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Roxanna

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So - September has returned and with it, the craziness of back to school, work priorities and a gradual return to office. I’m trying to keep it easy with outfits that aren’t too restricting, and feel like me…
1. Mint sweatshirt: the bay
EF merino wool pants: The Bay (these have an elastic waist and a looser cut so they have become workhorses!)
Bag: Philip Lim
Loafers: Ron White
Necklaces: layered thrifted one over a BR oldie

2: Smyrhe blazer: thrifted
Theory crepe pants: thrifted
EF silk tee: deep discount from The Bay

3: Italian crepe dress - thrifted

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21 replies

Latest reply was from Jonesy

Helena

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Love both of these Roxanna ... The jacket one is so classic and I think the dressy sweatshirt look is perfectly on point for returning to work ... Polished and professional looking with a sartorial nod to the changes that have happened over the last year and a half. Hope back to school goes smoothly for you ... my DDs school was reporting new cases from the first day *sigh* praying they don't get sent home again!!

Tanya

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Love all of them! First one is more on-trend, and second one more modern classic, but both are very much you. ( Very envious that you are back to the office, I am looking forward to wearing all of my pretty office clothes).

Mirjana

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Beautiful outfits, i especially like #1, great sweatshirt and the next is #7, fantastic dress on you.

Irina

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Oh, that dress is quite dramatic! You look lovely!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Very nice! I love the mint green dressy sweatshirt, and the outfit you've created with it. The blazer outfit is classic Roxana and gorgeous on you. I like the artfulness of the dress, too.

Katerina

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The sweatshirt is gorgeous on you, wow! The color is so beautiful with your complexion. Love that outfit in particular, but all are really good as usual.

Runcarla

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You are the poster child for RTW post C19! Very forward looking, modern, and trend setting (rather than trend following!). Your hair is perfection!

nemosmom

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You are slaying September with style! I particularly love that blazer! Those lapels!! *swoon*

Jaime

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Love all of these! I will start though with your hair - I like the short bob. I love sharp lines with curly hair if that makes sense. And shoes - love those and how they work with both outfits. Are they the same pair or different colors? And now the clothes themselves - you look radiant in your basic beach color palette but also smashing in the darker one. That jacket is an amazing find! The dress is excellent also and I can imagine it layered up with boots for winter. Good to see you!

Roxanna

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Hi all! So nice to hear from you and see you all!
Tanya - I always feel lifted when I get a comment from you because I so admire your style and the meticulous way you curate your wardrobe! I’m not back in office full time (thank God), but I do enjoy going once in a while off to give my office wear a workout

Helena - thank you! I don’t usually go in for trendy but I’m loving this sweatshirt too…you’re right, I think it’s because it strikes the right balance between dressy and casual. Back to school has so far been good with a few bumps - fingers crossed they stay there!

Mirjana, Irina, Katerina, NM - I have been viewing and loving your posts on the forum, though I haven’t been commenting as much lately. Your style each inspire me!

Carla, Jaime - that is so sweet of you about the hair. To be honest, I just got it but and the stylist went FAR too short and I am a bit miserable and furious about it (usually I am pretty relaxed about hair - but after growing it out twice through the pandemic I am so dreading having to do it AGAIN!) so your kind words mean a lot

And Jaime - they are 2 different pairs of shoes, one in tobacco and one in slate grey. They are workhorses for me!

rachylou

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I want your sweatshirt. The mint is fabulous on you. Love it with the bold necklace.

Suz

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OMG, you look so gorgeous in that blazer. Love the whole outfit.

The sweatshirt is also really cute.

And your thrifting skills are beyond compare! I swear you have the best source in North America!

Joy

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Love it all, especially the mint top I am looking for EF pull on wool or velvet pull ons. Your office looks are gorgeous.

slim cat

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Very pretty outfits - love the dramatic dress ( fantastic look all together! ).

N

That mint green really suits you! Love all your outfits but that sweater is just fabulous on you.

lyn67

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Dressing up the sweatshirt with the jewelery or to say that dressing down with sweatshirt an otherway full office attire is very very on trend and perfectly done here-LOVE it-and the hair + other 2 outfit, also fab!!

Anonymous

*carries off necklace*

Brooklyn

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That dress is amazing! And I love the mint outfit too. I’m always in awe of your thrift finds and how well you put them together.

Anonymous

I'm with Suz - you find the best things ! .I can't get over how gorgeous you look in mint green! That sweatshirt, your hair, and those great neckpieces all add up to a stunning look.

nuancedream

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These are all such fabulous looks, Roxanna. Mint green is stunning on you and you should wear it more often. What a score with that Italian crepe dress!! If you ever tire of those gorgeous bold necklaces, you can send them to me.

Jonesy

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You look fab! I absolutely love the EF wool pants--I can see those being so versatile for you, and so easy (I *love* an elastic waist on a dress pant, myself :). I love all of these, and those oxfords are really sharp and chic. It's so fun to see your thrifted gems interspersed with your regular retail finds! Agreeing with others that the mint looks lovely on you.