WIW: Navy & black for Day 2

Today's outfit is more along the lines of what my new co-workers wear - trousers and a sweater. 

I started with my drapey black menswear inspired trousers and added my black leather belt. I chose my navy sparkly sweater to go with  and added a semi tuck. I love how the semi tuck instantly adds some structure, makes me feel longer in the leg and gives an outfit just a wee bit more style.

I went with my black patent booties, black handbag and my black/white oversized watch. I'm also wearing a dainty silver pendant my hubby gave me for Christmas - it's a handmade piece by the same artisan that made my 50th birthday pendant. This one is of a Manitoba maple tree and I love the delicate branches of the tree. I'll try and get a close up pic later 'cause I forgot this morning.

On top of everything when I head out into the frozen wasteland (it is bloody cold!) is my cobalt leather puffer. LOVE this coat.

So how's this looking to you? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Puffer coat, handbag and belt: Danier Leather
Sweater: Laura Petites
Trousers: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Booties: Ara

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23 Comments

  • Mochi replied 10 years ago

    Love me a smart monochrome outfit, especially with the punchy addition of your fab coat (which I could really use at the moment in this cold). It fits perfectly and I love the color. You look great.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Great combination of blue and black and sparkle and leather!

  • Glory replied 10 years ago

    Very nice and the cobalt leather looks so fantastic on you!
    Have a great day #2.

  • Aquamarine replied 10 years ago

    You look great Shannon. OMG that coat! Fabulous!

  • Grey Rainbow replied 10 years ago

    Wonderful outfit! I struggle with a semi tuck (very high waist). You always make it look so chic and easy. Love the color combo and proportions on you.

  • Elizabeth P replied 10 years ago

    Perfect!  Comfortable, chic and professional, all in one fab package. 

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    You look absolutely sensational, Shannon. Stay warm, if you can! Yikes! We had FOUR separate weather warnings here yesterday. What a winter.

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    You look totally fab, and toasty warm! Love that Danier bag!

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Cool! and I die to see a close of that pendant:-)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Thank you ladies :) I'm so in love with this cobalt leather puffer that I can't even put it into words. In fact on the local CBC radio show this morning they were talking about how to dress warm and still feel fashionable when it's -42 (the temperature this morning) and I was saying "leather puffer, leather puffer"...

  • replied 10 years ago

    I adore that coat! I like the subtle glitter sweater and you've semi-tucked to perfection. Try not to get frostbite. It's been in the news over here about your weather, god, it sounds cold!!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Sleek chic!  And I'm having Danier envy again.......

    Hope you have a great day.  I always find new jobs exhilarating, but I'm always exhausted when I get home, ready for a nap before dinner!

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    Danier really needs to expand into the US!  Love that coat!  *drool*

    You look amazing. Very polished, smart casual, and put together.

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    Great outfit!  I like the black and sparkly blue together.  Stay warm!

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    Wow, a leather puffer?  That IS fab!  You look as great as ever, too.  Love the color combo!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    #1 is gorgeous elegant simplicity. 11 out of 10, Shannon. Loving the cobalt puffer and so glad you bought it last year. xo

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    YLF. Love this - stylish AND practical :) :)

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    Wonderful outfit.  Stylish, practical and still very professional.

  • Windchime replied 10 years ago

    Oh, good-- I was wondering what you would wear on Day 2. :) You say it's more along the lines of what your coworkers wear; but I bet it's more fab than most of them! Love your sparkly sweater worn semi tucked, and your cobalt puffer looks like it was designed just for you. Hope your week is going well.

  • replied 10 years ago

    Super super super! I wish I had snapped one of those puffers up!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Well day 2 under my belt and I gotta say I'm incredibly happy with my job change. It just feels "right".

    Now what to wear tomorrow...

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Of course this is perfect.  I had my doubts about a leather puffer, but you have put it to the true test - I am chuffed!

  • pil replied 10 years ago

    Glad to hear the job is going well! The black, blue and sparkle is so nice. zi never knew there was such a creature as a leather puffer until I saw that you bought this coat.

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