2 New Staples

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To avoid aimless buying when the stores are bursting with newness at the start of a season, I try to make a list of things that I really feel are missing from my wardrobe. You know, to keep me focused. Sometimes it even works.

This fall, 2 of the things on my list were a light chambray shirt and skinny black pants. The chambray was easy, but for some reason black pants were really hard. I wanted a pair that I could wear to work (once I have one of those job things again), so not jeans. But I also wanted to wear them more casually with flats, so not too long. But that means they needed to have a nice slim fit without being too tight, so not leggings. You see how this got hard? Finally I found these from Ann Taylor and they’re about as close to perfect as I could find! I haven’t washed them yet so we’ll see how they hold up.

What on your shopping list is stumping you right now?

Shirt // Pants (on sale) // Necklace* // similar Shoes // similar Bag (on sale) // Bracelet

*Necklace provided courtesy of Max & Chloe.

Chambray Dress

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A chambray shirtdress: why didn’t I think of this sooner? Call me crazy, but I think this thing might just have its own Wardrobe Workhorse post in a few months. I know it’s early and I’ve only worn it once, but when you meet the right person – I mean dress – you just know. I wore this last week on an unseasonably warm day at the zoo (hence all the animal print…when in Rome, right?) so I know it’s comfortable in spring/summer temps. But picture this baby layered up with sweaters, blazers, leggings, scarves, etc. She’s going the distance, I just know it.

Dress (on sale; extra 30% off with code FALLSALE) // Belt // similar Bracelet // Bag (on sale) // see this post for similar Shoe options!