silhouette, and I love the colors. I'm loving full skirts for fall.
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