outfit monday - red and blue and ribbons

Ribbons formed the crucial part of today's outfit.

The key idea was to unite brooch and ribbons in a lovely celebration of colour. This was best done against a stark backdrop of rich navy.

Total number of items: 6.
Note that a red cardigan was added once I had entered air-conditioning and that I was in fact wearing black, pointed shoes - certainly not special, but not inappropriate.

And the verdict, as ruled by Outfit Ombudsman - Emma....

Success. You are off to a flying start.

Most essentially, today's outfit involves more than three pieces (6-8 even, depending on the ribbon/headband debate). Taking into account the fairly traditional office attire worn at Aurecon, you have worked an appropriate amount of corporate tone into your outfit (the skirt and black pointy shoes). These are also nice neutral bases to choose the rest of your pieces around. The outfit has become an outfit with a lovely, slightly French-inspired flair – I think it's the blouse/brooch/headband combo. The navy, red, grey and hint of purple complement each other perfectly and make for a well-rounded, chic outfit. Well done!

Handy hints to improve or vary the outfit would be to work in earrings or a necklace. A thin belt could be added for additional colour or interest (red would be awesome), but this might have to be instead of the headband, so as to not overdo it. But your nice low, loose pony tail works a treat. In winter, the headband could even be substituted for a stylish beanie or beret.

So then. What's your verdict? Outfit or outcast?