I have decided that the new year is the perfect time to begin updating my wardrobe. While there are some that will swear that I have been dressing like a kindergarten teacher since high school, I feel like my wardrobe is currently more "high school student slouch" than young professional. And that needs to change.
Over the past couple of years I have been acquiring new bits and pieces here and there, but I want to get serious with what I have and what I need and getting rid of the stuff that is simply taking up space! I got a good start at Christmas this year, but there are still some things I need.
Khakis - plain old khaki pants that I can wear anywhere with anything. CJ Banks has been letting me down, but I'm still hopeful I can find some there because I really love the way their pants fit me!
Black dress pants - I have one pair that I'm not digging and don't really wear, so I need some I'll actually get out of the closet!
Denim jacket - preferable something a little feminine. There are a couple on the Dress Barn website that have my attention, but I will need to see them in person and try them on. I'm also open to other suggestions.
Sturdy cardigan - My friend Betsy has one that I have coveted for years but have never been able to find something like it. I don't want something super-thin and clingy, but something that will be a good go-to for a long time! I have found two from Lands End that aren't exactly what I want, but may be what I end up with because they're pretty close!
Shells/Tanks/Tees in lots of colors - Preferably something that is not super fitted/clingy but that is knit and has a little movement to it.
White button down - I know this is one of those things that every person needs, but I simply don't have it because I have yet to find one that fits comfortably and looks nice on me! Perhaps I need to shift simply to a nice white blouse?
No, I don't have a basic little black dress and no I don't want a basic little black dress. I know they're a classic, timeless staple, but my body is so odd right now that dresses in general don't fit me correctly! I have a good black skirt (part of a suit) and that is doing me for now!
And of course please feel free to let me in on any things you know of that I need and aren't on my list!
You know, I think the white blouse would be fine. Isn't the reason the white button down is so popular because white matches and looks good with everything? I think the blouse would serve the same utility.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about dresses. Since I'm not so tall (5'2ish) it is also a struggle for me to find dresses that fit!
I have a white button down from Lands End that I love.. it's wrinkle free and it always looks crisp.
ReplyDeleteI think you should look into getting maybe a cargo-y, khaki or brown or navy blazer instead of a jean jacket. I think that might give you the more adulty feel that you're looking for.
Don't underestimate the power of an LBD. I have a jersey black longsleeved one that I wear all the time. It's loose, it's long sleeved and it can dress up or down. I'll be on the lookout for a good one for you.
And of course, I will always go shopping with you.
OOh. Lands End has a nice Merino Wool Sweater Dress that looks like it wouldn't be too clingy. (nobody likes an overly clingy sweater dress)
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Asos.com is amazing and they mail to the USA.
ReplyDeleteMy high school made us dress in business attire in 11th and 12th grades, so I still go to work in the stuff I was wearing at 16-18 because I'm too cheap to replace most of it.