How-to: Dressing for warmth and comfort. And, of course, some timeless style.

Let us deconstruct this look, shall we? I saw it on Garance's site and was so very taken by it because it made me feel like sighing in reliefat the same time that it piqued my interest with some cushy textures and structured flow (did I just invent a new oxymoron?). Somehow this woman created a look that is fresh, yet original--I can't point to a single element that follows the season's trends.

I am loving her monotone neutrals (so subtle!), mixed textures and the modest coverage. There is absolutely nothing offensive about her outfit. Talk about comfort. Talk about wearability!

I imagine this look may possibly not work for someone with large thighs or a potbelly, because it is somewhat shapeless. But that doesn't mean one can't try - I love the softness of the sweater, both in color and in the low-slung shape, and the slight ballooning of the harem pants is genius.

But what really keeps the look from moving into "sloppy" territory is a nice structured bag and her very sculptural boots! This convinces me that I am on the right track recently, where I have severely neglected clothes buying in favor of shoe buying. I'm convinced you can make anything look expensive with some excellent, if understated, shoes.

Bravo!

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I'm having the exact opposite issue. I recently began focusing on clothing after YEARS of being a shoe horse...now I try to put an outfit together and I get stuck at the shoes...sadness...

You're right about body shape though. I can't see anyone with obvious curves anywhere pulling it off as well. It would look good, just not as good.

Everything about this outfit just works, it's beautifully put together. I really wish I could get away with wearing stuff like this in Florida.
love the way you analyzed the outfit.
I thought I'd found those awesome boots but all I could find were these Balmain boots which are sorta, kinda like the one she's wearing but totally not as awesome: http://www.wmagazine.com/accessories/2009/10/boots_list?slide=4
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