Elected Official
Madewell Military Anorak ($178)
Hill Staffer
Hinge Vintage Expedition Jacket ($88)
also in black and navy
Paid Intern
Petite: Topshop Lightweight Parka ($120) Plus-size: Old Navy Plus Utility Jacket ($37)
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.
Love the Old Navy version!!!
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No Barbour?
i have the old navy one and i LOVE it!
Dissenting opinion, but I went to Old Navy the other day after seeing you post the jacket here, and I was not impressed. It looks awesome on the hanger! However, the material feels like paper, there’s no lining, and when it was zipped, I looked like I was wearing a potato sack. GAP has a similar jacket and it is much higher quality! To each his own, but the ON version would be a one-season buy, especially if it hit inclement weather.
Belle, would love to see what kind of outfits you would put together with a utility jacket!
To JMW’s comment… yes, me too! Especially with Fall right around the corner… would love a post about styling this jacket.