Dotty

I am so glad I kept this sweater, even though it is a little bit large.  It is the perfect solution for brightening up an otherwise simple outfit.

Dress: Boden
Sweater: Target
Boots: Miz Mooz 

Another Day, Another Striped Dress

I have wanted this dress for a very long time but always balked at paying $88 for what is essentially a long t-shirt. I stalked the J. Crew sales for months with no luck.  Then, last Friday, I happened into the local store to return a skirt and there it was - the dress.  For $39!  Since I was returning a $72 skirt - the dress was practically free.  Right?  


Dress: J. Crew
Shoes: Dr. Martens
Scarf: Boden

Dressing Sally Hapsburg

Many years ago my friend W was lamenting his lack of a girlfriend and we ended up inventing one* for him.  Her name was Sally Hapsburg and she was blonde and cute and belonged to a country club.  I suspect that she would wear something like this, except that I bet her pants wouldn't be from Goodwill.  


T-shirt: Old Navy
Blazer: Boden
Pants: Banana Republic via Goodwill
Shoes: Dr. Martens




A few years ago, W married R, an amazing, non-fictional woman, and is living happily ever after in NYC.   Here is a video of him (and our friend M) singing to his new bride.  

House Dress

I've been wearing a variation of this outfit all weekend - cotton dress, bangle, comfortable shoes.   When something works you might as well stick with it.


Dress: Boden
Shoes: Kork-Ease

Mr. Snuffleupagus

This top has a totally flattering neckline that I am unable to capture on camera. You will just have to take my, and Big Bird's, word for it.

Shirt: Boden

Jeans: Levis

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

P.S. I realize that vampire / mirror reference may have been more appropriate - since I clearly did not look in a mirror and realize how wrinkled these jeans are. But since I went through the trouble of looking up the spelling of Snuffleupagus, I decided to stay with obscure early Sesame Street.

P.P.S. No I have not had my coffee yet, is it that obvious?

Four Rights Make a Wrong

Individually I like each component of this outfit. The plaid shirt, although not my normal style, is cute. The sweater (a gift from mr. deathstar) is warm and I love the deep v-neck. The skirt is a fantastic color and shape. The sweater tights are comfortable and I love that they are grey not black. All together the result is ... not right. Can't quite figure out what the problem is but something is off.

Shirt: Madewell

Sweater: J. Crew

Skirt: Boden

Tights: ? via TJ Maxx clearance

Shoes: Bivel

Bluesy

I was going to wear something else today. But I didn't.

T-shirt: Old Navy

Sweater and necklace: J. Crew

Skirt: Boden

Boots: Report

Does Anyone Have a Crowbar?

Once again I followed the advice of Lucky Magazine and ended up someplace I shouldn't have gone to - pants without Lycra. According to Lucky, pants with Lycra tend to emphasize your bulges whereas slim cut pants without stretch are less likely to make you look like sausage in too tight casing.

What they failed to mention is once you get the pants on - you cannot get them off. So you may be seeing these pants all week unless I magically drop a few pounds or find a crowbar.

Pants: Gap 1969

Top: Boden

Sweater: Target

Boots: Timberland

Regrets

I knew within two minutes of putting on these shoes that I would regret choosing them. What I didn't know is that I'd regret the whole outfit once I got to work. Oh well dress and learn.

Dress: Boden

Jacket: Old Navy

Shoes: RJ Girl

Imposter

I think it is time for me to accept the fact that I just don't look good in chinos. Clearly my decision to style myself as a security guard was in error, but I think even if I was wearing something less dowdy, and less wrinkled, I'd be uncomfortable.

Blazer: Banana Republic via local consignment store
Tank: Old Navy
Pants: J. Crew
Necklace: Handmade by a friend
Shoes: Boden

This Ape's For You

I have been at work for so long I don't know what day it is. So I've invented a new day, called wear your favorite colors when you were 7. In my case those colors were lavender and green. While green remains a favorite, I have eschewed lavender for most of my adult life. Until, that is, this past Sunday when I saw this shirt on the rack at Goodwill and fell deeply in love. It is a good thing I live in Connecticut where woman/shirt love is legal.

Shirt: Boden via Goodwill
Skirt: Jil Sander via Goodwill
Necklace: vintage via consignment store
Shoes: Urban Outfitters


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The Dress Dilemma

I like dresses because they are so easy to wear - one step and you are done (unless you need to leave the house and then shoes are usually advisable). However, if you crave visual variety like I do, dresses can feel a little limited. Which is, perhaps, why I have so many dresses that don't get worn a lot. Including this cute number which has only left the house on one other occasion.

Does anyone else have this "problem"? How do you deal with it?

Dress: Boden
Shoes: Very Volatile

Green Monday

Things are a bit hectic in stufffast land but I took a quick break to snap a shot of my cute green blazer. It is doing its best to cheer up this tired white t-shirt that I literally slept in last night.

Blazer: Boden
T-shirt and jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Dr. Martens
Necklace: vintage via eBay