Pairing the jacket with these pants creates a more traditional look.
Don’t you just love a bargain? I sure do! My win today is finding one!
Since shopping for clothes is NOT my favorite past time, I only go when I really need to (and occasionally once I am well past due). Today, I had the pleasure of going shopping for a few new work clothes. I work in a business professional environment, and thus, wear suits about 80% of the time, and dresses the other 20%. The limited dress code makes deciding what to wear each morning a bit easier, but also makes wearing the same few garments week after week quite repetitive. Today, my goal was to get some new work outfits without breaking the bank…and I succeeded!
Express is offering their suits at 40% off. They also emailed me a coupon for $25 off every $75 spent. Combining both offers, I was able to get 2 pairs of pants, a skirt, and a blazer for just over $150! Pretty good, considering the suits that I purchased from Express over two years ago are still holding up well. Best of all, their “short” lengths fit my 5’1’’ body without being hemmed!
This jacket matches nicely with all three bottoms that I purchased.
I considered purchasing a sleeveless shirt from Express to complete the outfits, but thought the $44.90 price tag was a bit steep. I thought I could find something else just as nice, and a bit less expensive…again, I succeeded, with a little help from my friends.
One of the friends I was shopping with, who frequents the mall much more often than I, suggested that I look in JC Penny. I had not been into JC Penny in decades. My most recent memory of it was buying knee socks and white button-down blouses there, for my
The touch of leather in this pencil skirt gives it a bit of edge, while keeping it office appropriate.
elementary school uniform. Upon entering this afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised by both the styles and the prices. They sell Mango, a trendy brand that was popular in Spain when I studied there a few years ago, among others.
Within a few minutes of entering JC Penny, I found, tried on, and purchased two Worthington sleeveless tops, one pink and one black . They were cute, and on clearance for $7.99 each. These two items, will mix and match well with the items from Express to create a few new “young professional” looks. I am looking forward to breaking in one of the new outfits on Monday.