Tag: wear to work

Artsy Fartsy

Ann Taylor embroidered dot perfect shirt, Express minus the leather jacket, Forever 21 bucket bag, Baublebar crystal mason X ring, J. Crew turner pants, Indianapolis First Friday

Ann Taylor embroidered dot perfect shirt, Express minus the leather jacket, Forever 21 bucket bag, Baublebar crystal mason X ring, J. Crew turner pants, Indianapolis First Friday

Ann Taylor embroidered dot perfect shirt, Express minus the leather jacket, Forever 21 bucket bag, Baublebar crystal mason X ring, J. Crew turner pants, Indianapolis First Friday

Ann Taylor embroidered dot perfect shirt, Express minus the leather jacket, Forever 21 bucket bag, Baublebar crystal mason X ring, J. Crew turner pants, Indianapolis First Friday

Ann Taylor embroidered dot perfect shirt, Express minus the leather jacket, Forever 21 bucket bag, Baublebar crystal mason X ring, J. Crew turner pants, Indianapolis First FridayBLOGLOVIN’ | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM

Whenever I have something fun to do after work on a Friday evening, I try to come up with an all-purpose outfit that’s equal parts “I’m a super important lawyer” and “I’m a super cool urban 20-something.” I’m pretty sure calling myself “a super cool urban 20-something” demonstrates just how not super cool I am, but I want my outfit to convey it nonetheless.

Last Friday I went to my friend’s art show so my challenge was to mix professional with artsy. Button-up collared shirt: professional. Faux leather jacket: artsy. Black, white, and olive color scheme: professional. Drapey genie pants: artsy. How do I look? Super cool, right? I thought so.

Shirt (on sale) // Pants (on sale) // similar Jacket // Shoes // Bag (under $30!) // Ring // similar Necklace // Sunglasses // Lips “Romantic”

All Seasons Dress

striped leather sleeve dress, red satchel, cluster pearl necklace, cheetah print pumps, J Crew majesty peacoat

striped leather sleeve dress, red satchel, cluster pearl necklace, cheetah print pumps, J Crew majesty peacoat

striped leather sleeve dress, red satchel, cluster pearl necklace, cheetah print pumps, J Crew majesty peacoat

striped leather sleeve dress, red satchel, cluster pearl necklace, cheetah print pumps, J Crew majesty peacoat

striped leather sleeve dress, red satchel, cluster pearl necklace, cheetah print pumps, J Crew majesty peacoat

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I first spotted this dress when it was much warmer. A nautical striped, loose-fitting dress in a pseudo-chambray fabric? Perfect for late summer, right? I was waiting for it to go on sale, and then I spent my budget on other things, and then I was unemployed for longer than I hoped, and…you know how it goes. So instead I put it on my Christmas wish list! My in-laws wanted to exchange gifts while we were visiting for Thanksgiving, and this was under the tree for me! (Yep, Christmas already happened; didn’t you know? Wake up and smell the poinsettias.)

It might be short sleeved, but I think the leather details and sturdy fabric make it cold-weather appropriate. And obviously I’ll wear it again when it’s warm. This really is a year-round dress. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that before and it was a total lie, but I mean it this time. Somebody do me a favor and set an alert on your calendar. Sometime in May, scold me if I haven’t worn this dress again. How will you know if I’ve worn it again? Because you’ll have read every single post I do over the next 5 months because you’re SUCH a loyal reader and friend.

Dress (on sale) // Shoes (on sale) // similar Necklace (on sale) // Bag (on sale) // similar Bracelet // Coat // similar Scarf // Lips “La Flamboyante”