Notice anything about this outfit?
How about this one?
Did you notice I am wearing trouser jeans? This pair from Gap, to be precise.
I haven't had a pair of trouser jeans since Forth & Towne, and those were more of a wide-leg. I am crazy about the look of these straight legs!
My husband wears jeans regularly to his business casual environment, even though they aren't allowed. His secret is that he wears a jacket and tie, or a very nice shirt and gorgeous tie, so everyone's attention is focused on the upper half of his body, and no one even notices that he is in jeans. It's worked perfectly for eleven years; hasn't been busted yet!
So that's what I did with the two outfits above, and no one noticed. I was only working in the office those days, no travel, so if I did get caught it would only be by the people in my department. Hee!
The second outfit, with the silver-grey tee under the striped blazer, was purely inspired by this fabulous look from Small Fabric of My Life. I wish my top had the same drapiness of hers, but overall it did work; I just have to be careful when I am posing that the stupid little zipper pull isn't sticking out through the top. UGH.
You can't see the poking zipper when the jacket is buttoned, but it was much too hot for that nonsense. :)
These dresses continue to get a workout this summer. They're so easy when it's too hot to wear clothes, but you know, you still have to wear clothes. :)
And now it's time to get ready for work again. Is it vacation soon?
We're allowed to wear jeans everyday at my office, so I actually didn't notice anything different! Very sneaky though! I like these jeans, so I'll have to check them out once I feel like leaving the house in pants again this fall.
ReplyDeleteI'd never be able to get away with jeans on any day but Friday - I'm far too visible in my office as it is!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, Kristen!
Didn't I just have a vacation? Yet, I want another! Extra long weekend coming up for me around Labor Day but no real vacation again until next May.
ReplyDeleteAs I threw a dress over my head and slipped on sandals this morning I thought I'd better enjoy it because "fussier" dressing days are just around the corner!
I'll have to try those pants on at the Gap.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like about the Gap is that they include a "thigh" measurement with their pants. As a not-skinny thigh person that's helpful for me.