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Friday, April 15, 2011

On the Cheap: Summer Breeze

I was just telling Hubsey the other day that I needed summer dresses for work.  My usual go-to for those is Forever 21, but I was having doubts that I'd find anything appropriate (read: long enough) for the office.

So I was all worried and fretting about where I could go to look like a grownup and not spend a ton--and then the universe threw me a bone:


Thanks, Target!  I appreciate how you pre-sorted my search by dollar amount.


I love purple and I love black, so obviously I need a garment that puts them together.  Plus this is part of the "easy care, easy wear" line, which means I can put it in the dryer.  YES.  $24.99.


Look, more black!  But at least this one has polka dots, something I haven't worn in god-knows-how-long.  $24.99.


And finally, something that's a little more casual, but still cute for the offensively warm days I know are coming.  $20. (On a totally unrelated note, how funny is it that the Target website never shows the model's entire face?)

Do you have a go-to for professional summer clothing?  Any places to avoid?
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6 comments:

  1. My Inspired RealityApril 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love your choices, definitely shows Spring quite nicely and very appropriate for the office. About not showing the model's faces, I like that...:):) Keeps a little mystery going.

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  2. Wonderland and Co.April 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    i honestly find a lot of my 'professional work outfits' at JC Penny's. If I can hit a sale right, I can normally gets a lot of pants, skirts, tops and dresses to mix and match. But I do love Forever 21 - just got a ton of summer 'non-work' stuff there!

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  3. Lulu GreyApril 15, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I was just in Old Navy last night and they have a ton of cute dresses. Most would need a light sweater, unless your office is boob friendly, but there was a ton of choices there.

    Kohls has some nice stuff too.

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  4. Paige @ Little NostalgiaApril 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    JC Penny and Old Navy? I haven't shopped at either one very much for a while. I guess it's time to give them another shot.

    Lulu, my office is definitely not boob friendly, but I have about 15 cardigans to choose from.

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  5. Rebecca D. DillonApril 15, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I agree that you can score some great finds at Target. I love a good dress, but find too many of them are too short. Especially for a night out dancing. I mean, if I can't bend over...

    I tend to be a bargain shopper, too. I found a great dress for $12 at Ann Taylor Loft one year right after Christmas. It was originally over $100. Their clothes tend to look great and not be too flashy.

    http://www.soapdelinews.com

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  6. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Gap has some really cute dresses right now, some very classic for year round. And they are having a sale in stores for some styles at $20! what a steal for that quality!

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