The first dress is very casual and cute, for everyday wear, yet quite chic. The wide brocade collar on the coat gives some pizazz to the plain gray dress underneath. And the sleeveless dress reminds me of classically simple shapes my mom wore in the late 60s. Can't you see this with hair piled high and completely enclosed pumps?
I wish I could see the front of this dress, but I love the pattern. And I adore the antique gold flared trousers! Gorge! Not so much the mauve blouse though.