Help a fashion disaster recover…

by Karoli on November 12, 2007 · 3 comments

I’m supposed to travel to Atlanta on business early next month. My wardrobe hasn’t been updated in years, I’m most comfortable in soft, broken-in jeans and a sweater, and haven’t got the vaguest clue how to put together a couple of office-style outfits that will travel well, be warm and look nice, particularly on my 5′ 4″ middle-aging self. Oh, it would help if it didn’t cost next month’s mortgage payment, too.

Who blogs this stuff? I’ve looked at the Blogher posts about fashion but I didn’t really find anything there. Anyone on their blogroll I should read? Anyone on yours? Leave a comment.

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http://apublicdefender.com Gideon

I have no idea and I’ve scoured the interweb for years! Hmm….
http://www.disarranging.com/review/ Marie

This isn’t fashion. This is timeless practicality. To start, I would recommend a blazer. If you can afford two, get one each of corduroy (can be business and casual) and wool (business and semi-dressy). Black slacks and a black straight skirt. A couple nice finished t-shirts or plain shirt. Flats or low-heeled pumps. As for the colors, whatever looks good. This probably wasn’t what you were looking for, but you’ll look good and people think you know what you’re doing (which you probably do, anyway).

I wear this stuff everyday. Except, not so much the skirt part anymore. I have two of these. It may not look like it came from Saks, but it’s super comfortable, looks decent, and you can’t go wrong with that price.

On the other hand… The last time I was in Atlanta, the shoeshine girl just off the lobby of the some downtown hotel (can’t remember the name), wore a little black cocktail dress at eight in the morning. So, there’s that.
http://drumsnwhistles.com karoli

Marie,

Great advice! I love the blazer but have to go for a different cut — there’s just a little too much hip on me for the cute short jacket look.

However, the link was really helpful…I’m browsing there now.

Gideon,

It’s okay — You’re an expert on more important things.