Yep, I’ve never worn shorts to work before. But I’m tired of my dresses, and it’s too hot for anything else. I did try to make it a bit more respectable by adding a white button down. Am I being too conservative? Do you wear shorts to work?
Excuse the brevity of this post. My brain is melting…
shirt- J.Crew
shorts- Express
sandals- GoJane
necklace- Charlotte Russe
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I was all set to do a sort of feature—a week of work appropriate clothing that isn’t boring or stuffy. But then I deleted Monday’s outfit picture accidentally. Today I wore jeans to work. So, um, there goes my week of dressing well for work.
I managed to get Tuesday’s outfit safely onto my computer. The skirt is fantastic; it has a light green iridescent coating that only shows up in the sunlight.
shirt- Target
blazer- Zara
skirt- TJ Maxx (I don’t remember the brand, sorry!)
shoes- Enzo Angiolini
necklace- Charlotte Russe
Listening to… “Dumb” by Garbage
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I miss the days of mistakes being little more than road-bumps. It was easy to dust yourself off and run full-speed ahead to the next mistake. Mistakes these days weigh so heavily, it seems. On that pleasant note, I’m finally doing my taxes this weekend!
I have not one, but two important work events today. Which means… office clothes. Boo hiss! As far as work outfits go, this one isn’t too bad. It’s hard to see, but the dress has subtle white pinstripes.
dress- j.crew
cardigan- j.crew
shoes- enzo angiolini
Listening to… “Go with the Flow” by Queens of the Stone Age
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These days I’ve been struggling with a clothing problem I think nearly all of us experience- How do I dress professionally for work, maintain my own style, and stay warm? The first two issues are a pain in the butt, add in layering and the possibility of snow boots and it really gets difficult.
Last week, I was breaking in my new corduroys at work. Not a big deal, except they give me plumber butt- so no appropriate for work! It would have been fine for sitting in my office all day, except my boss asked me to join a meeting at the last minute. A meeting with executives, potential donors, and her business contacts. And my demeanor illustrated my uneasiness at being in a room with smartly-dressed associates while my tattoo (and more) hung loose.
Cute, but not really work appropriate. And definitely ghetto booty tight. Uh huh.
Definitely better, I think.
I don’t really like it, but my job requires me to exude a certain level of professionalism. I hate business clothes, even business casual, but I have to wear it. So that means I have to learn to wear it while showing my personal style (whatever that is).
So here’s my attempt for today. Had to rock the high heels, because nothing makes me feel more in charge and confident than heels. Also, proper pants that cover my tattoo, bum cheeks and everything that needs to be covered. What do you think, lovely readers?
Cardigan- Rodarte for Target
Shirt- H&M (and it’s actually a knee-length dress!)
Pants- Theory
Boots- Report Signature
Listening to: “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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