After bemoaning my poor feet and the fact that I had to return a pair of heels, I cheered myself up by going to Last Chance and buying 3 pairs of flat shoes (thanks for the idea, Anna)! They were all $18.99 each. These are Sam Edelman Gigi sandals, and they reminded me of the St. Tropez style in Parisian Chic. I also got some Franco Sarto Jesus sandals (don't know the make) and some Me Too pointy-toed leopard print flats (pony!), complete with a flat rectangular bow on the vamp. They are all final sale, which in a weird sort of way is good for me, since I do so much returning.

Today was our last meeting of book club before we break for the summer. I wore:

New tan sandals
Old Navy printed and pleated blue skirt (via Goodwill)
NYC&Co. charcoal and white seersucker button front shirt (Goodwill)
New blue braided belt (F21 $2.50)
Straw bag (Goodwill)
Half way through the meeting I put on my Old Navy Chanel-style cropped denim jacket, since my friend keeps her house cooler than I keep mine.

I have upgraded to woven shirts for the summer (mostly) and now I'm learning how to wear them. Many of my skirts are low-waisted, so they need to be paired with a longer shirt so that I don't expose belly flesh. Only one of my skirts is high-waisted enough for tucking in, so expect to see a lot of the belt over untucked shirt formula this summer. I have found a bunch of inexpensive belts in trendy colors and patterns that I'm hoping will bring my second-hand skirts and shirts together. I feel like the belt makes my outfit more maximal, defines my waist, and lengthens my legline. It's also easy to take off at home when it's hot. Some of you are really rocking the soft blouses untucked, but I don't think it works well with this type of shirt, on me anyway (I tried).

Wearing woven shirts for everyday is a huge change for me (thank you Angie and Queen Mum--miss you-- for leading the way). So far, I've found them much cooler than knit T's, but at the same time they're more comfortable in cold A/C because of the neck/shoulder coverage.

While I'm at it, I'm coining a new term (unless someone else already has) called the Fuss Factor. I found this outfit pretty fuss-free. With knit T's I'm always pulling them down every time I stand up. Tops that have a wide/low neckline constantly need adjusting on me as well. So I'm enjoying my button front shirts, I know I can move around and they will behave themselves. I'm not exposing my chest, bra straps or my midriff. If the collar gets messed up, that's just part of the charm (I'm learning to leave it and *try* to appear nonchalant, lol). What are your thoughts on the Fuss Factor? Are there certain items of clothing that you find yourself fussing with, or is it just a sign of poor fit?

Your comments are always gratefully received!