In a recent lunch time discussion, between talk of diamond rings and politics - the discussion came up regarding clothing. Let me set the scene - Panera Bread with two Moms... two young Moms. One Mom says to the other Mom - "I was looking in my Maurices magazine earlier." I totally cut her off at that point.... Maurices? Maurices? [I had to even google it to see if I spelled it right because it has been so long]
So after a brief discussion with a Mom who dresses much better than I do, I decided to give some examples of GREAT clothing pieces that everyone should own, classic pieces that will never go out of style. There is no need in being "trendy" if you are on a budget, I don't think that people should always be on the latest trend but having great pieces put together in different ways works wonderfully for most women. This is especially true for women who are required to dress business casual.
So here are a few pieces of clothing for work or play!
Basic v-neck t-shirt.
Target, $10.00
Buy several colors. Finding a plain, fitted t-shirt that fits your body style and is made out of decent material is an awesome piece of clothing to have in your closet. V-neck is great but so is crew neck, mix it up! You can dress this up or down... dress down with khaki shorts and brown leather flip flops with a cute scarf or necklace. Dress up with dress pants, scarf, jewelery, heels, and a fitted jacket (for winter). PS - this is meant for shirts without collars and the two buttons.
Good pants - dress pants and jeans
Ann Taylor Loft
Ann Taylor also offers Petites which I know is very helpful for some. Please take note on shopping for bluejeans - if you are a Mom {or a grown woman} and you are wearing the same style of bluejeans that your teenage daughter is wearing, maybe you should reevaluate the situation. No glitter, no rhinestones, no white stitching... it's time to move on. Do you MissMe? NOPE!
Classic Heel. Stay away from trendy shoes. If you want to make a good purchase buy a nice (and maybe more expensive) heel that is comfortable and you can wear with different outfits.
Brown leather flipflop {one without sparkle and shine}
You can find these throughout the summer from all different stores. I personally wear Rainbow Sandals and I know that they are a bit more expensive than most flip flops but I have had mine since 2009 and they are still in perfect condition. It's the same as the heels, if you buy one good pair and cut out all the purchases, you may actually save money!
Scarves
Boy OH Boy do I love scarves. I wear them in the summer and in the winter! They are so comfortable and can really add some color to your black and white wardrobe. You can get scarves for various prices but if I'm going to buy a good scarf, I love to purchase one for a cause. (Kind of like TOMs). Serrv is a "nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support of artisans and farmers worldwide." Not only is this a great cause but that have some beautiful scarves!
Jewelry
This can make an outfit. Find some bangles, silver and gold mix and wear those with most outfits. A few great pair of earrings - nothing too big and dangly (avoid looking like a stripper) but mid-length that says, "Yes, I'm wearing fantastic earrings and yes, I have style and class." Necklaces, ok, this is hard for some ladies. No need in trying out the latest trends of color blocking and what not. The safest and long lasting bet for necklaces would be to purchase a few long necklaces and a short one. This will allow you to mix it up with your bangles and earrings. Don't be afraid to mix silver and gold! Don't forget -- Monogram jewelry, if you are from the south, this never goes out of style!!
I am no "fashionista" but I do love the feeling when someone tells me, "You look cute today!" It is a wonderful feeling! I know that I am not a Mom... and I can't come close to understanding how tired Mom's must be. In my mind though, feeling fabulous and having someone tell me that I look fabulous would be the one thing that could pick me up -- and help me keep moving on (with no sleep). Throw out those Mom jeans, put on something classically cute, and rock it! You will hold your head a little higher, I promise!
Thank God we're living in a country where the sky's the limit, the stores are
open late and you can shop in bed thanks to television. ~Joan Rivers
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