tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post8900772879050335674..comments2023-09-25T07:47:50.800-04:00Comments on A Working Mom's Closet: Daily MelWear: Hurry Up and WaitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-19379173986032859672011-03-24T12:49:21.767-04:002011-03-24T12:49:21.767-04:00Those Calvin Klein dresses at Ross or Marshall'...Those Calvin Klein dresses at Ross or Marshall's are worth the wait - and maybe even combining TWO pay periods once in a while, especially to build a wardrobe for conservative offices. They are so classic, appropriate, and figure-flattering, I defy anyone to find fault with one! :)<br /><br />I have one CK sheath that I scored for $15 from Ross that may be the best-looking professional dress I own. It looks great with cardis and jackets, and also as a jumper over blouses.The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845712888337339929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-91154772117608746132011-03-24T02:22:22.628-04:002011-03-24T02:22:22.628-04:00You look absolutely fabulous and very stylish! Lov...You look absolutely fabulous and very stylish! Love it. I think this is a great outfit for work - appropriate and professional with or without the blazer. I work in a very professional law firm and this would be allowed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164702794354255345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-63455824820730038342011-03-23T02:24:13.493-04:002011-03-23T02:24:13.493-04:00You look very corporate stylish! I am so amazed at...You look very corporate stylish! I am so amazed at how you even attempt to stick to your dress code rules! Hopefully your boss agrees to some changes!Amy Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10472383091232111465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-64197177484033705052011-03-23T02:09:26.035-04:002011-03-23T02:09:26.035-04:00I see the shoes, yes!!! =)
I think that's pre...I see the shoes, yes!!! =)<br /><br />I think that's pretty reasonable! One dress per month! I should tell myself 0 dress per pay!<br /><br />Love you babe!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680558835405934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-83648376952681374332011-03-23T01:51:58.877-04:002011-03-23T01:51:58.877-04:00Oh my gosh, this suspense over the dress code is h...Oh my gosh, this suspense over the dress code is horrible!!! But your outfit is fabulous!! I love the dress and the blazer is too cute! Super cute outfit! :)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770269265597790236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-79608587938783780782011-03-23T00:47:21.547-04:002011-03-23T00:47:21.547-04:00This is one fabulous dress! You look amazing! Tota...This is one fabulous dress! You look amazing! Totally office appropriate. :)Angelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098744323184143823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-52282930465851830472011-03-23T00:31:22.851-04:002011-03-23T00:31:22.851-04:00Love those shoes! Dresses rock, I'll admit. I ...Love those shoes! Dresses rock, I'll admit. I never wore them until a couple years ago. A really stylish woman at work touted the wonders of dresses and once I bought a couple slips, I became hooked. I now have more dresses than anything else. Go for it, Mel!<br /><br />f<br /><a href="http://thehouseintheclouds.com/" rel="nofollow">The House in the Clouds</a>Fabienne Jachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571647297447012840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-38758395380240059632011-03-23T00:10:55.409-04:002011-03-23T00:10:55.409-04:00You are still waiting on that dress code decision?...You are still waiting on that dress code decision? That must be frustrating!<br /><br /><a href="http://theauspiciouslife.com" rel="nofollow">The Auspicious Life</a>Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179751746669017591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-86528012772022522402011-03-22T21:20:20.601-04:002011-03-22T21:20:20.601-04:00Super-cute! I LOVE this dress!Super-cute! I LOVE this dress!Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322267786359745522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-43486212623139889222011-03-22T20:41:26.757-04:002011-03-22T20:41:26.757-04:00This dress looks incredible on you!! And I totally...This dress looks incredible on you!! And I totally support your new dress budget. I think that's an awesome idea. :)<br /><br />Monique<br />www.yogaandpencilskirts.blogspot.commkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308750556709004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-88550482016878118412011-03-22T20:09:00.596-04:002011-03-22T20:09:00.596-04:00I really like this combination. You hair looks gr...I really like this combination. You hair looks great, like you just got it done. And, I would recommend trying a few of the more expensive dresses on because then you can judge quality vs. Price. I never used to but anything more expensive until I started keeping stuff for a few years then quality really made a difference in what lasted.Destrehan's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290026646001828215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-26186581583428368062011-03-22T19:25:01.765-04:002011-03-22T19:25:01.765-04:00I LOVE Ross for dresses - you cannot beat the pric...I LOVE Ross for dresses - you cannot beat the price and usually they have a great selection!<br /><br />I usually spend no more than $20 (if I LOVE it) but I think I need to up that a little too for dresses that would get more wear at work.<br /><br />You look amazing by the way!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072725436990915175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-37855172831464478342011-03-22T18:30:12.678-04:002011-03-22T18:30:12.678-04:00I agree - let yourself splurge a little more on dr...I agree - let yourself splurge a little more on dresses! Not only do you deserve it, but $40 for a dress that you like AND fits the dress code is definitely better than being miserable at work, or finding a new job! Read the updates on Twitter - sorry the day didn't go so well!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841483032637664853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-25832106340601111142011-03-22T18:28:20.589-04:002011-03-22T18:28:20.589-04:00I love the dress, amazingI love the dress, amazingStyle Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359241959627806919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-76275524993527922512011-03-22T18:09:58.672-04:002011-03-22T18:09:58.672-04:00I think you look very professional looking! I don&...I think you look very professional looking! I don't buy clothes very often, but when I do, it tends to be with a higher price tag because I know that it lasts a long time, but will look good in front of a classroom. Can't wait to hear what she says!! :)Viktoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003427625008433677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-24961835328228630042011-03-22T17:48:31.621-04:002011-03-22T17:48:31.621-04:00I hope the dress code works in your favor! I know ...I hope the dress code works in your favor! I know what you mean about dresses, only I want more skirts! I am trying to find ones that work well for work, weekend, and all seasons. It's tough!<br /><a href="http://www.cupcakeadventures12.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">CupcakeAdventures </a>M @ Cardigans and Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307220934816894691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-71387120147471922552011-03-22T17:44:43.737-04:002011-03-22T17:44:43.737-04:00I adore that dress! I love the bright red. I hop...I adore that dress! I love the bright red. I hope things go well with your dress code proposal. I've found that getting a simple (sometimes more expensive) dress can be really versatile in your wardrobe. Both this year and last year I bought a pricier (for me) simple grey dress that was pretty much the foundation of my wardrobe. If you think about it in terms of cost per wear, it really wasn't that bad.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997425800622671214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-8629016422736156312011-03-22T17:16:43.219-04:002011-03-22T17:16:43.219-04:00Love this dress, I think you look perfectly polish...Love this dress, I think you look perfectly polished and professional...and I'm anxious to hear about your dress code!TaraMixandMatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181847680619934772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-45154974294971944822011-03-22T16:46:06.804-04:002011-03-22T16:46:06.804-04:00the pop of red looks perfect on you =)the pop of red looks perfect on you =)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333568466647245134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-55009010961675022592011-03-22T16:21:34.482-04:002011-03-22T16:21:34.482-04:00Will be interesting to see what your boss says abo...Will be interesting to see what your boss says about the dress code and all of that. Hopefully it all becomes a little more livable. And I think the one new dress a month policy sounds great. With a little creativity there is nothing you can't do with a dress. - KatyKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928951776385861803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-24484260371392196582011-03-22T15:13:16.858-04:002011-03-22T15:13:16.858-04:00I love that dress and agree sometimes it's imp...I love that dress and agree sometimes it's important to pay a little more for some things! Your makeup looks really pretty lately!triciathomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674041148936994722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-85909240454555949052011-03-22T14:56:28.445-04:002011-03-22T14:56:28.445-04:00I love the dress, a blazer can really help tone th...I love the dress, a blazer can really help tone things down.<br /><br />When paying more for dresses - think in terms of Price Per Wear (PPW).. If you wear that $40 dress only 12 times in a year: You've spent $3.33 per wear. Wear it another time, it takes the cost down even more. If you carry a $100 purse for 365 days, you've only spent 27 cents a day on that purse. Granted it always helps to look at sales, coupons and try and get that initial cost down.. the cheaper dresses will not last as long or look as nice as long (usually). <br /><br />This is the argument I've given myself when it's come to buying more pricey shoes. I may cringe at the inital cost, but spending $10 on shoes that may not last the season or $100-200 on a pair that I can have resoled, cleaned up and have for years.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-78729963918235029912011-03-22T14:34:33.535-04:002011-03-22T14:34:33.535-04:00I love the natural colorblocking of this dress! I ...I love the natural colorblocking of this dress! I think it's very work appropriate, especially with the blazer!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517833826056244744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-27568266459489051962011-03-22T14:06:38.957-04:002011-03-22T14:06:38.957-04:00I love how this looks like a dress. Hope your prop...I love how this looks like a dress. Hope your proposal is approved.Fashion Confessions of a Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610135535698412651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455677926254279103.post-12801461444326056412011-03-22T13:56:24.339-04:002011-03-22T13:56:24.339-04:00You're right, with the blazer it looks perfect...You're right, with the blazer it looks perfect! I hope you get good news!<br /><br />I saw some CK dresses at Ross for $50, and I know exactly what you mean. I did buy a dress for $50 a few years ago and wear it over and over and over again, so I know it HAS to be okay to spend that much (I don't bat an eyelash at spending $50 total for a skirt and a shirt, so why is it so hard!?) I also saw a BCBG dress at Ross for $19!!! Go Ross!Brittany D'Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860608612994579553noreply@blogger.com