Tonal Dressing: REDS!

CONTEXT

I've been wearing red from head-to-toe since I was a toddler! Orange-y red is one of my best colours. 

Tomato red in my preferred red. I dabble in Fire Engine and Burgundy too. I love to mix up the solids! Looks harmonious, strong, graphic, and pretty to my eye. 

I wear Red-Out throughout the year. Not just at Christmas. 

I have EVERYTHING in red :)  

Red pants are signature to my style, and I have several pairs. I'm showing you one pair. 

TONAL MIX

I have red boots and belt, and burgundy bag and belt - but do not prefer those additions in these outfits. I prefer the addition of the cream, light blue, and taupe. It also allows the eye to rest amidst the reds, somehow. Adds the punchy and modern crispness I seek in my outfits. I am energized! 

SPECS and DOGGIES

As a specs wearer, I can add red specs to my tonal looks. Sam and Jo are wearing red collars to match me today. Sam is snoozing, so that's Jo in the pics :) 

OUTFIT MIX

The Base of Three looks: 

  • The same red pants, burgundy t-neck, cream boots, and cream belt.

The Changes: 

  • Red coat, red jacket, burgundy jacket
  • Red specs, light blue specs 
  • Cream bag, light blue bag, red bag, taupe bag.

I'm wearing #7 today. Only just above freezing in Seattle. Need a warm coat. 

Many of the items here are old, and very old. A few items are new this year.

Thanks for looking! xo

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WIW: Bleach Splatter (ETA: the Coat)

I'm an '80s gal. Love acid wash, and bleach splatter! Been on my shopping list for years. Got these rag & bone's for a song! 70% off. Gloriously nostalgic :) 

I was shopping with a dear friend when I spotted them at Nordies on  sale. Tried them on.

We agreed. That was that.  I shrieked a little in the dressing room. 

Worn them lots already. Today I styled them with a very old burgundy t-neck and pleather jacket. Old boots, new brown belt, and light blue bag. Bag matches my specs!

First I chose cream loafers. Too cold. Changed to taupe boots. Better! Actually, I need a wool coat. Jacket is too cold. But I wore the jacket going up and down our building to have meetings with the contractor and sub-contractor. When I head out to walk doggies and do errands on foot - I'll wear a coat. 

For the rest, this is my WFH outfit today. Excuse bad, bad photos in rental unit. Thanks for looking.  xo

ETA: Out and about now. Added my warm red coat. It's 8 to 9 years old. Going strong.

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