Finding what Fits

I'm on the way for my 4 hour round trip to pick up my son from his holiday vacation w/my parents. I had on a much better outfit and decided I'd rather be comfy, so the giant sweater wins.  This is the same huge sweater that I couldn't get to work with the pencil skirt, it's definitely good for days like this.  Black leggings, brown boots -- I really need to get these boots in black! 

Also, since it seems to be puffer season at YLF, I have a pic with mine as well. Purple with a huge fur hood (which total overkill for around here, but since today is rainy and we may see a snowflake, it qualifies!   Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!  

I can't wear it to the office, but on days when I'm working from home, I wear jeans and a hoodie or a long sleeved tee...and throw on a vest for errands.  I love this vest, but it does my figure no favors.  I look like a block!  The white vest must be a different size, because I didn't look nearly as big in it. Time to find a thinner down vest. 

I discovered thinner materials w/zips or half zips in the front are warm, but still flattering to my figure and don't hide all of the curves.  This one is a Smartwool long-sleeved pullover, and though it's as thin and comfy as a tee shirt, it's really warm.  My favorite Keens + fun socks top off the look for sitting in my office all day long and watching the cold drizzle. They look like brown clown shoes, but feel so good! 

Today I found all of the pieces for my remote setup for my camera - you can't see my excitement, but it means I might actually get a family photo for holiday cards this year! Whohoo!

I usually don't wear flats with these jeans, but Friday I had some running around to do, and these were the only two flats I could find a matching pair of (I hate when that happens!). These are technically "straight leg" jeans, but they are as tight as I care for denim to fit on me.  I usually wear these with tall boots, and they  look like normal skinnies.

This purple dress that I wore today is one of my favorite dresses.  It was a steal that I found end of season at Banana Republic one year.  It has fun sleeves and a great shape when it's belted.  It's freezing cold today, so that gave me a chance to throw on my black leggings, knee high wool socks and layer the heck out of this.  I was pulling up leggings all day, so I think that while it was a warm idea and my legs looked fine, I need something higher waisted!

Today is one of those days I just felt like comfortable shoes and loud pink socks. I pulled out the Danskos, tried to shine them up (and it didn't work), so they look completely matte navy blue - a major conditioning fail.  This means they blend in better with today's trouser jeans, and they're not standing out and making people aware that I'm rocking the clogs.

Does anyone else with larger thighs have the problem that your creases show at the bottom of the leg and are completely gone at the top?? I hate that! I love a good pants crease and seeing myself in daily photos reminds me that they don't look as polished as I think they do.

I think I might be converted to team Ankle pants.  After years of staying away from crops, and skinny ankle pants and feeling like they just weren't the right proportion for my leg shape, I've given in...and I kind of like it!

Green, black and white is today's combo.  After having my Okalas already visit the cobbler for repair, I'm being more careful about wearing them from car to office (which is only a 2 block walk).  My gold accessories match my gold walking flats. I wish I could find these in silver!

NO-Vember trudges on, and I'm realizing I usually don't repeat my outfits in a 3-4 week span.  Buying pieces that interchange with my wardrobe has been my thing for a few years now, and this month I'm really seeing the versatility in action.  I never buy an item than can be only work with one outfit - I usually don't buy "outfits" either.  A few weeks ago I picked up this plaid moto zip vest to go with a few winter outfits. Today its just cool enough to play with my first idea.  3/4 sleeve ponte dress, tights and booties. This is the first time I've worn booties instead of my knee highs with a dress...feeling all kinds of out of proportion, but I'm here and I'm going with it!  The vest is made to zip all the way up, but my chest isn't having any of that!  Thankful for vests with diagonal zippers!

Two pics - #1, how I walked into work #2 - the inside look.  I am deftly afraid of this white bag my husband got me for my birthday.  It's just BEGGING for me to ruin it!  Not one of my more versatile bags at all.

This jacket was a find a few months ago, it's dark navy with brass buttons, and it has a really nice shape in the back, it's longer, almost like a riding jacket.  Paired with one of my favorite maxi dresses to wear in the fall and winter.  Today's temps will be in the 70s, so it's fall-like without being ultra warm.

I added fun socks with my booties, because I love crazy unexpected socks! 

Pretty chilly out, so I pulled out the thick tights and boots this morning.  I took the cue from last time I wore this dress and left out the military jacket. 

I had originally accessorized with gold, until a very talented co-worker came in this morning with a long-forgotten necklace I requested.  I had to switch up accessories!  It's not a perfect match, but I really love how this necklace feels, and it's the perfect length.  I'm going to get much wear out of it this winter! 

I bought this shirt fully knowing that it wasn't the perfect button up fit, but I'm determined I'm going to wear it into submission!  I love a ruffle front shirt, even though conventional wisdom says leave the ruffles for the small busted.  This one isn't flouncy ruffles, which tend to bounce and jump when you walk, they are rather structured, so I felt I could try to bend the rules a bit.  I purchased it to go with my red pencil skirt, but I can't figure out my footwear, so it's been hanging out in the closet for a while.

Today, I grabbed it to layer with a gray cardi, even though I swore off wearing blouses like this under sweaters. It was too late this morning to change (that's a common theme with me!).  I left home this morning with all sleeves down.  I took a photo with them down until I realized what was really bugging me about the look and I rolled the sleeves up, which creates much less pull around the bust for me.  I like it better this way.

Also showing an up close detail of the navy stripes, as well as my fun purple eyeglasses.

Today was supposed to be a day I just stayed in the office getting work done, and instead turned into hours on my feet photographing at a conference. Luckily I had on flat boots...unfortunately I realized they could really use some comfort insoles!

I love this color combo, couldn't find a coat this morning so I grabbed the white down vest and the leopard scarf. I go hot and cold, so vests are best this time of year for me.  Excuse my *so so sullen* expression below. I really was feeling happy - when I don't smile, my natural expression is a frown :).