Jan 26 2008
Showin’ Off Saturday
Dawn came up with this Showin’ Off Saturday last year at the end of December, and fog-headed brilliant as I am, I’ve been forgetting waiting for someone to come up with an idea that I can show off.
So when presented with this last week, I decided that this was going to be the day that I actually participated. Y’know, because I’m brilliant. Dawn reminded me.I don’t normally wear sweatpants. I may come home and throw on yoga pants or pajama bottoms, but out in public? I’m more of a jeans kinda girl. Either Shortman’s that have been outgrown, or my new favorites.
At work? It’s pants and a turtleneck sweater in the fall and winter, a long-sleeved tee or short-sleeved sweater in the spring (under a blazer or cardigan), and in the heat of summer? A short sleeved t-shirt, or a sleeveless sweater under a linen jacket or a light sweater for chilly offices and conference rooms.
I’m not very creative with clothing. I wear what is comfortable so I can move around and easy to clean because I’m damn clumsy. So, here you go. My normal wardrobe - and a chance to see that I do have arms, and legs.
Complete with Blackberry
One of the few times you’ll see me with a necklace on. Doesn’t it look like I’ve been twisting it? Now, the hot pink raincoat? I love it. Even though all of the buttons are falling off and it’s a bitch to sew them back.
These days, I don’t meet with clients. If I’m with anyone else at all, it’s either my team (in a building that tries to stay business casual and fails miserably) or other managers - who do understand business casual. So my dressy tees, blazers and pants are just fine.
What I’d really like to do, though, is get back to a more formal working environment. I know there are those of you out there who shudder at that thought. But really, I like to wear suits at times. This one would be wonderful.
—- Now, that suit? Red pumps? That will make a woman feel powerful in a room full of men. Too bad the only one I can find online is 4 sizes wrong. —-
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It’s a BOY! It’s a BOY!!!! Marianne had a BOY yesterday! Woo hoo!
Just wanted to stop by and let you know.
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woo hoo hottie!
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I have to wear a turquoise blue shirt with lilac check on it for work. It’s an affront to my rather meagre manliness.
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I have to admit, my BlackBerry and I are inseparable too. Yes, I know, sad!
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There is just something about a suit that feels good!
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Oddly enough, those lips remind me of the ones from the beginning of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. LMAO
I live in very casual, very comfortable clothing at all times but when I used to work in an office I adored wearing suits. I like simple lines, things that are classic and a good suit will outlast all fashion trends. I like the one you found, it’s gorgeous.
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This is funny, because just the other day I was lamenting I never “get” to wear nice clothes (like that beautiful suit!) any more. But I am soooo with you - the sweats thing isn’t doing anyone any favors, is it?
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that suit is HAWT especially with red pumps. meow.
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I always start the school year saying that I am am going to dress more professional, but then I fall into the routine that is Yoga Pants, Crocks, and my hubby’s button downs. SUITS? Yuck!
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Fantastic raincoat! I also am bad at picking clothes. I should hire me a stylist…Maybe we could cost-share one…
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Nice rack!
OK, its past Santa’s list time, so he is keeping his list, but hey, I know Rudy will F up big time, and Santa will be distracted by that and I may be able to squeeze another one or two in under the radar if you know what i mean!
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Tiny!
We do business casual but I opt for Khaki’s and nice shirts. Wish they would just make us wear uniforms some days! I used to own nice suits, I guess I still have a couple and I do like to wear them from time to time.
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Woot! Glad to see you back!
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I hate suits. I once interviewed for a job that told me that everyone wearrs flip flops all the time. Besides winter. And I wanted to take that job immediately because what could be better?
This is why I should work from home. Slovenly is NOT in style.
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