Friday, July 13, 2012

Summer Business Uniform

Sometimes it is worth paying full price for a brand-new item. My Lands End navy striped blazer has become my go-to item this summer for any business meetings where I need to be in "business formal" in theory but I can dress it down a bit in practice (i.e., not a full suit but nice pants and a blazer).

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This was yesterday for a whirlwind set of meetings at two different hospitals. It's in the high 80s and getting warmer every day, so I needed to beat the heat and still look professional and like myself. The pants are navy Gap modern bootcuts, the top is a light purple LOFT tee semi-tucked a la Angie, the necklace is a new favorite silver circle pendant from LOFT Outlet, and the sandals are my trusty nude Clarks from last year. Between the stripes and the seme-tuck, it looks on trend, but not too trendy, I think.

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I just adore the detail of the chambray on the interior of the cuff. It's on the underside of the collar too, but I am not fond of the popped collar look so no one gets to see that.

It is still full-price at Lands End ($80), but they have a coupon for $20 off any $75 purchase online, and in Sears (where I bought it) they also have other sales going on. (They're not paying me to plug it, although they should. I am a walking advertisement for this jacket this summer.)

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And several other outfits that I never got photos of...

Do you have a favorite item this summer that you can't stop wearing?



5 comments:

  1. I see why you like that jacket! It is particularly attractive on you with that tucked-in look!

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  2. It's an awesome jacket - you've been totally rocking it!

    Due to my capsule project, I'm re-wearing a lot of my clothes, much more than I used to. My go-to item this summer is my maxi-skirts. I'm really missing one in July's capsule, but I'll have two in August's!

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  3. I LOVE this outfit!!! I love the dark pant with the purple top & then the jacket. It's adorable & not matchy matchy, which I always end up doing but need to quit!!

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  4. I stay away from paying full price - it just does not seem right. My husband thinks i am stingy on myself.
    I think this jacket will go great over almost anything - i know because i have a similar one.

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