Overhaul

Loup Overalls, Givenchy Bag, Christian Dior Pumps, Vintage Bib, similar here, Marc Jacobs Eyeglasses, Oliver Peoples Sunglasses, Worth New York Blouse, Cox and Power Scrabble Piece Necklace, Cabi Earrings. 

  If I told you that I found these overalls at a hair salon in Winnipeg, you probably wouldn’t believe me…but it’s true! The Edward Carriere salon is a hybrid beauty/boutique. You may recall that I posted about them last year. More and more salon owners are offering an array of clothing and accessories for sale in order to compensate for the decrease in sales of hair products due to beauty supply stores and online shopping. I, for one, am happy about this, because I don’t know that I would have otherwise found these!

  The last time I wore a pair of overalls, must have been 1989 and I am not joking. They were not the most flattering of clothing items and were difficult to wear. Most of us wore them loose and baggy and no matter the vantage point, they did nothing for us. Fast forward to 2015, and voila, this version is simply fabulous. Black denim updates the look from faded denim work coveralls, to out to dinner chic-ness. They are fitted at the waist and the bib lies flat which elongates the torso.  You can wear them to work with a simple white blouse and a delicate necklace, or add some vibrant jewelry (like this bib), and take them out on the town. 

The Suitability Of Pants

Sandro Pant Suit (Jacket, Pants), Worth New York Blouse, Christian Dior Heels, similar here, Nancy Gonzalez Handbag, similar here, Oliver Peoples Sunglasses, Calypso St. Barth Bracelets. 

I am not usually a fan of pant suits, I have really never found many that I feel are feminine and flattering….until I happened to find this one by Sandro. The high rise and slim fit of the pant is feminine and surprisingly comfortable. The fabric is pliable and the satin stripe at the waistband and along the sides elongates the leg and adds just the right amount of pizzazz.  The jacket is boxy, but balances the sexiness of the pants in just the right way. I decided to pop some hot pink into the navy to really jazz it up and make it interesting. This Worth New York top from last Spring accomplishes the task perfectly, as do these pink shoes, handbag and lipstick.

 I have worn this outfit to dinners and daytime meetings. Each time I wear it, I feel dressed appropriately but still "me." The whole idea is to dress up the suit so that it reflects your style and personality, and this one suits me to a tee.