It feels like it has been a long time since I did a "what I wore post", especially with no new handiwork to show off.
Tunic: (dress) Dolce Vita, 2006 or 2007, often worn and previously posted
Turtleneck: Spanx, 2011
Jeans: DKNY, new
Shoes: Heavy Machine, September 2010
Bracelet: gift from G, sometime in the '80s.
Necklace: Siman Tu, perhaps 2007 or 2008.
I often tend to fall into a rut, wearing the same outfit over and over again without really varying the details. For example, for a long time I wore this tunic exclusively with dark jeans and a navy turtleneck. Boring. This fall and winter I wore it several times with tees with varying necklines but no turtlenecks, and it was okay but I had trouble aligning the perfect combination of tunic, top, and jewelry.
For me, the white turtleneck was something new and almost daring as it opened up many new possibilities and I had fun playing with jewelry and accessories in the morning. This necklace is one I always tell myself I should wear more and I am thrilled that it worked out so well with these pieces.
Oddly enough wearing white has completely changed my perception of the piece and how to wear it. I think there are more options lurking in my closet, options that never occurred to me before. Sometimes the smallest changes open our eyes to entire new vistas.
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7 responses to “Transitional Dressing”
I have those same shoes! I wore them to a fancy restaurant and got a really good table.
What a great combo! It’s amazing isn’t it, how sometimes just changing up one of the colors really opens new doors. LOVE that necklace and bracelet!
nice outfit. It looks great with the white turtleneck- the necklace is divine!
Mardel: I love the tunic!
I love the mixture of colors and textures. Lovely.
That’s such a pretty tunic! Cannot say why but I’ve completely forsaken turtlenecks. (Though suspect reason is that I’ve gained in the bust.) Nice to see your shoes- and toes!
Duchesse, I think that I have had the same issue with turtlenecks (gaining in the bust) but I can pull them off with a strong vertical line to offset. It helps that I have a long neck, which the turtleneck emphasizes, as I am short from shoulder to bust and if Im not careful can look like a pouter pigeon. Not a look I care to cultivate, nor would any middle aged woman I suspect.
Toes are a nice contrast to high necklines dont you think?