An unlikely couple.

There are certain trends that I know I'd never try unless I saw them somewhere else first.

Red on maroon would be one of those trends.

Also on the list? 

Plaid pants.  

The phenomenon of see-first-wear-later is one by which I've been sufficiently confused for some time now, I admit. 

If the style itself appeals to me so strongly, then why had I not attempted it earlier? Especially when the tools to execute said trend lie blatantly before me each morning.

This red coat and these plaid pants sit no further than three feet apart - both buried deep in the depths of my much-too-full closet. 

But not until seeing the red/maroon combo walk across many a blog update did I think to join the two in happy unison. 

Why is this?

Why must I actually see the pieces on another human form in order to fully realize their combined potential?

Is there something aspirational here? Am I only fond of the styles I see exemplified by those I admire?

Or is it a more visual component - something physiological?

Might I actually have to see the clothes in action before realizing their power as a couple?

jacket: J.Crew, sweater: Gap, pants: Uniqlo, boots: Etienne Aigner

I mean, after Gigli, could you have foreseen Bennifer in all its glory?

I certainly couldn't have. 

I'd continue musing on the psychology at work here had I any real theories to put forth other than that based in the history of celebrity power couples. 

As it is, I'll quit while I'm behind. 

Cheers.

PS: Pics are back in a big way. 

muaha

Apologies to those of you having trouble viewing them on Google reader - I don't know how to fix this! 

I'll keep working on it.