I have been loving the maxi skirts on my favorite style bloggers, and longing to own one. Then I realized I
did own one, only it was in the back of the closet with my non-work clothes. It's the convertible skirt/dress I've had for about five years and wad up my suitcase for the beach.
It just got upgraded to the work clothes section. It was chillier today than it has been, and I would have loved to wear jeans, but I couldn't do that on the first outing of the Fluevogs. An extra long skirt was ideal, and much to my surprise, I got a lot of compliments during the day. Which is way better than a request to go home and change.
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| Cat (long term hanger on); Gingham shirt (thrifted @$6); Convertible skirt/dress (old Marshalls); Wide belt (old Steinmart clearance); Breva pumps (John Fluevog); Freshwater pearls (gift from bestie); Stretch cuff (Forever 21) |
Here's a little better peek at the new Vogs. They are wonderfully comfortable.
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| I need to show you the cool soles. They say, "Coffee. Take the time and do it right." Yessir! |
Have you worn a maxi dress or skirt to work?
The skirt looks totally cute on you...and random, but I love how your necklace is tied!
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Eee! Your new Vogs! They look fabulous. Okay, I admit I may have been judgemental about the "simpler" coffees when they came out, but I take it all back. They are fabulous, and I think they will be a heavily remixed item. Happy to have contributed to another Fluevog convert.
ReplyDeleteAlso heehee! Love the kitty photobomb.
I love that you cited your cat! ;o)
ReplyDeleteI've only worn a maxi length to work twice and even though the styles of the maxis are casual, I feel more "fancy" in them - probably because I end up messing with my skirt all the time and have to pick it up to go up and down the stairs ... "like a lady!"
I think I have worn a maxi to work just once. My job often entails walking from one building to another...and kicks up dust. Have you really been asked to go home and change?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great look! I love the maxi skirt and those great shoes! I love that they have the coffee phrase underneath. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove this look on you! Makes you look taller too, which is always a plus for me. Beautiful shoes, and the color makes the outfit, I think, as opposed to neutral ones. I ditto Tara on the necklace. A+
ReplyDeleteThose Vogs are so cute!! And I love the blue shirt with the maxi skirt. I wear them to work sometimes, usually when I'm going for a casual look. I've never really tried dressing one up... I like how yours turned out!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute skirt. Looks great with that belt.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to go shopping in our closets. Most of us (including me) have clothes we've forgotten about.
Love those Vogs - fabulous color.
ReplyDeleteAnd I definitely wear maxis to work, but I work in a pretty casual environment.
Also, your comment with all the thumbs yesterday totally cracked me up!
@Tara ~ Thanks for commenting, and helping me discover your terrific blog, which I added to my RSS feed reader :)
ReplyDelete@Megan Mae ~ Eee! That's exactly how I'd describe the Vogs. They're sneakily simple :D
ReplyDelete@Lisa ~ We don't have an elevator, and I don't remember how I went up and down the steps. Pro'bly dusted them thoroughly :P But I was so comfortable I will be wearing it again SOON.
ReplyDelete@Terri ~ I haven't actually been asked to go home and change, but I know people that have - and also people that received negative feedback from office managers in conservative environments. Sometimes I agreed - and sometimes not.
ReplyDelete@Frannie ~ I keep discovering new things about them, like the subtle John Fluevog signature stamp on the back of the pumps.
ReplyDelete@Ms. A ~ Taller is something I can always use. I was worried that I'd look like a shrimp playing dress up in Mom's clothes :D
ReplyDelete@Tiffany ~ Thanks! I've already got the next outfit in mind for taking my maxi to work :D Of course, while giving maximum productivity at the same time lol.
ReplyDelete@Ally ~ I don't know why I haven't looked in the back of my closet sooner. We should have Look in the Back of Your Closet week :P
ReplyDelete@Gracey ~ So excited you stopped by. You, along with other commenters here, are my style hero.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, that skirt looks beautiful on you! Way to style it for a formal work environment, Lynne, good job!
ReplyDeleteThe Fluevogs are AMAZING! I wore my Coffees today too - and I love how comfy they are. So glad you enjoyed them! Better watch out...they are addicting! ;)
Fantastic outfit! You pull off professional maxi well!
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