I was lying to myself.
I thought I could make it through the entire session wearing pants suit. At 43, I thought I had matured, grown, evolved into a wearer of pants suits. But I was wrong.
I am uncomfortable. I am tired of being pinched. I am tired of my pants fitting one way at 8:00 AM and a completely different way at 3:30 PM. I have had enough.
Three weeks in, I find myself shopping every day for dresses that I can wear under blazers. Here is an example of what I’m talking about.
A cool blazer is a must have. This Veronica Beard one is at the top of my list. It’s a “cool girl” jacket that you can wear for years to come. For something under-$150, Express has a nice option. I also like this ALC rental option from RTR.
This Farm Rio dress has a bold print, but don’t be afraid of it. The jacket tones it down a bit, and the muted color palette makes it wearable for work. I adore it. It makes a statement without being loud. If you want a subtle print, Quince has a wrap dress you should check out.
You know I hate a flimsy belt. So I almost always replace the sash belts on dresses with something with more structure. This J. McLaughlin Belt has a bit of stretch, and is still incredibly chic.
Best blazer ever! worth every penny no matter the color button combination. sometimes you can find them on sale.
Can you talk more about how to wear that blazer over that dress? I would have thought there was too much going on to do both, especially with the pockets on the chest. (Totally love that belt though).