Good things come to those who wait. Being unemployed for um... a long time has been an experience. Coming from a family of go-getters,
limbo was not a place I was familiar with. But at least I looked ok while I was there :)
It wasn't until I stopped pounding the pavement, trying to get my foot in the door that I was offered something I couldn't say no to. So now my Tiny Closet and I have a new project: work attire.
My department is small and elite. I think the women there love fashion almost as much as I do. My first day was practically a fashion show.
*sigh* Such eye candy for the style obsessed. So now that I've got a fancy new job, mama needs some fancy new ensembles, right?
But instead of going all out and buying a new wardrobe for the office, I made it a priority to keep my lil closet Tiny!
I went thrifting at various favorites for a few dressy outerwear pieces to add to my casual clothing. This tweed overcoat was one of the pieces I found.
*sigh* Such eye candy for the style obsessed. So now that I've got a fancy new job, mama needs some fancy new ensembles, right?
But instead of going all out and buying a new wardrobe for the office, I made it a priority to keep my lil closet Tiny!
I went thrifting at various favorites for a few dressy outerwear pieces to add to my casual clothing. This tweed overcoat was one of the pieces I found.
Since even saying "office wear" makes me want to gag, I decided to get creative with the concept. No, no - not Victoria's Secret office wear (jesus, who thought those skin tight skirt suits were appropriate anyway, Barbie??), I wanted something less generic-office-drone and more artistic and yes, flashy.
This wool overcoat from Value Village is light enough for cooler Summer days and it tops a cotton/lycra tube dress that I've been wearing for years - yes, a tube dress! I thought the open toe, strapped wedges would also give the duo an added kick.
And though I do not usually wear flashy colors, I love love love flashy nails. This color is "Edie" by Color Club. Color Club has beautifully brilliant, deeply pigmented colors. My new favorite nail color brand.
overcoat with belt: Semantiks (Value Village thrift) / dress: H&M / bracelet: Forever / earrings: Nordstrom / wedges: Trouve
I've been busy, busy, busy these days sewing. One of my 2012 resolutions was to finally showcase more of my own work: outfits that I sew and clothing that I've dramatically altered. So if you promise not to laugh, I will be posting them soon.
Aaaaand, if you like my thrifted overcoat, I think you'll quite enjoy the other treats I plan to wear at the office.
More thrifted office wear coming soon :)
