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Inspired by Kathrine Eldridge Wardrobe Stylist: All Black with Burgundy Boots

February 27, 2020 / 37 Comments
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leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

When I think of a woman with incredible style and amazing sartorial taste with a very proficient talent for creating easy outfit combinations that any woman can wear, I immediately think of Kathrine Eldridge. I suppose when you have over 20 years of experience as a personal stylist as well as an inherent passion for all things relating to personal appearance, you do become a style force who ranks at the top of this fashion game.

Kathrine has a wonderful way of mixing high end designer pieces with more budget friendly wardrobe essentials to create an eclectic and very appealing fusion of classic style with bits of bohemian whimsy and edgy street style. There is never an outfit that she shares that doesn’t make me think I can replicate it in my very own way. And that is the best kind of inspiration, in my opinion.

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Not only is Kathrine an uncommonly talented wardrobe stylist, she is also a passionate musician and seasoned flutist (you can hear some of her beautiful music here), a wife and a boy mom. She also passed her love and talent for music on to her son, Evan, who is a very accomplished trumpeter in his own right. I love following along their journey to find Evan’s perfect match as far as universities are concerned. But I know for sure that any college would be lucky to have him as well as the entire family as contributing members to whichever university they choose.

Kathrine began her blog Kathrine Eldridge Wardrobe Stylist in May 2014 just one year before I entered the blogging world. I do believe that I connected with Kathrine fairly early on in my own blogging journey and I am continually inspired by her in all aspects of what she does and the way she lives her life filling it with the things that bring her joy and happiness. Not only is she a fashion icon in my eyes, but she is a leading example of a total boss lady. I aspire to conquer a fraction of the goals that she seems to accomplish effortlessly.

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leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

There have been many of Kathrine’s outfits that I have wanted to copy over the years and I am just now getting round to it. When she shared this super edgy and cool look in all black with burgundy over the knee boots, Poncho Sweater with a Side of Chanel, I knew immediately this was the outfit for me to feature. While my sweater is not a poncho style and I own nothing that is Chanel, I was still able to find all the pieces I needed in my own closet to create a similar look with my own twist. I am not much of a handbag girl, so I completely omitted hat part all together.

Kathrine Eldridge Wardrobe Stylist
Kathrine Eldridge Wardrobe Stylist
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But I did have a few faux leather skirts that were similar in style to the one Kathrine is wearing and my favorite chunky black turtleneck sweater that has not made it onto the blog yet. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to share it (I also have it in ivory and light purple). I added my favorite burgundy platform over the knee boots with my burgundy beret (because I haven’t washed my hair in days). And since it is still bitterly cold winter weather here, a giant leopard coat seemed in order.

For me it is fun to find inspiration in someone else’s outfit but then to add little details of my own to keep the style true to me. So if you see an outfit you really like on someone else but are afraid that it may not be as flattering on you, take all the liberties that you need to in order to create an inspired look that works for you. If you stuck, you can always ask for suggestions. I mean, you are reading a fashion blog post about a wardrobe stylist! We are more than happy to help!

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leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
leather skirt, all black outfit, over the knee boots, otk boots, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

If you don’t already follow Kathrine, you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Bloglovin’.

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Outfit Details: Sweater-Old Navy (Exact) / Skirt and Coat-Thrifted / Boots-Just Fab / Beret-Kohl’s / Necklace-DSW / Earrings and Stockings-Old

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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