Felt good about this outfit the day I wore it, but now I feel a little so-so. I think the skirt needs to be longer, and heels would definitely improve it all. I’m wearing one of two ponte knit pencil skirts I bought on sale from Loft (a 10 and a 12), and I’m still learning exactly where I should have them sit on my waist for the best fit and length.
I wore this to go on a little shopping trip to pick up some buttons to improve the look of some of my cheaper shirts and jackets (who knew mother of pearl shirt buttons cost at least $1 each?), and to buy a couple of extra clothes and makeup items. Getting ready to start a new job has made me feel both freer to spend some money without feeling guilty, and a little anxious about having outfits I can easily and reliably put together - even at the end of the week or when I get stressed.
I bought:
Gold almond-toe Cole Haan almost-flats (I actually had a pair of these from the thrift store to sell, they were much too big for me). I was excited to see these in Nordstrom Rack because I’ve been looking for gold flats for a while (to create a longer line than dark ones do), and these are great quality.
Blue snake-print Tahari pencil skirt. I am not 100% sold on the fit of this skirt, It is good, but it would be better if I lost just 5lbs, which I hope to do. It is gorgeous though, subtler than it sounds. Also from NR.
Cream linen motorcycle jacket from H&M. I wasn’t looking for anything like this, but it jumped out at me, and it is lovely. It’s really just as thick as a linen shirt, but it’s very structured. I’m actually wearing it in a post I posted before this one!
Gold and silver square big stud/button earrings from Aldo. I hope these will be a good slightly-fancy basic.
I was mildly disappointed in my search for a good french-style stripe top, and for good underwear. Victoria’s Secret sucks. I think I’m going to go ahead and order the expensive DIM underwear from La Redoute, I’ve just never found anything better than this pair I’ve had for almost 10 years!
