Want to add a little color to your interview suit? I find that jewel tones are always a good choice.
Corner Office
J.Crew Collection Secretary Blouse ($188, also in petite)
I ordered this for my interview next week, I’ll let you know how the quality of the fabric is.
Middle Cubicle
NYDJ Button Front Blouse ($79)
Intern Desk
Tab-Sleeve Chiffon Blouse ($18)
Plus-size: Forever21 Pintucked Blouse ($23)
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Love the JCrew blouse – wish it weren’t out of my price range!
Belle, do you have any experience with Everlane blouses? They have some beautiful jewel tones.
I have two. Sometimes, I think the styles are too short. But I think the quality is good.
I’m terrible at layering, and have always wondered how you get loose sleeves like most of these blouses have to stay straight and ‘right’ under a jacket, or sweater or whatever. Whenever I layer I’m constantly tugging on this or that to get it to stay in the right place. Luckily I live in a warm climate where I don’t have to do often, but I love the look just not the experience.
I have a similar one in black, I´m in love with it hahaha
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Ugh, love the look of that J Crew blouse. Wish it wasn’t so pricey.
The Loft has a similar option in pink: https://www.loft.com/bow-neck-blouse/364474?colorExplode=false&skuId=18024302&catid=catl000011&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=3197&CID=aff_7078679 and Ann Taylor in blue: https://www.anntaylor.com/crepe-tie-neck-blouse/360099?colorExplode=false&skuId=17921596&catid=cata00008&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=0851&CID=aff_7078679
(Don’t work for either company or own either top – so not much more insight. I’ve just been looking at tie-neck tops recently).
It’s J.Crew, they’ll be a sale. If Ben Franklin lived in 2015, he could count on death, taxes, and a J.Crew sale.
Belle, on the JCrew blouse I’m also curious about the sizing, if your wouldn’t mind sharing when you review. Good luck on your interview!