Perfect Ponte

Perhaps you've noticed, as I have, that black is the lead fashion color this season.  I'm a fan, we wider girls usually are.  But this post is to sing the praises of this ponte pencil skirt. I can't say enough good things about this skirt, the fit, the weight, it's quite simply perfect. And it's been and will remain my go-to black skirt.

The V-neck sweater in this garnet red shade adds a bit of color.  Add pearls, tights, black pumps and the ponte knit jacket to accommodate the cool temps and it's done.

It's a simple look that works for most any situation.  Have a great day.

Outfit details:  V-Neck Sweater - Ann Taylor; Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt - Talbots; Tights - Talbots; Glen Plaid Jacket - Talbots; Shoes - Calvin Klein via Macy's (old); Multi-strand Pearl Necklace - Talbots (old).

Blue Suede Shoes

Warm, sunny days made a fast exit several days ago and now we have clouds, more clouds and rain.  Temps are cool with periods of downright chilly. I made vegetable soup yesterday.  Ah, it's layering weather and dressing is easy. 

The jeans are a basic wardrobe replacement and if I try on enough pairs, I'm always able to find a pair that fits at Talbots.  The leather trimming this Banana Republic sweater provides an updated twist to a classic Chanel cut sweater. If you're a longer-armed girl, this one's for you.  And if you're not, the untrimmed sleeves make it easy to turn up.  It's a lovely, warm non-wool layer.

Throw in a little animal print and a color punch with cobalt and there you go. It works.

Outfit details:  Sweater - Banana Republic (sold out, similar here and here; Blouse - Talbots (old, but I love this one if your not looking for animal); Jeans - Talbots (ankle); Shoes & Belt - Talbots (old), loving these and they are 40 percent off today ; Bracelets - Banana Republic, JCrew.

In Search of...

No matter the size of my wardrobe, when the seasons change, my heart just yearns for new things.

The catalogs come, window displays and merchandise changes and no matter the temps outside, I'm on the hunt.

Hard work at the gym and more attention to diet has paid off and this season I needed to purchase some smaller sizes. 

In September I scored this great paneled ponte knit skirt.  Easily dressed up or down it's a core piece that will work in all except our hottest months. 

A second piece I'm in search of is a leather jacket. I've been looking for at least two years without results.  Being a wider petite has yielded no well-fitting results.  If you, too, are looking. you might want to give this Banana Republic jacket a look.   It's a very deep chocolate, butter soft, with zippered cuffs and a nice waist seam in the back. Banana has a Wednesday 40 off promo that makes it very affordable. I loved it.  I'm sad that it doesn't work for me.   The sleeves are way too long for my short arms and it's about two inches too long in length.  Worn open, as I show it here with the sleeves rolled, it works.  But I want to be able to zip it and I'd prefer not to have to roll the sleeves.  If you're a missy, this could be perfect for you!

Outfit Details: V-Neck Jersey Top -  Talbots; Skirt - Talbots; Belt - Banana Republic, old (similar here Banana Republic ); Shoes - Joan & David (very old, lusting for these ); Jacket - Banana Republic, only available in stores.