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Those of us who are secure in our Gothiness are not afraid to take an occasional break from the dark colors. For my first official participation in Rule-Breaking Monday, I will shock and horrify Goths around the world with this baby pink sweater.
Actually, I think I’ve broken three rules here (if not more). In addition to the pink, I’m wearing a knee-length skirt. It seems that the “rules” say the skirt should always be above or below the knee, but I happen to like knee-length sometimes.
Best of all, my heels seriously exceed the 3” guideline for my workplace. That’s what they get for making it a “guideline” and not a concrete part of the dress code. 
Even I don’t usually wear such tall platforms to work, but I love these shoes and they go so nicely with the sweater. While I was putting this outfit together and debating the shoe issue, my husband said, “Wear the shoes to work.” So I did. Making today all about breaking rules.
A close-up of today’s fabulous shoes:
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looks gorgeous, and those shoes are amazing!
Oh I *adore* pink! But then, I've always had a touch of the PerkyGoth. That sweater outfit looks lovely on you.
I don't know why but this post just made me laugh.I think you look fabulous! Great rule-breaking outfit. I love how the pink in the shoes tied it all in to the shirt!
I really like the pink with the black and those are such statement shoes. I like this feature Elaine is doing on her blog at the moment.
I really like the pink sweater in contrast with black. And I absolutely adore the cute shoes!Great gothic spring-outfit.You're inspiring me once again. I have a pink sweater somewhere. Will show it as soon as I have lost some pounds and I stop looking like a piglet in it.I really love pink! I don't think wearing pink is breaking the rules!
Seriously! 
Proof presentation on my blog. 
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone! I'm glad to see the pink sweater getting so much attention.Little Lovables, thank you for stopping by, and yes, I totally love these shoes.
Trystan, I love pink too, but usually more magenta. The baby pink is growing on me. we'll be seeing more of tgat color around here! 
Elaine, thanks for checking out my post, and for inventing Rule-Breaking Mondays. Looking forward to participating more!Imogen, I agree. Rule-breaking is fun, and Mondays are such good days to do it. 
Sal, I LOVE the pink parasol. Actually the whole outfit is cute!! And thank you for mentioning me on you blog. 
Joy, it makes me very happy that my blog appeals to all types of people! After all, I don't spend all of my time around other Goths, so I really appreciate input from those outside of that subculture.
Lovely! And how could you not wear those shoes with the pink detail –you look terrific.I know extremely little about Goth rules of fashion, so it's really interesting to read about it and learn something!
I love pink! And hate rules! This outfit rocks, just like all your outfits. Super fabulous blog! Keep the inspiration coming!
Those shoes are killers
Love them.
Love the outfit, LOVE the shoes. As always.
Hexotica, thanks so much for the encouragement.
I really do appreciate knowing that people are enjoying my work!!Audronasha, you can see why I am obsessed with Pleaser shoes. ;-D They have too many super-cute styles!Jennifer, thank you for visiting! 
Those shoes are AMAZING!
The top, and skirt are cool together. I'm not a huge pink person, and I wore it this week too. I love the shoes. My Heart Blogged