The theme of today is my would-be work favorites: MaryK's cobalt knit blazer and this Given Then Gathered Anthro dress. These pieces are both so easy, comfy, and flattering, and they feel like they can go anywhere and do anything! I'm sure to wear them forever, but this is how I would have worn them to the office.
Anthro Dress - Anthropologie
F21 Blazer - Swap Party
Cristina handbag - gift from Mom via TJ Maxx
Belt - flea market
Report Marks booties - Nordstrom clearance
Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
This is perfect! Love that dress on you and I really like how the boots and belt work together. The cobalt jacket is the icing on the cake and love it paired with the yellow bag.
Is today or tomorrow your last day at the bank?
Angie replied 11 years ago
KILLER
One of my Rae-faves :)
Awesome...and guess what, I'm the biggest cop out ever. I ended up ordering the dress in both the striped and navy colors. I guess those 5 pounds I lost made a difference. I'm keeping both dresses. There is no pooch issue anymore.
Saving this for inspiration.
Mo replied 11 years ago
Great look!! I see this dress is a better version of the Bailey 44. Are you getting excited?!?
Suz replied 11 years ago
Gorgeous, Rae! You look so happy, too.
ClaraT replied 11 years ago
I love the diagonal stripes and the fit looks comfortable as well. Great outfit.
KathyL replied 11 years ago
Great outfit! That dress is very flattering on you! One day left ... how exciting for you!
tarzy replied 11 years ago
Fantastic outfit! I'm counting down the hours along with you.
MsMary replied 11 years ago
Fabtastic! I bet they are really going to miss your fab style around that office!
rae replied 11 years ago
I am very happy to see my enthusiasm is shared. I really do LOVE this dress.
Shannon, tomorrow is my last day. T-1 day and counting!
Zap, that is awesome news - we will be double dress twins!
Mo, I'm so excited - getting pretty antsy. It is scary, too - I really have to make an important call about a possible opportunity, but I'm so scared to be disappointed that I haven't done it yet. Productive, huh? But yes, overall, I know this is the best thing, and I'm beyond happy to have made the decision.
merwoman replied 11 years ago
a thumbs up "rae-ve" from me as well!
Do you have the navy or the lighter blue?
rae replied 11 years ago
Ah, I didn't realize there were two blues! I guess mine is supposed to be turquoise, but it is much darker in real life. Not quite navy, though. Only single-dress twins, then.
Marley replied 11 years ago
Great outfit! You know, I got the other cobalt blue blazer from MaryK's swap donations - this gives me some inspiration and ideas of how to wear it! Where did you get the dresses???? Love them both!
That dress is so fab on you! Love the blue with the yellow, too.
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)
