Second day of the Festive December challenge. For church and a later lessons and carols Advent program I wore a black merino top with a black lace tube skirt, black leather tall boots, black fleece-lined tights and black leather trench coat. For relief from all the black, a silk black, white and grey scarf and sparkly snowflake earrings from yesterday were added. You can’t see all the textures very well, so I took a photo of part of the lace skirt, tights and boots. Lots of black with pearls or sparkly beads at church today although several went deep purple for Advent. I welcome your comments and suggestions.
On the closet edit, I discovered a wool dress that I feel is too short even with leggings and a black velvet top that seems too tight. Both are history. The lace skirt I am wearing needs to earn its place. It does not get much wear in my mostly casual life, but has its moments like dressing up a sweater and tights and boots on a very cold day to be part of a warm comfortable outfit. You will probably see it again this month.
Festive Challenge: WIW 12-2: a column of festive black in leather and lace
24 Comments
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Katerina replied 5 years ago
Always great to see a black textural outfit and yours is excellent. The scarf lightens up the black and is wonderful with your hair. I have a sugar eye for leather coats and wow, yours is gorgeous. The skirt seems to have earned its place, I hope. Very nicely done!
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Jane replied 5 years ago
The scarf is beautiful with your hair. I love the textures, and I have a soft spot for lace skirts!
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rachylou replied 5 years ago
I like it! Kinda cyberpunk :)
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Elizabeth P replied 5 years ago
Lovely, joy! I love the textures.
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Kathie replied 5 years ago
Warm and festive! The leather trench is absolutely beautiful, and so elegant paired with the silk scarf.
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Cardiff girl replied 5 years ago
You look very elegant.subtle nods to the season are what’s required in early December I feel and this is what you have achieved.
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lyn67 replied 5 years ago
Love the black and whites, always festive, esp if lace, too! Your hair is the best accessory, again!:-)
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Christina F. replied 5 years ago
This is very elegant-festive. Well done! You look wonderful, and I agree that the scarf is great on you.
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Runcarla replied 5 years ago
Trinity from 'The Matrix' for the real world!
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replied 5 years ago
A column of black is so sophisticated on you - with your fantastic hair, the whole thing is dynamite!
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JAileen replied 5 years ago
You look very modern - the hip grandma! Your hair is gorgeous, as usual,
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replied 5 years ago
Seconding runcarla! And fleece tights are the best for the cold :)
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Joy replied 5 years ago
Thank you all for your encouragement and kind comments. I enjoyed the textures from this outfit and felt festive.
It may be past time for a haircut. -
Jaime replied 5 years ago
Texture party! Great mix!
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taylor replied 5 years ago
Black always says dressy to me when the fabrics are rich and textured like this !
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Joy replied 5 years ago
Thank you, Shevia and Taylor. You made my day!
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Bijou replied 5 years ago
The column of black really showcases your beautiful hair. Leather, boots and lace is always a great combination.
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DeAnna replied 5 years ago
All the textures look wonderful together!
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Sara L. replied 5 years ago
I love all the different textures in your black outfit. I think that's the key to making all black outfits look current and interesting.
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karen13 replied 5 years ago
Wow! Love the leather and lace juxtaposition and the pop of white with your gorgeous hair.
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Joy replied 5 years ago
Thank you for your kind comments, karen13, Sara L., DeAnna and Bijou.
I am happy that you like the outfit.
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Sal replied 5 years ago
Gorgeous Joy - I think you look wonderful. It is fun to have a lace skirt to pull out at this time of the year.
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Angie replied 5 years ago
The scarf complements your hair very deliciously, Joy. I love the way it breaks up the black. You look fabulous. Rock on.
Good job passing on the two short dress.
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Joy replied 5 years ago
Thank you, Angie. You are a sweetheart to comment on this thread while traveling. I always appreciate your wisdom. You are a true professional.