wardrobe
As my brain swims through the possibilities of employment and employers and the commute, I find myself contemplating what I will wear to work.
I haven't worked in a long time and, in that time, I have honed my look to perfection.
Okay, maybe not perfection per se, but I definitely have a look that is all mine and I have no intention of abandoning it for suits and trousers.
What to do...what to wear?
I've scanned countless websites - I'm not built for J Crew, The Gap is too young for me, and I'm just not a Talbots kind of gal. But I will need clothes - not so much for my bottom half but the top half of my wardrobe consists of many variations of black tee shirts and turtlenecks.
With a large budget I'd run, like a crazy woman, to Dosa, but I don't have a large budget and Old Navy duds are not going to cut it.
The only answer is for me (when employed) to purchase a few good quality garments that are true to my style.
It's handy that I am an excellent internet researcher as I have found, I have always known about
Le Bouton.
If and when I am employed I would very much like to purchase the following items:
One beautiful linen shirt with gorgeous detail on the back. Sadly, I didn't download a photo of the back...
this three pocket tunic, shown on a child but also available in adult sizes...
a fabulous straight skirt - not too long and not too short,
a "warm" black alpaca top that matches everything I own,
a blouse in which I will imagine that I am tall and thin and flat chested,
and, finally, this wonderful little jacket.
Le Bouton is closed until September, but that's okay - I can't imagine I'll need these things before then.
All I need is the job.
I haven't worked in a long time and, in that time, I have honed my look to perfection.
Okay, maybe not perfection per se, but I definitely have a look that is all mine and I have no intention of abandoning it for suits and trousers.
What to do...what to wear?
I've scanned countless websites - I'm not built for J Crew, The Gap is too young for me, and I'm just not a Talbots kind of gal. But I will need clothes - not so much for my bottom half but the top half of my wardrobe consists of many variations of black tee shirts and turtlenecks.
With a large budget I'd run, like a crazy woman, to Dosa, but I don't have a large budget and Old Navy duds are not going to cut it.
The only answer is for me (when employed) to purchase a few good quality garments that are true to my style.
It's handy that I am an excellent internet researcher as I have found, I have always known about
Le Bouton.
If and when I am employed I would very much like to purchase the following items:
One beautiful linen shirt with gorgeous detail on the back. Sadly, I didn't download a photo of the back...
this three pocket tunic, shown on a child but also available in adult sizes...
a fabulous straight skirt - not too long and not too short,
a "warm" black alpaca top that matches everything I own,
a blouse in which I will imagine that I am tall and thin and flat chested,
and, finally, this wonderful little jacket.
Le Bouton is closed until September, but that's okay - I can't imagine I'll need these things before then.
All I need is the job.
Comments
And you WILL need them.
(word verification is 'oympivo'. kinda' look like it could be 'olympics' in another language.)
Dressy clothes give me anxiety. Every sample piece that our boss passed around at the last meeting as "acceptable" was a polyester blend. Gave me the willies.
In Tuvalu one commutes by train, yes? It will give you time to think. Oh wait. Thinking is bad because it gives us headaches. Maybe you will have to take up reading.
You WILL need the clothes and before long you WILL have the work wardrobe that all your colleagues aspire to.
You look lovely, as usual.
paola
I'll take one of each please.
Except the tunic - I'll take two for the girls.
But if I were you, I'd check out Garnet Hill and Hanna Anderson. They both have lots of solid-color drapey clothes, they both have frequent sales, and they both have PETITES.
I am sure a great job is right around the corner for you!
No IF or WHEN about it, you will get the job and soon :)
G'luck!
I think for me that might be the hardest part about going back to work--finding something to wear. Unless I get a job with the forestry department. Then I'm totally outfitted.
And of course, you'll need more than A pair of shoes, right? That's the best part. Planning your daily outfit around which shoes you are in the mood to wear.
jbhat
jbhat
ErinH
They've been helping me bridge the gap between Old Navy and Barney's or Saks, which would be be two of my shops of choice if I could afford them. Or Searle.
Looking forward to hearing the good new job news!
You will get a job - as a former recruitment consultant my only advice would be to take the job that really sings to you rather than taking one "just in case"...
I do not, however, own any pink pants with palm trees.
I haven't commented for a while as I have gone back to work, I am teaching full time on temporary contracts with our government education department. I found my wardrobe to consist of second hand buys from thrift stores and markets and chain store buys. It's holding up so far. But I do like BB's approach. You would always be a great Retail Buyer or Merchandiser with your skills BB!
In the meantime Im on the lookout for a linen shirt.....
cheers
T.