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I lived for a short time near you, and you're right about the summertime temps! My office was air conditioned, so I would always top off a T-shirt or even a dressy tank top with a light weight jacket indoors, then take it off as I walked to the car. (The jacket!). Do you still have the Prime Outlet stores there. I used to find nice stuff at Dress Barn for good prices. Even now in a cooler climate, I fancy long skirts with a casual short sleeved top for summer; or, a simple knee-length dress with flats or low heels. I am no longer "spring chicken", and like stuff from Appleseeds, Tog Shop, and the like.
I lived for a short time near you, and you're right about the summertime temps! My office was air conditioned, so I would always top off a T-shirt or even a dressy tank top with a light weight jacket indoors, then take it off as I walked to the car. (The jacket!). Do you still have the Prime Outlet stores there. I used to find nice stuff at Dress Barn for good prices. Even now in a cooler climate, I fancy long skirts with a casual short sleeved top for summer; or, a simple knee-length dress with flats or low heels. I am no longer "spring chicken", and like stuff from Appleseeds, Tog Shop, and the like.
Yes! There is Dress Barn at the Outlets Since you know of the heat/humidity - would capri leggings with a gauzy collar big shirt (belted or not) with great earrings and a statement hairdo look "fashion forward?"
Thanks for the local know how!
Can you show a suggestion please - I am rather top heavy so no button front but like the idea of colored cotton pants with print.
What kind of "top heavy" are you. Lots of waist definition or little waist definition? (Makes a difference on the recommendations for tops) Also, are your shoulders narrower or wider or the same width of your hips?
*I have the fall version of this top....it is on trend, but easy to wear for all ages. I wear it to work all the time. Looks polished, feels like a t-shirt.
I am a 50 something female- I work in a very casual atmosphere - office manager with no real "visitors" - bring little dog to work - have worn long shorts and T's to work in the Spring/Summer - jeans year round. I KNOW I am not a teenager - but clothes that are "age appropriate" are dull dull dull.
True that.
Sorry you can't order from this catalog, ( it's European) but may be it'll give you some ideas?
( The "mature young women" can find plenty here I think...)
Yes! There is Dress Barn at the Outlets Since you know of the heat/humidity - would capri leggings with a gauzy collar big shirt (belted or not) with great earrings and a statement hairdo look "fashion forward?"
Thanks for the local know how!
You're very welcome.
See, I love the idea of capris with a big shirt. It screams comfort to me, yet, it is most appropriate for the work environment you described.
A hint: On Fridays, I tried to wear something with an elastic waist so when I hit the Town Dock in St. Michael's for dinner, I could indulge a little.
Edited to add: I find some great pieces at serengeticatalog.com
See, I love the idea of capris with a big shirt. It screams comfort to me, yet, it is most appropriate for the work environment you described.
A hint: On Fridays, I tried to wear something with an elastic waist so when I hit the Town Dock in St. Michael's for dinner, I could indulge a little.
Edited to add: I find some great pieces at serengeticatalog.com
Will check out that catalog! And I have been finding some great "big shirts" that I could see wearing as almost a jacket with a tank underneath - the shirt could work in the A/c - the tank in the car with the top down on the way home over the Bay Bridge.
Thanks for all your replies - too bad they don't have a catalog named "Forever Fun Fashion" instead of the frumpy looking "age appropriate" clothes they show at the store.
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