Not Too Shabby

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

Remember how I was just complaining about “paid-for” casual Fridays? A mere 3 days after wrestling with my complicated feelings on the topic, we had a good old-fashioned day-before-a-holiday jeans day. So this is how I decided to take advantage of the chance to wear denim to the office on Thanksgiving Eve. I switched it up a little with a chambray shirt and colored jeans this time. And I threw in a matching hat because why not. Sadly, the hat had to come off once I was at my desk. I’m not quite that daring, even on a casual day. I’m not too upset about it though. If my biggest problem is that I can only wear my cute hat while walking between my functioning car and my job at a fancy law firm, my life isn’t too shabby. Not to get too sentimental, but I’m feeling especially thankful this holiday season. Just to share the love, I might even donate to charity when I’m not wearing jeans to work.

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Use Your Noggin

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Fun fact about me: I usually don’t do hats. Most hats look funny on me, or they’re too small for my big head. You might think I’m joking, but it’s true – my head is deceptively large. I hide it well under all my hair. So when I find a hat that fits and doesn’t look stupid, I obviously have to get it.

Then I face the next challenge: when can I even wear a hat? On Saturday I decided that a class field trip to the art museum and a subsequent lunch date would be hat-appropriate activities. Coincidentally, that’s exactly what was on my schedule for Saturday, so it all worked out.

Hat: Target, old (similar)

Jacket: Express

Pants: LOFT

Shoes: Sperry Top Sider