10th Commandment: August 7
Aug 7, 2014
Elected Official
Hill Staffer
Chance Stripe Bateau Neck Tee ($68)
Paid Intern
VS Long Sleeve Essential Tee ($25)
Plus-size: Ralph Lauren Striped Top ($25) Petite: Ralph Lauren Striped Top ($50)
Elected Official
Hill Staffer
Chance Stripe Bateau Neck Tee ($68)
Paid Intern
VS Long Sleeve Essential Tee ($25)
Plus-size: Ralph Lauren Striped Top ($25) Petite: Ralph Lauren Striped Top ($50)
Have a big day ahead? Major hearing? Big trial? The presentation of your life? Gonna be at a conference with that ex? Whatever it happens to be, these are the fashion weapons that get me to the confidence level that I need to be at.
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
Have a big day ahead? Major hearing? Big trial? The presentation of your life? Gonna be at a conference with that ex? Whatever it happens to be, these are the fashion weapons that get me to the confidence level that I need to be at.
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Boden also has a great striped tee with plenty of color options. Washes great and true to size. Price point: $38.
H+M had one in the spring that I loved–had little gold “buttons” on one side of the neck, and on the sleeves. It was cheap but the quality–for a t!–was great.
I have that one too and just wore it yesterday! I got mine last spring though, so it’s definitely held up. Great quality for $12.
Don’t waste your money on an expensive striped shirt that’s still see-through and thin. LL Bean has the best striped shirt for your money: thick, comes in petite for shorter length, and looks super flattering on: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/58620?feat=french%20sailors%20shirt-SR0&page=french-sailor-s-shirt-three-quarter-sleeve-boatneck