Black and White Cookies

I felt like one yesterday. I bought an awesome new sweater while shopping with Deborah, and couldn't wait to wear it to work.

Ann Taylor tunic sweater, Talbots wool skirt, Boden boots. The sweater is wool and nylon, very light and warm. The sleeves are the right length and it has a split hem (shirttail hem?) so it doesn't pull over my hips. My ID badge was my jewelry, with big red earrings.

This is one of those outfits that isn't super flattering (not much of a visible waist), but oh so delightful to wear!

So close, and yet . . .

Admittedly, I didn't think long and hard about this outfit. I went for comfort and warmth, and hoped everyone would admire my boots. The long sleeve under short sleeve top conundrum strikes again, sadly. It just looks so obviously like I pulled a warm tee out of the dresser to render a summer dress winter-ready. I originally had an acid green cardigan over the dress, and it wasn't warm enough in the office. My condo is so toasty (7th floor, radiant heat) that I find it hard to put on enough clothing for February weather. 

The dress is kind of great, though. I made it last summer, in a fit of "I will sew my own clothes again and save lots of money!" I bought the fabric online, and love its stained glass look and forgiving stretch. Here's a closeup of the fabric and the necklace.

The boots are Boden, and therefore fit perfectly, are really well made, and totally worth the price.