the "real woman" challenge

The designers were challenged to design an outfit for a non model using ideas from their husbands and boyfriends.

So, I asked my husband and I got a blank look.  So I decided I would like a look I could wear to a winter party.

The biggest challenge I've discovered so far is working in the small scale.  Most of the fabrics I'd like to use are too stiff or ravel too bad in the smaller scale.

As always, the accessories are from the http://www.piperlime.com/ wall.