WIW: Not a Dress

It's a bit too blustery here for me to be comfy in a dress so unfortunately for Dress Challenge Day 2, I'm wearing trousers.

But...that means I get to wear one of my new sweaters! Today I paired my espresso brown Esprit trousers with my new Esprit gold lurex sweater. I love this sweater! It is incredibly soft against the skin and to touch, has a wide boatneck and cabling detail down the front. It has a hi-low hem and is drapey enough to semi tuck without adding bulk.

Although I said recently that I was no longer loving earth tones for me, I don't consider this sweater in the earth tone family - I think the gold makes it more sci-fi, don't you?

I popped on my snakeskin belt for some interest and am using my red/animal print clutch for some pattern mixing and additional colour. Brown booties round out the outfit.

What do you think? does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Sweater and trousers: Esprit
Clutch: Material Girl (gift)
Booties: Naturalizer

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25 Comments

  • Debora replied 11 years ago

    Oh my gosh, you are stunning in this sweater! LOVE it and it's perfectly styled!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I love this old gold colour on you -- great find!

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    I really like how the gold contrasts with your hair. Great outfit and I want to copy it!

  • Mona replied 11 years ago

    Gold sweater and red lips! You are rocking today, gorgeous lady. Is the sweater warm enough? I am itching to wear my gold top from Nordstorm but it is way too cold for that here.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Stunning, Shannon!! I was wondering the same as Mona...it is bitter here today. I wanted to do dress challenge but I have to admit I can't really see a way to it..

  • Sara L. replied 11 years ago

    You look very snazzy! I love the belt with the gold sweater. Great look!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Oh my...thank you ladies...you're making me blush!

    Mona and Suz - yes, the sweater is warm enough. And of course outside, it is covered up by my LE red knee length puffer coat.

  • Joy replied 11 years ago

    Love love love!!!

  • Tina.b replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, the gold is so elegant and unexpected. I also love the horizontal cables, it's a stripe without being a full on stripe (need to find something like this). And your legs look so long and sleek in those trousers. Gorgeous look!

  • amiable replied 11 years ago

    This looks terrific - and very long and lean!

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Shiny and pretty!

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    KILLER

  • Jamie replied 11 years ago

    Ooo, shiny - I love it! Great outfit!

  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    I love the gold! Not earthy at all IMHO. Looks amazing, and so much fun! This will help get you through the winter blues.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    I just saw on Aida's pinterest where she labeled something as earth tones but not earthy. I think that's a great way to put it! The gold is warm and natural but totally sci-fi, too. Very fun that it is soft, even with the gold treatment!

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    The lure of lurex is enticing I want that top - give it to me immediately!

    YLF!

  • Emily replied 11 years ago

    This is definitely not earthy. The sweater is gorgeous and I like how the red clutch echoes your red lips.

  • replied 11 years ago

    I'm definitely seeing glamorous sci-fi. It's fun to wear something new straight away isn't it? I think your whole outfit is a 10.

  • Caro in Oz replied 11 years ago

    Love this look on you - the proportions are perfect.

  • replied 11 years ago

    Love it! Is the touch of lipstick new for you or have I just never noticed? I like the red lips, too!!

  • Ingunn replied 11 years ago

    K-worthy indeed! I'm taking notes here. You look stunning!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Kiwi - you'll have to pry it out of my hands - lol!

    Anne - I'm a huge red lipstick fan and have a couple of different colours of red. It's just that most mornings I forget to put it on before I take my pic - glad you like it!

    I see we have some shiny lovers here! Thanks all.

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    SO GLAM I LOVE IT :D

  • Day Vies replied 11 years ago

    Ooooooohhhh! Sparkles! I am stealing as much of this outfit as I can find in my closet ;-) You look wonderful -- I love you in gold.

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Yay Shannon! Happy and sparkly = awesome.

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