Wardrobe malfunction--should I buy a new suit ? (duh)

I interviewed for a new job (a transfer really) and intended to wear a conservative black skirt suit. Unfortunately, the suit I intended to wear did not fit--the skirt fit okay, the jacket was way too big. I pulled out a blue skirt suit. The problem? It fit exactly opposite of the black suit--the jacket fit great, the skirt was way to small although it looked great if I zipped it halfway. I have other suits but the blue and black suits were my only options. I chose the blue suit. Next, I couldn't find a shell to wear so I decided to wear a button down collarless silk shirt backwards. Despite the disaster that was this suit, I received lots of compliments and got the job!

I really want to celebrate and buy a new blue skirt suit. The Limited is having an additional 40% off sale that starts tomorrow. I love this suit and it's in the budget:

http://www.thelimited.com/deta.....et/2519254

Please tell me that I can buy it!

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12 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Congrats on the job! If you want permission to buy the suit, I'll give it to you Seriously, great sale and it sounds like you need it, so why not?

Joy

Congratulations on getting the job! Meka, you can buy anything you want to. Will you be wearing skirt suits often with your new job? Or would you get more wear out of something else...maybe an interesting jacket to pair with your black suit skirt.
Maybe your interview blue suit jacket could be paired with your black skirt suit skirt for a very stylish look.

Meka

Active Member

Ladies, thank you for your permission and the congrats! I have some flexibility in how I dress although I would prefer to wear suits when I interact with people outside my office (at least 3 days a week). I do have other suit options and won't be limited to skirt suits. Really, this is more of a want (kind of) than a need.

Joy, I hadn't thought of switching the skirt and jacket. I'm not sure if it would work though because the the suits have different textures. I'll give it a try though. Thanks for the idea.

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