Lightening up a Dark Outfit

 Hello, and thanks for stopping by today!

During these coldest winter months,

 I am wearing more layers for warmth, for sure

 But also, I have been trying not to go too dark

 with my outfit colors

  Winter is synonymous with darker hues,

and for the most part, the colors in the shops

 tend to get a little gloomy

I have a lot of winter darks in my closet, 

and am combing through for lighter colored items

 to style them with them to lighten up the darks

and add some levity

How about you, is your closet full

 of the dark colors of winter? 

Over the past few years,

 when shopping in brick and mortar stores,

 and looking online, my eye has been drawn to lighter colors  and I have had this in mind 

when making fall and winter purchases 

 I keep in mind what I have at home,

and this allows me to keep wearing those things  

So today, part of my outfit is wintery-

maroon trousers and a maroon and ivory

 printed mock neck blouse

 Lightening things up by combining these pieces

 with an ivory boxy boucle cropped jacket

Possibly, it won't be long until the shops are full

 of the lightest of light color, though

Since Pantone's unusual choice

of Color for the Year for 2026 was revealed as Cloud Dancer-

basically white. The absence of color. Pantone, what on earth?

Well, could this outfit idea

 possibly be what Pantone had in mind?

I purchased this jacket back in spring, last year,

 way before I heard anything about Cloud Dancer

 As a matter of fact at the time, it was rumored

 that a shade of teal would be the dominating color for 2026

Time will tell and we will see how this plays out! 

Anyway, the jacket is collarless,

 and has buttons down the front like a cardigan,

 with two large flap chest pockets

 I think it will work nicely for spring as well

Carrying a classic quilted chain strap bag in dove gray

Accessorizing with a floral velvet headband 

in pink and wine shades, and a silver tone link bracelet

 with a rhinestone heart charm

 For earrings, I chose a pair of 1960s clip on's

 in a triangular shape of leaves

I chose black suede block heel sling backs,

 to finish the outfit

I wear these a lot, but change them for boots

or more practical shoes with backs, for out on the street

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A jacket layer is a warm and stylish friend

 in the depths of January

Another white one, from the way back files,

January 2018

This jacket is gone from my wardrobe, and so are the shoes,

but the cardigan and skirt are still in my closet,

though they have been in and out

 of the consignment bin numerous times!

Of course, I still have the red mod 60s bag,

 you have seen it many times in my posts 

Hope everyone stays warm and has a great week!