How was your Thanksgiving? I really do want to hear all about it, so tell me!
This week marks the real start of my new job, since I am no longer working for my old department and I'm here full time. Yay! I figured I'd start off with a new dress. This dress makes me happy. It's a warm material so it'll be great to layer once it gets cold but for today when the high will be 82 degrees, it works because it's sleeveless. WIN! I threw on a teal belt for some color, pearls for some added femininity and I'm good.
Now the only thing I'm worried about is the fact that the girls here have mentioned I might dress a little too "edgy" for my new boss, and she's also highly offended by cleavage...and even this dress might be too low-cut for her! That makes me nervous because this dress is one of the higher necks that I have. Eek! I hope I don't mess up too badly with attire here. I do know that she doesn't care so much about skirt hemlines so that's not a concern. :)
Are you ready to be back at work yet? I'm excited to start this job but the long weekend has me wishing I was back in my warm bed!
Today's outfit:Teal Belt: Salvation Army
Black Heels: TargetPearl Necklace: Ross
Pearl Bracelet: Gift from ML
I love that dress! The flower detail on that neckline is just adorable and I love the pop of color in the belt. I hope things go well at your new job!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is stellar! I wish you the best of luck at your new job!
ReplyDeleteThere is NOTHING wrong with that dress, at all....its lovely:0
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pop of color in the belt....and the shoes are sweet and innocent (point that out if she complains about the neckline, lol)
You look great!
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Great outfit choice for your first official day on the new job! I hate those first few days of a new job where you have to test the waters and see how everyone else dresses.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! I don't think there is anything even slightly inappropriate about that dress!
ReplyDeleteHi Mel! Sorry I've been away, lots of business between work and mommy duties! I just back tracked and got caught up on all of your latest - I wish I could give you a great big hug! Lots of life changes but I'm so happy you're trying to focus on the silver lining. Good luck with the start of your new job! And as always, you look great!!
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I love the dress! It's classy and professional all at once! I hope today goes really well for you!!
ReplyDeleteYou never so cleavage that I can see on your blog. So I think you are good there. Also super cute dress.
ReplyDeleteMy Thanksgiving was great. I spent it in West Palm Beach with my Oma and Aunt and Uncle.Also my Hubby. We all had a good time catching up and sharing great food.
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Melissa, this dress is too cute! Also, I think I've said this before, but your workplace has CRAZY rules for dress! Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress!! If worst comes to worse through a cami on underneath anything questionably low cut. Cleavage is easy to cover, a too-short hemline not as much.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with others, your work has some insanely strange dress codes.
Hubs and I went to my mom's for Thanksgiving. We brought some of the food. After lunch, we went to see Harry Potter. Then chilled at her place for awhile and had coffee and cookies. Then we came home, and D worked all weekend. Mmm retail on Black Friday.
That dress is adorable and you look great in it! Best wishes at your new job!
ReplyDeletegreat dress! Looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your dress and it doen't look at all indecent. If it isn't too warm you could take a jacket and put it on if she is around, but I can't see how she would have a problem with your beaitiful dress.
ReplyDeleteNow I HAVE to have the shoes in Black!! They are wonderful. The dress is gorgous and you I love the flower detail!
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Oh I LOVE that dress on you! I never see cleavage on you at all but if you're worried camis work well.
ReplyDeleteCute dress and cute flower detail! Yay for your new job! good luck with everything!
ReplyDeletethe dress is lovely! good luck with the new job.
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet you can always put a cami under the dresses, I'm sure you will be fine.
That dress is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIf it's too low, and I don't think it is, but if it is, you could put a little cami underneath.
Best of luck at the new job!!
I just emailed you... but I'm still trying to roll my jaw off of my desk. Droooooool.
ReplyDeleteWhere in the world do you work?!? There is nothing wrong with a this dress! You look great!! I guess if the dress does come into question it would look great with a white button up underneath! Have a great first (full) day!
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable! I had the pleasure of heading down to Florida to spend some time with my family. It was nice to enjoy the warm weather and relax. Unfortunately, I get home much less often than I would like. So, it's always welcome when the holidays roll around.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing!! I love this outfit, and the shoes are super cute too! I really hope you don't run into any dress code issues are at your new job! Your outfits are always so professional and cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat dress to start the new job. The flower, the length, the pearls, everything works together.
ReplyDeleteHopefully your new boss will focus on the great job you do instead of your outfits. I think you look professional and put together.
Good luck at the new job!
omg I love the flower embellishment on that dress! You score the most amazing pieces from Ross! Love it
ReplyDeleteOffended by cleavage? That might be one of the funniest things I have ever heard. I swear you work at a convent :)
ReplyDeleteWhat IS your new boss a PILGRIM ? (no offense)
ReplyDeleteI think this dress is very pretty and there is NO extra skin showing anywhere !!
Now, if you must cover up, it would also look beautiful layered with a crisp white shirt.
Oh you are oh so pearly pretty today! =)
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends told me yesterday that Im not making myself liked at work because of the way I dress! Im not saying shes wrong but I dont feel right dressing like a slob just to make people like me!
You look great in that dress so I hope it wont be an issue! Loving the accessories of course!
That dress is beautiful! Your office (old and new) definitely have some strict dress codes. Maybe you should invest in a basic black blazer to leave at your office. Then no matter what the circumstance or the outfit, you can slip it on and ALWAYS be professional in an emergency (like the boss sends out an email about cleavage and you are looking down at yours...)
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! I'm catching up on blogs, so I'm just reading this now. I think this dress is just darling. I don't think the neckline looks too low at all, and I love the capsleeves. They show just the right amount of arm! And oh, that flower. So, so cute! No chance it's detachable so you can use on on other outfits, eh?
ReplyDeleteThis dress is beautiful beyond all sense. And the best bit is that you look so happy in it! New job! new life!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!!!
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