Last week, I mentioned that I had a last minute business trip. I sort of panicked, because I didn't have a suit, and felt like I should wear one for this particular event. So I spent a few hours shopping under duress. It was awful! I thought The Limited would be a sure thing, and they had a 50% off sale for all regular priced items. It would have been great, except they didn't have my sizes in the same color skirt and blazer. So I could have gotten a gray blazer and tan skirt, but that wasn't very helpful. And it was too late to order online. I actually ended up buying a tan suit at NY&Co, but I didn't like it all that much. It was definitely a "giving up" purchase. As I was leaving the mall, defeated with my ugly suit, I decided to take a look at the department store. This should have been my first destination. Seriously, what was I thinking??
This is the suit I ended up getting. I'm pretty happy with it, but I wish I'd had more time to look! I think it's pretty likely I would have gotten this one anyway. From far away, it just looks gray, but close up there is some black/white texture going on:
Anyway, this is what I wore on my trip. And I took these photos after a very long day in meetings and flying home. So if I look a little rumpled/exhausted, that's why.
I'm not sure how often I'll need to wear a full suit, but I do think I'll be able to break it up and wear the skirt and blazer with other pieces. Hopefully it wasn't a completely foolish purchase!
Blazer & Skirt: Le Suit via Younkers
Blouse: Gap outlet
Shoes: J.Crew Factory
