Career Dressing

The Teen and I were heading out the door this morning, into a cool, dreary day, with routine school and work plans, and no more worries than a lack of preferred teen breakfast food in the house, when Sickle Cell Disease reared its very nasty head. One minute The Teen is taking some ibuprofen for…

I decided not to title this post “Paralegal Career Dressing” because I’m not dressed for the office in any of these pics. But I am decidedly visible for Not Yet Dead Style’s Visible Monday in my Lollipop Red Nine West Vintage America Jeans, scored for $15 after discounts and coupons at Steinmart. All of these…

Perhaps I haven’t been fair to Chico’s, having never made it past the front door of our local store. But I checked out the online sale catalog, and found several marked down items that would be great fits for a conservative office wardrobe. Easy Instinct Elin Jacket ~ $39.99 (Also available in a nice neutral…

I titled this post partly to screw with Google’s search engine results, and partly because I perhaps over-washed the gray out of my hair last night. In fact, I may have scared it away permanently. The color on the box said something like “Prim Auburn Suitable for Work” – but turned out to be way…

Spring is coming, and a sleek, chiffon-type, swingy pleated skirt, suitable for a conservative office, is on my wish list, inspired by recent looks from some of my favorite style bloggers. I’ll keep checking the thrift stores and eBay, but in the meantime, I’ll use these economically priced skirts for inspiration (or fold and buy…

A statement necklace can really add an interesting and unique focal point to a classic outfit, and is a great piece to invest in for the office. I found five that I’d love to add to my own accessory collection: Gold Statement Necklace w/ Turquoise ~ $18 (BellaBluJewelry – Etsy) Faux Stone Necklace ~ $6.80…

I’ll have to admit that before I starting reading style blogs, I leaned toward fairly conservative accessories. I still have to lean that way, working in a law firm, but I’ve found myself more drawn to color and statement necklaces, like the one I wore yesterday (and might wear tomorrow). It’s bright, has many beads…

I love scarves, but pretty much have about three simple ways I know to tie them. When I saw 15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf, I was thrilled to have some new ideas such as the scarf rosette belt (#4) and the knot row (#10). Get ready to see some scarf creativity…

This $9 sweater dress, scored off a red dot clearance rack at Steinmart, seemed like the perfect solution for a chilly day. Plus, it’s soft and feels like pjs. I should have been snug as a bug in a rug, but still found myself shivering in my office, struggling to concentrate. It must have been…

I don’t know why I’m startled by retail bathing suit displays in February, but honestly, I am. It’s still freezing outside. I want my toasty tights. But no, they’re almost all gone in retail stores – to make room for itsy-bitsy bikinis. Which I’m kinda old for, so maybe I’m just bitter… But that’s okay,…

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