June outfits with a challenge

My extra challenge for this month was super comfortable outfits with summer colors - more navy/white than black/white. Besides having knee problems I’ve got inflammation in the foot and pulled back muscle - no belts and no tucking tops. The outfits were worn for work with relaxed dress code ( no denim jackets allowed sadly ).
This is the pants collection- skirt outfits are work in progress.
The navy pants are cotton/linen from BR factory 7 years ago, the patterned black pants are from Old Navy and pj inspired with belt loops.
White linen cardigan is from the last summer from Marshall’s, black soft jacket is from Joie ( last year ), striped jacket is from Habitat brand from Rack ( recently purchased ) and white moto jacket is from Nic and Zoe ( almost unicorn for me ).
The last pic is my favorite combination of the old silk top and new jacket with necklace from many years ago ( bought on a trip to Tallinn, Estonia with my mom ).
Thank you for looking - comments and suggestions are welcome. Sorry for the not good quality of the photos.

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Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

These are great! I’m sorry to hear you are in pain. It is not evident from these pictures.

Is the top in 1 actually tweed or is that a print? Either way, I like how you’ve partnered it with such straightforward neutrals in a way that takes the pattern and the neutrals both up a notch. The inverted pattern in #2 (dark on white/light on dark) is clever. I also like the green/blue top in #3.

slim cat

Thank you @Fashintern. The top in #1 is pretty print mimicking tweed I guess - it's a silk top that one of my favorites for summer looks.
The blue and green top from #3 is a tee shirt from Banana Republic that actually a bit more fun than regular tee ( 10 years and counting ).

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Feel better soon! Those injuries are debilitating, and you're on your feet all day. I sympathize and hope you heal soon

#1 and #3 are my faves!

You look fabulous! Fluidly tailored, comfy, relaxed yet pulled together. Lovely pattern mixes, KILLER pixie, KILLER new striped jacket, fun sneaker match with your hair, great arm candy, and nice attention to details. Fun sentimental Estonia piece too.

Thank you @Angie for the sweet words and best wishes!

Bonnie

I really like every outfit and what a nice variety of lovely tops. The outfits may be relaxed but they are look professional, too. Take care.

Thank you @bonnie - looking professional enough was my biggest challenge. Thankfully my manager is very understanding and doesn't mind my more relaxed looks.
AC in our building was not always working properly - hence very light layers in outfits ( silk, linen, etc. ) from time before when I could find them in my price range.

Irina

You look great, very put together. My favorites are #4 & 5.
Sorry to hear about your health challenges, hope you will feel better soon,

Thank you @Irina - my new blazer and moto jacket are saving my relaxed looks ( everything looks better with the right topper ). Your approval means a lot to me - your strong polished outfits are always so inspiring!

Mirjana

I really like every outfit, but my favorites are #1 and #3. Lovely pattern mix #2. You look relaxed and professional, gorgeous. I hope you will feel better soon.

Joy

I like every outfit. They all look polished enough for an office. I like1 ,2 and 3 the best. May you feel better soon.

kellygirl

These are so fab! I can see why the last one is your fave! Great jacket on you. The light toppers really make you glow. So pretty. Sorry to hear about your knee and your back. I can sympathize—those kind of issues really put a damper on ones mood. I hope you can find some relief soon!

Thank you @Mirjana - my pattern mix in #2 looks better with a belt and metallic sneakers but I couldn't do it in the end of the day ;( .

Jaime

Excellent outfits! I like your way of combining pattern and color (and pattern mixing too!). And how your shoes bookend your hair! Jewelry is beautifully worn also.
I hope your injuries heal quickly!

Thank you @Joy - I have two days off in a row and that should help to feel better. Retail is a tough job nowadays.
Thank you @kellygirl - I love wearing light colors in summer ( they do suit me better than black ). The challenging part is looking polished in white linen - gets wrinkled fast .

Thank you @shevia - you do great mixing of different pieces in your outfits so well - with unexpected and fab results - always a pleasure to see!

Brooklyn

I’m sorry about your injuries.

You look polished and relaxed and elegant. Love the pattern mixing, the arm candy and the metallic shoes.

Sal

I love all these polished but sassy looks. Your pattern mixing game is excellent. And I think you look very smart for work.

Those injuries sound very painful -wishing you all the best for your recovery.

This is a busy time of year . May your two days off retail be healing for you.

Thank you @Brooklyn - I'm still working on my skirts outfits that greatly inspired by your earlier post - you are a pro in print mixing!
Thank you @Sal - I love your "sassy looks" phrase - made me smile .

Bijou

You look so elegant. I adore #2. Sorry to hear that you are injured, waiting to heal is so frustrating. You look beautiful even if you don't feel your best.

Thank you @Bijou - you are so sweet! "Elegant" sounds wonderful but truly rarely achievable for me - it looks anything but in the end of the day .

Jonesy

These are lovely summer looks! I love the elegant pattern mixing you are doing, and you have a fab collection of summer jackets! You are managing to look very chic and pulled together, despite not being able to do much accessorizing at the moment.

I'm sorry to hear about your nagging injuries. It's so brutal to have to work when you have multiple physical aches and pains in key parts of your body! I hope you are able to rest with your two days off.

Thank you @Jonesy - I worked on my summer jacket collection until last week - offerings were not abundant this year. My days off are great help in managing the pain and being able to see doctors and relax in between ( and read blog and forum of course! ).

rachylou

Yikes! But your outfits are the bomb. I feel a person can live life in these. I should try these for work.

Thank you @rachylou - those outfits are indeed a bit closer to the "everyday outfits" compare to some of my strictly "work outfits" ( I'm still trying to emerge them together with mixed results ).
I really like "the bomb" comment - thanks!

Minaminu

The outfits are lovely, nr 3 is my favourite! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thank you @Minaminu - I hope to get some answers from the doctor next week ( today was MRI test for my knee - noisy ordeal ).

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