wardrobe
My Dana Buchman trousers don't fit me.
I was looking forward to having them be my "office pants" but they are in danger of being my "office anklets."
I may or may not take them to the tailor - I might not always be this thin and I'm not sure I want to mess with them.
Anyway, I did the big wardrobe switcheroo (put away all the summer things) and unearthed about 5 outfits that I could sort of wear to work if I wrangle my accessories correctly. I think.
But I was hoping those black trousers would be the backbone, as it were, of my closet.
So I went shopping.
I got:
one of these, reduced and then marked down 25%.
This skirt - full price, sadly, but I'm planning on wearing it twice a week for the rest of my life (I always figure Cost Per Wear in my head).
Oh! Here's the best part of the skirt -
These are called something like Gallery Trousers. What's up with the names?
Nice pants, someone might say to me and I will respond, with finger quotes, oh, thanks, they are Gallery Trousers! So, yeah, the GT's are about 15 inches TOO LONG on me and now I am going to angst over how much to have them shortened. They were reduced 25%.
I bought one of these, but in this fabric
I'm pretty sure it's the only blouse I own, and it was on sale.
I bought these, though mine don't look so shiny. I've been wearing them around the house. I don't think they hurt my feet but they may make my legs ache. We'll see.
Finally, I got these -
Back off boot-lickers - favorite this photo and I'LL TAKE IT DOWN, I TELL YOU, I WILL TAKE IT DOWN.
I've been eating this frou-frou yogurt too -
because it's all part of that mature new package I'm putting together. You know, the package which includes lunch that is more than two black olives and a slice of American cheese and then maybe some Peanut M&M's. I don't think people who sit at desks all day being Executive Assistants eat Skittles for lunch, so I'm working on that whole thing too. That's probably why the Dana Buchmans don't fit me anymore - no lunches.
Yep. I've got it all settled.
Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to throw my leg over the scooter in that skirt. Twice a week.
I was looking forward to having them be my "office pants" but they are in danger of being my "office anklets."
I may or may not take them to the tailor - I might not always be this thin and I'm not sure I want to mess with them.
Anyway, I did the big wardrobe switcheroo (put away all the summer things) and unearthed about 5 outfits that I could sort of wear to work if I wrangle my accessories correctly. I think.
But I was hoping those black trousers would be the backbone, as it were, of my closet.
So I went shopping.
I got:
one of these, reduced and then marked down 25%.
This skirt - full price, sadly, but I'm planning on wearing it twice a week for the rest of my life (I always figure Cost Per Wear in my head).
Oh! Here's the best part of the skirt -
These are called something like Gallery Trousers. What's up with the names?
Nice pants, someone might say to me and I will respond, with finger quotes, oh, thanks, they are Gallery Trousers! So, yeah, the GT's are about 15 inches TOO LONG on me and now I am going to angst over how much to have them shortened. They were reduced 25%.
I bought one of these, but in this fabric
I'm pretty sure it's the only blouse I own, and it was on sale.
I bought these, though mine don't look so shiny. I've been wearing them around the house. I don't think they hurt my feet but they may make my legs ache. We'll see.
Finally, I got these -
Back off boot-lickers - favorite this photo and I'LL TAKE IT DOWN, I TELL YOU, I WILL TAKE IT DOWN.
I've been eating this frou-frou yogurt too -
because it's all part of that mature new package I'm putting together. You know, the package which includes lunch that is more than two black olives and a slice of American cheese and then maybe some Peanut M&M's. I don't think people who sit at desks all day being Executive Assistants eat Skittles for lunch, so I'm working on that whole thing too. That's probably why the Dana Buchmans don't fit me anymore - no lunches.
Yep. I've got it all settled.
Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to throw my leg over the scooter in that skirt. Twice a week.
Comments
Those boots are hot.
But I'm not the kind to lick them.
I'm jealous. Wish I could wear those boots.
OK, cases of yogurt.
Don't sweat having the pants altered. Good tailoring is the key and you know you'll get years of wear out of those pants.
Got the same detail on a skirt of mine.
As per scooter rides, Jo and Poppy got it right, side saddle. That's what I do when rifing in the back of the scooter with a tight skirt. So 50's chic.
paola
But I'm still not ready for you to go back to work.
Now tell us about your accessories.
jbhat
Could you throw on some comfy pants to ride the scooter and bring the skirt to change into?
And what's wrong with Peanut M&M's for lunch?
Very chic. As one always expects with bb.
Gasp.
I think I just achieved fashion nirvana.
So what did I do Saturday? Buy another.
You made me buy the J Crew boots - in short length.
You know about muffin tops? When your belly roll sticks over the jeans in that oh so flattering way?
You ain't seen nothing until you see my calf muffin tops hanging over the boots.
Sniff - guess no matter how much weight I lose, Sicilians just can't wear boots!
and that is wonderful yoghurt, though i can only afford it when its majorly on sale sadly...
I could totally eat the yogurt in my sweats, though.
Simple.....with panache!
(And we know you can do it, too!)
ErinH
Exactly.
I know that is selfish!
Beeyootiful :)