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)
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 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!