My friend Jessica just sent me the links to the clothes in this outfit! And I LOVE them! Jessica should really be the one running this blog because she seriously dresses super cute all the time. Me on the other hand… I’m all talk Thanks for the outfit Jess! (She sent me more outfits that you will be seeing throughout this week and next)

Gathered Cowl Dress at Banana Republic for $98.00 (coupon code to get 25% off BRSAVE25  – ends today!)

Cropped Cardigan at Old Navy for $19.50

Rumer peep-toe high heel huarache at Banana Republic for $120.00

I think this hoodie is cute, do you?

At ModCloth for $47.99

I love me some stripes! I love the color and how thin the stripes are on this top!

At Shade for $21.50

What a simple but cute shirt!

At Charlotte Russe for only $14.00!

I was looking around Etsy this morning and found this shop, and I think this dress and this top are super cute! (along with many more of her items.) You should check it out!

Dress is $45.00

Top is $39.00

I love the floral print on this blouse, and how cute are those polka dots?

At Anthropologie on sale for $49.95

I love simple tees like this one for everyday use.

On sale at Old Navy for $2.99-$6.99.

And don’t forget, today is the last day to sign up for the giveaway!

Hapari sells these half shirts that are great for layering under a low cut shirt or dress, without the added bulk! Thanks for the great find Jessica!

At Hapari for $15.00

I think I’m in love. This is the type of cardigan that I would wear everyday… seriously.

At Gap for $49.50

Love the neckline!

At Gap for $49.50

This top would look super duper with some dark wash skinny jeans and some brown riding boots!

At Charlotte Russe for $21.99

Okay, I know it’s not Spring yet… but these are a few things I couldn’t help but post anyways!

He Loves Me Dress , $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Fab Chiffon Flower Bobby Pins, $1.50 @ Forever 21

Perfect Fit Cascade Tee, $29.50 @ JCrew

Frosted Flowers Cardigan, $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Floral Fixation Headband, $2.50 @ Forever 21

Scalloped Leaflet Cardigan, $19.80 @ Forever 21

Fergie ‘Kappa’ Sandal, $69.95 @ Nordstrom

Still Life Skirt, $29.99 @ DownEast Basics

I haven’t peaked over at Wet Seal for awhile, but man I love all these florals!!!!!!!!!! I think they are so girly, and fun and the perfect way to liven up your wardrobe!

Cardigan Rose Sweater, $22.50 @ Wetseal.

Rose Cardigan Sweater, $22.50 @ Wetseal.

Shrug Crochet Trim Sweater, $8.00 on sale @ Wetseal.

Ditsy Floral Tank,$8.50 @ Wetseal.

Cabbage Rose Tank, $8.50 @ Wetseal.

Perfect V-Neck Cardigan $29.50

Pleated-Front Tank $17.50

Pleated Scoop-Neck Top $24.50

Cuffed Ruffle-Trim Tee $15.00

Double-Weave Trousers $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Capris $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Skirt $24.50

All of these were found at Old Navy on their Plus Size Wear to Work page! All of their stuff is perfect for mixing and matching!

Cute top. Sent in by our reader Nahid! Thanks!

At Kohl’s on sale for $11.99

Another cardigan. This one costs a little bit more but I think it’s worth it. This pretty pattern would look so stinkin cute with a pink  ruffly tank underneath! I love it!

At Forever 21 for $19.90.

It’s nice to own a few cardigan’s to layer over tank tops and t-shirts. I love this royal blue color and holy cow it is only…

$8.90 at forever 21! That is a steal!

This might be cute for a Valentine’s dinner. Maybe with some super cute jeans and a pink hair accessory?  But what about shoes? Any ideas?

At Forever 21 for $19.80.

I love the ruffles around the neck line and arms!

At Delias for $34.50

What a lovely and flattering cut this top has! Thanks Jessica!

At Anthropologie for $48.00.

Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the link Jessica!

At Anthropologie for $88.00

Cute top. (too short for a dress in my opinion) I think this would look cute with leggings and boots!

At Forever 21 for $22.90, 32 inches long.

So, if you’re like me, what you need for the holidays is the perfect piece to add to your wardrobe. Something that works with what you already have. Something that is easy to wear, but looks festive and put together.
Seriously, DownEast Basics’ Reunited Top is the answer to all of our prayers. I have had my eye on this top for a while, and am so glad that I have it.  I have the top in black, and all of these outfit ideas are built around the black top.

I think you need one.
Need proof? You need this top if you fit into any of these categories:
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1. you have a satiny or sparkly number that would be perfect for a Holiday party, if only you had the right top to make it more modest/winter appropriate/formal/etc. (wear the sparkly top underneath the Reunited Top with some skinny jeans or black cigarette pants and bright heels)
2. you’ve been working up the guts to try a fun headpiece and want to keep the rest of the outfit on the simple side. (I love this cute headband, and with the Reunited Top, your favorite patterned skirt, cute black heels, and some red lipstick…you’ll have the headpiece trend mastered)
3. you have a fun dress that you want to give new life to. (Look in your closet, say you have something that you used to just LOVE, but you’ve worn it to a bunch of events and it’s feeling a little overdone.  Wear it underneath the Reunited Top and you’ve got yourself an entirely different look.)
4. you have a statement necklace that you adore, but struggle with how to make it look statement-ish without being ostentatious. (I struggle with this all the time.  I’m not an everyday jewelry wearer, so when I wear something, I want to make a statement.  A bold statement, but not a LOUD statement.  Here’s my solution: pair your favorite necklace with the Reunited Top, a pencil skirt, and some heels.  The top is fancy enough to hold it’s own against the necklace, and it has the perfect neckline to put your favorite necklace on display)
5. you have a dang cute pair of heels that you want to build an outfit around, but keep the heels as the star of the show. (go in your closet and find your favorite black skirt, a camisole to layer underneath the Reunited Top, put on some bright colored tights, and kick up those heels!)

And for me… (Natalie) this sweater is just beautiful and perfect for any holiday occasion, or any occasion for that matter. I am so happy with it. The only thing that I wish was a little different… on the DownEast site it says this is 3/4 sleeves, on me… it’s more like 7/8 sleeves, so I would order a size smaller than normal if you want the sleeves to be fitted. But seriously, I think this cardigan is perfect (even if the sleeves are long on me). I wore it to my husbands work party last night, and was glad I did!

But enough about us… what do you want from DownEast for Christmas?!!?! Go on over to their site and pick out one item that is on your wishlist… leave a comment telling us what it is and we will announce the winner on Tuesday morning! Merry Christmas!

Love the sleeves on this cardigan! And I also love the color charcoal… I know… boring.

Ruched Sleeve Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $24.99

Although I normally wouldn’t spend this much on a sweater, this sweater would be a classic piece for me, and I would totally get my money’s worth! This is the type of sweater that I would wear with everything. Totally my style! (Just imagine it paired with skinny jeans and some cute flats… yum…)

At J.Crew on sale for $79.99

This jacket looks super warm, and considering it was 6 degrees here yesterday… super warm is what I need!

At JCPenney on sale for $59.99.

Thanks for the link Jessica!

Love this! And it can be worn in so many different ways! Thanks Jackie for sending in the link, what a great find!

On sale at Victoria’s Secret for $39.00

This cardigan is so cute! It would look awesome over a dress or camisole!

At Urban Outfitters for $38.00

Another great find from Jessica! Pretty sure that belt is perfect for this sweater!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00

My friend Jessica sent me the link to this sweater, isn’t is SO cute! And it looks so cozy! Thanks Jess!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Cute sweater! Thanks Michelle G. for the link!

At Wet Seal for $19.50

Pretty much on a daily basis we get emails about tights/leggings and how to wear them. Can they be worn with open toed shoes, how can I pull them off with boots, how do I know what to wear with my colored tights, and pretty much, what are the rules to wearing them? So I put this outfit together with open toed shoes, and colored/textured tights. Would you wear it? (More to come on how to wear colored tights/leggings! And thanks to Emily E. for the link to this dress!)

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Grecian Green Dress at Modcloth for $89.99

Tiered Colorblock Platforms at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Lace Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Three Looks In One Tights at Charlotte Russe for $9.99

Round Bead Bracelet at Charlotte Russe for $4.00

Hey, everyone! My name is Meredith, and I’m a college senior studying business and fashion. Last week a reader asked for some suggestions as to what to wear to a business casual dinner. While Natalie made some great suggestions, I felt they were more on the casual side than the business casual side. So, Natalie graciously asked me if I would make a post over my take on business casual (isn’t she such a sweetheart?!). I’m excited to be putting my studies to use and hope you all find this post beneficial!

Here’s a general rule to follow for business casual: when in doubt, always go more on the dressy side than on the casual. The worst thing that will happen is you’ll get tons of compliments for looking great!

Trouser pants are my absolute favorite style of pants! Unlike most pant styles, they don’t cling to your hips and thighs. Gap has some absolutely adorable tweed trousers!

For those who are conscious of their mid-drift, the Stlye & Co pleated knit top from Macy’s is perfect! It’s fun, flirty, and flows away from the body. Best part, it’s on sale for $15! Here’s a little trick I do whenever I wear knit tops…I always put a spaghetti strap camisole (nothing fancy) underneath the shirt. That way, it creates a cleaner line and keeps the garment from clinging more than desired.

I like to keep jewelry simple but unique and interesting – conversation pieces. I put a vintage initial pendant (made from a typewriter key) and necklace with this outfit.

As for shoes, I’m loving buckle flats (very 1960s). Not only can they be worn with this outfit, but they can also be worn on casual Fridays with your favorite pair of dark-wash jeans or out on a date night!

Above all, no matter what you wear, remember to wear it confidently and with a smile!

PLEASE HELP!

First off, I love your blog.  I am so happy to have finally found some like-minded women when it comes to being fashionable yet appropriate.  My husband says I dress like a frumpy housewife – which I am, by the way!  I am a 33yo mom to 5 little ones.  I barely have time to get THEM dressed and off to wherever they need to go, let alone worry about dressing myself!  I recently completed my first triathlon (and in the training process lost nearly 50 pounds and dropped from a size 14/16 to an 8/10!!). I am on the taller side (5ft 7in), but still with some mommy belly (hey, 5 pregnancies in 6 years will do that to you) and larger thighs/hips (mostly genetics, but also from biking).  Husband just came home from work and said we have a dinner with the boss coming up!  YIKES!!!  I have no clue what to wear.  This dinner will be with a bunch of new physicians and their spouses at the Department Chairman’s house.  It is probably business casual dress.  What do I wear?  Thanks for your help!

~GWN

GWN, congratulations on your first triathlon and getting in shape! I love hearing success stories like yours! I have put together a very casual outfit however, I stayed away from blue jeans to help it not be too casual. The boots I put in the outfit (for this outfit) would be worn under the jeans, however, they would look super cute paired over some skinny jeans! I love the blouse and the pop of color it will give this outfit. Have fun shopping for your new figure and I’m sure you will look amazing!

Women’s Sateen Roll-Sleeve Camp Shirt at Old Navy for $24.50

Funnel Neck Cardigan at Gap for $69.50

Trouser Dark Wash Jeans at Calvin Klein on sale for $44.75

Wanted Launch Boots at Piperlime for $80.00

If this isn’t the cutest sweater I’ve ever seen… I don’t know what is! I need to find it in my size!

At Old Navy for $39.50