what I won't be wearing this spring

Have I mentioned that I'll need to purchase a spring wardrobe?
I'm mentioning it.
Not only did I drop a stone (actually, I have no clue how much a stone is - I just wanted to throw that out there...I've lost about ten pounds) but I only really own spring/summer clothing suitable for the supermarket. My point is: I'm starting to think about what I'd like to wear to work this spring and where I'll go shopping.
It would appear that I will not be visiting Old Navy.




Wear to work?



Gazing upon this ensemble, I can ONLY sing: oh the farmer and the cowman should be friends.
What are they thinking? It's so...uh, vesty.



I have three big problems with this:

1. It's a poorly executed knock-off of a J Crew shirt.
2. It's pink.I can't pull off pink.
3. Were you pregnant in the 80's? I was pregnant in the 80's and THIS is a 1980's maternity blouse.



I'm awfully pleased to work in an industry wherein I don't have to wear stuff like this. And, as stuff like this goes, these are kind of ugly. BUT they have quite a selection of stuff like this and if YOU must dress this formally at your job you should head right over there. And I'm sorry.



Then again, my industry is not informal enough for these either. And I'm still not sure how I feel about sandals in the office - though I have a feeling that I'll see quite a few of them. I might even wear sneakers to the office on a hot day. I don't know...I'm still thinking about it.



Sheer isn't always good. If it is TRANSPARENT then one is (I am) forced to wear something UNDER it. Two layers? 90 degrees? HOT. Cheap and cute, though. Order it in the gingham, slip the vest over it and hit the SQUARE DANCE.



Ah, the maxi dress. You wear a maxi dress to an outdoor cocktail party on a balmy evening in July, right? I don't go to many of those. Plus, I am mini. Plus, I have issues with so much, um, upper body exposure.



I don't have a problem with leggings. I like leggings with a tunic and flats, I like leggings with a tee shirt and skirt and I like leggings under a slightly sheer long dress that your friend brought you from Italy. But leggings are not PANTS. In my world, leggings are not paired with a tee shirt and flats and worn to work. I saw it last fall and if I see it this spring I'm going to have a hard time containing myself. Or restraining myself. Or something. If I'm not mistaken, I saw someone AT MY OFFICE wearing TIGHTS AS PANTS last fall. I am anxious to see if she returns.

These fashions I won't be wearing are all courtesy of Old Navy.
I do not disparage Old Navy, in fact, they have many wonderful items at great prices.
Alas, they don't have much for me to wear to my job.


Carry on.