MaryK Inspires: A Week of Planned Outfits

Back to school this week to get ready for the school year. There are very few staff and no kids in the building this week, but I still need to be there to prepare, so I can get away with being dressed in smart casual mode.

I am glad that MaryK posted this challenge as I am in desperate need of reforming a terrible habit - one where it has become completely commonplace for me to change my outfit anywhere from 3-5 times before I leave the house in the morning. Talk about stress! I used to leave the house in a terrible mood and mess! It was a brutal way to start the day. By joining YLF I now have many insights into why that was a habit, but that's another post for another day. Planning in advance should definitely help!

This is my tentative plan for this week with WIW today:

Pic 1 - WIW Today (super casual to move furniture around my office)
- Denim Jacket - Talbots
- Graphic Tee - Old Navy
- Tank - Gap
- BF Shorts - Mark's Work Wearhouse
(photobomb courtesy of the dog)

Pic 2 - Tuesday (no moving items, just lots of sitting)
- All items - Cardi, Top, Shorts - Cleo Petites
- Shoes will be Mephisto sandals

Pic 3 - Wednesday (not going to work but will go out for lunch/ baby shower with girlfriends)
- Denim Jacket - Talbots
- Purple Tank (looks black, but isn't!) - Laura Petites
- Floral Skirt - Cleo Petites
- Red Shoes - can't remember.....

Pic 4 - Thursday (back to work)
- Denim Jacket - Talbots
- White tank - Laura Petites
- Black/White Skirt - Melanie Lyne
- Peep toe wedge shoes or red flats - not sure yet!

Pic 5 - Casual Friday (the lighting is not doing this outfit any favors....)
- Purple cardi - Cleo Petites
- Patterned tank - Cleo Petites
- Black cropped pants - Tommy Hilfiger

Please share any ideas or feedback you may have. I am open to any and all suggestions!

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13 years ago

MsMary

Veteran

What a great set of outfits! I especially love that gorgeous purple cardi!

Can't wait to see them in action!

Anonymous

Isn't Mary the best? I love that she is encouraging the shy ones, like myself, to post. I am loving #4 big time. So pretty!
Can you wear #2 with the red shoes on 5? I love purple and red!

I'm loving 3 and 4 but I love jean jackets with a cute skirt.

Krista

Zapotee - great suggestion for the outfit in #5 and I'll be ready for flats by Friday (have to ease into the heels after a summer of sandals)

Joy and MaryK - thank you very much! I'll try to post WIW's as I go, if not, I'll post an overview of the week on the weekend

jayne

Nice outfits. i think your week will be wonderful..I second the red and purple suggestion

ramya

oooo in love with 3,4, and 5 waiting for you to post WIW

Thanks Jayne and Ramya! Now to master the camera for the WIW's....

I really like 4 too! Great set of outfits.

Freckles

Super wardrobe Krista. Loving four and five. That spotted skirt is the bomb!

rachylou

My faves are #3 & #4. But they're all cute.

I'm not sure about the necklace in #2. I feel kids call for something on a thin chain... if you're into relating. If you're into authority, I sorta think no jewelry at all.

But I'm full of funny little rules. My mother will tell you so.

Thanks, everyone!
I appreciate the feedback on the necklace in #2, Rachylou. There aren't any kids (well, they're teenagers, they'd object to being called kids!) in the building until Sept 4, and it was a road-test for the necklace for my own tolerance levels. I'm not much of a necklace person because I don't always like the feel of them on my neck. Your point is a good one to keep in mind. Thank you!

Jjsloane

Great planning! 3 and 4 are FANTABULOUS.

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