My recent trip to Wales was the ideal occasion to put my choices to the test. The three days consisted of exploring the beautiful Welsh countryside, a touch of shopping in the historic town of Hay-on-Wye and evenings spent in the local bistro pubs with friends plus one delicious meal in a local Michelin star restaurant. The weather was anything but clement – cold with gusty winds and intermittent drizzle. I was glad of my layers.
Walking in the rain. Blue sweater + navy dress under waterproof coat.
Navy dress + leggings. (It was freezing cold in Wales so I was glad of this combination).
Blue sweater + navy dress
All photos in Wales taken by Karen
Josephine, what a fabulous use of just a few pieces! You are so creative with combining and creating outfits.
Hello. I love that navy dress, good picks.
Your boots look great! I need nice looking boots for walking the dog in our wet climate. What brand are you wearing or what brands have you found work for rainy days?
I think mine were from Jigsaw last year. I like the short ones as I have wide calves and find the tall ones don’t fit well. Hunter Wellies are very good and I found some reduced at the outlet http://www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/Shop/Designers/Hunter_Original or alternatively Jigsaw have some in a similar style http://rstyle.me/~4UKKs.
Josephine, what an amazing capsule wardrobe! It doesn’t look like a “capsule”at all. The navy dress is gorgeous on you, showing off your small waist (who at our age has a small waist?! How do you do it?). I am getting inspired for my next trip.
Hi Lynne
Thanks for the compliment. I naturally have a small waist to hip ratio which is often tricky when buying dresses. This one drapes beautifully and flatters the waist.
Smart choices. My best friend lives in Wales and she constantly informs me of the harsh weather there. But she also says it’s a beautiful place. Nice blog, btw!
That is one of the most fantastic dresses I’ve ever seen. It didn’t look like much at the top, but seeing how lovely it was on you I clicked over to the website – wow! It is gorgous for most body types, just as they allude. Brilliant pick!
Love the blue – very flattering!
Hello Josephine,I’m french,50′ and I love your blog! I bought the same coat as you for a travel in may and I’m very enjoyed with it (demi price House of Fraser and ship very quickly for France) Sorry for my bad english!
Hi Veronique
Really glad you like the coat. I find mine very useful, at least in London, not so much when we are in the South of Franc.
so lovely…..so not affordable for me