Work Wednesday: A Printed Dress

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.