Summer Romantic
28 Jun
Top – THML via Stitch Fix | Skirt – Banana Republic Outlet | Necklace – Overstock.com | Shoes – Tahari via TJ Maxx | Earrings – gift
If I had my way today I wouldn’t leave the house. I’d crank up the AC in my apartment and sit on the couch watching old episodes of Supernatural. The heat and humidity was already stifling at 8:30 AM.
Alas, I not only have to go to work I also have to facilitate a professional organization meeting this evening. What do you wear when it’s going to be a scorcher outside?
Something lightweight! This top that arrived in my latest Stitch Fix fit the bill perfectly. It’s 100% cotton and the top is just a little bit sheer. Unfortunately I need to wear a camisole under it to make it totally work appropriate but otherwise the material is perfect for a hot, summer day.
Sadly, the blazer I plan to wear with this for the meeting this evening is not so summer appropriate.
That will definitely be going on at the last minute, for sure.
Is it hot where you are? What do you wear when the mercury climbs?
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0Tags: black skirt, rose top, stitch fix
A reader recently contacted me and asked for help with a pair of ankle boots she just bought.
Right now I’m pretty happy with my closet. But even so there are days when I stand there and stare at all the hangers and think, “I wish I had….”
I’ve had all of these clothing pieces in my closet for a long time. I keep wavering on whether or not to keep the cardigan and then it keeps staying. 
Pairing the fancy sequined skirt with a neutral colored cardigan and nude heels helps keep it from being too bling-y or overwhelming.
The fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual but added heels and a blazer makes my outfit work appropriate without being traditional.
It’s triple digit temps PLUS humidity right now and I think I might be melting! Normally sleeveless is an unspoken no-no in my office but with my boss out of town I am rocking a sleeveless cotton jersey dress today
I wore a cardigan with it to walk from my car to the building but the cardi went on the back of my chair as soon as I sat down. Luckily I don’t have any meetings today so it will stay there until I walk out this evening!
No sleeveless? I’m glad your boss is out right now otherwise you probably would melt! Good call on bucking the rules today
I love that new top! I’m not allowed sleeveless or open toes here!
I’m trying to think if I ever worked somewhere that said no to sleeveless but other than when I had to wear a uniform I can’t think of anything! No spaghetti straps, though. I’m pretty sure I had that rule!
This is such a beautiful shirt, I love the soft blush color and the beautiful detailing around the top. It really dresses up a suit! (I no longer work a desk job, so I’m finally free of the “what do I wear when it gets so so hot out i could melt!?” problem, but pretty tanks under my blazers were always my go-to, and I had one warm weather blazer, with shorter sleeves that really saved me.)
Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to wear my short sleeved blazer tomorrow! Also, thanks for commenting; I have a strange fascination with Alaska (even though I haven’t been) so I’m happy to be made aware of your blog
I agree! I don’t even want to leave the house it’s so hot here in Columbus, Ohio! love your blouse!
Lindsey Turner
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
Did it get hot like this last summer? I don’t think it did! That must be why we can’t figure out what to wear to survive.
Skirts are my “go to” for summer! Love that top by the way! Sooo pretty!
- Heather
Thanks! Again, an item I never would have picked up off the rack. Stitch Fix does it again!
I live in ATL and we are staring down 3-digit temps for the next 3 days. I never know how to dress in this weather – it’s so stinkin hot outside and so chilly with the AC inside!!
The AC came back on in my office today (it was on the fritz yesterday) and now I’m freezing!
Wow. The sleeveless comments surprise me! I wear sleeveless almost all summer! When it’s hot I am all about skirts and light tops or dresses. Get the airflow going, you know.
Did you do a new Stitch Fix? Did you show us? Did I miss it?
I did get a new Stitch Fix but I didn’t have a chance to take pics of everything like I usually do. I ended up with this top and a pair of earrings.
Love that top from Stitchfix! I discovered the THML brand through Stitchfix and really like it! I enjoy seeing what they sent others!