I love this picture you are painting. I will definitely steal the metaphor.

May I ask how you manage everything that is expected from you at the moment? Like another poster wrote, if I am in a ditch, pen and paper are always reliable.

But I am also familiar with the tried and true system of just seeing where your brain takes you. Not always great places imo, but over half of my life I did just that.

I agree with the other posters, looks great and you can totally pull it off.

It is a daring combo, but your outfit makes it work. You have a good sense of style.