Gray & Tweed
Tuesday, January 15, 2013When we were kids, my brother and I would joke about what we wanted to be when we grew up. The only requirement for me was using a pager on the job (I sure am dating myself, but that's growing up in the 90s for ya). I remember my parents perking up and suggesting doctor as a profession (how typical, right?) Sorry mom and dad, I just don't have the drive and dedication for that. Thank goodness I wasn't serious about the pager because now I'm grateful my job only requires normal hours.
My brother on the other hand, wanted a job where he wore a suit everyday. I remember scratching my head at his response while my parents burst out laughing, telling him that dressing up will get old. Fast forward to the present and whatdoyouknow, he wears a suit and tie to work everyday. And actually enjoys it.
I'm most comfortable in casual clothes but sometimes I look around my closet and feel guilty that my business attire items don't see much daylight. So for today's look, I started with a pair of slacks then dressed it down with a long tee. I topped off the outfit with a tweed jacket, where the gray color scheme is also picked up from the metallic threading.
22 comments
Ha, to carry a pager these days, you have to be either a doctor or a drug dealer. I will say though, the one advantage is that unlike a cell phone, you get a free pass to excuse yourself and check your messages whenever your pager goes off.
ReplyDeleteLOL @ drug dealer. Wish I knew that as a kid because oh, I would've loved to see the speechless reactions on my parents, hahaha.
DeleteSuper cute, Cee!
ReplyDelete(Sorry I can't write a more meaningful comment, my brain is just about fried today, but I do like your outfit and wanted to tell you) :)
Blogger needs to get with the times! A "like" button would be appropriate ;)
DeleteDang it...I was just in Gap last week and forgot to look for that tee! I was shopping for my nephew, so never made it to my section.
ReplyDeleteAlways love seeing that jacket around the blogosphere. :)
No worries, I think Gap's Pure line is here to stay. I'll try to remind you the next time a promo/sale rolls around :)
DeleteLove the colours! Those pants are awesome and fit you so well! I have a pager for work, and it sucks. I hate beeps with a passion now. xD (Not a drug dealer, lol!)
ReplyDeleteAww, I can empathize. A couple of my friends have pagers for work and it drives me nuts when it goes off when we're hanging out. I shouldn't complain though because they have to put up with the beeping 24/7.
DeleteYou look so stylish!
ReplyDeleteI really love your jacket, and love the added touch of the necklace!
ReplyDeleteI sooo need a tweed jacket and/or skirt. this looks great on you! xo
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Comfy, casual, but really put together! You look like you could go between running errands and office meetings.
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good choice. the pager is the worst! i cant believe we still use those things.
ReplyDelete((HUGS)) Who am I to complain when I haven't even experienced using pagers, right? Feel free to yell at me :)
DeleteThe more I see you wearing that tweed jacket the more I want to get it!
ReplyDeleteDo ittttttt!
DeleteIf you're still undecided, no worries, it won't be any hardship for me to wear the jacket on a constant basis until you pull the trigger ;)
Whenever you wear that tee, it catches my eye. I love a good tee, and the color and fit suit you so well! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving this outfit.
ReplyDeleteLOL pagers!
ReplyDeleteThat jacket looks so good on you! For some reason that style blazer doesn't suit me. I feel like it makes me look shorter for some reason :P
Hmm... perhaps wearing a high-waisted pair of trousers would work? It would elongate your legs and hopefully draw the eyes away from the blazer. I certainly wouldn't rule it out though because Jean/Khatu/Wendy all rock this blazer and they're shorter than us!
DeleteArgh, these Uniqueen tweeds look SO good on everyone, but I am too cheap to shell out for it, lol. Love today's mix and really love that you re-wear items to show the versatility of said garment.
ReplyDeleteThose pants are such a perfect fit! I need to get me a pair (or 2 or 3) of them!
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