I am still tired after short but exhausting trip. Going back to office and trying out more relaxed look - dark wash trousers jeans and cardigan worn as a top. There is also another merino sweater under it worn just for the warmth:)
Jeans and classic cardigans was actually my office uniform when I first started almost exactly 18 years ago. But then couple of things happened, I got my second child, gained weight, turned 40 and got promoted. Suddenly I started feeling frumpy in cardigans in my bigger size, they were showing every lump and bump, and I discovered that blazers are much better at hiding and slimming. So that was my main reason why I switched to blazers, it was not because of dress code. Another reason is that I wanted to be taken more seriously in my new role, but this is not important anymore, I am here long enough and have nothing to prove. So I think it is time to gradually relax how I dress at work.