The Long Workday With a Dinner Reservation at the End
Some days start at a desk and finish at a table across town, with only one outfit to cover both. A button down blouse, bootcut trousers, a low block heel and a small black crossbody make a quiet set that suits an office, an interview or dinner after. It is built for a small wardrobe.
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The button down shirt for Monday meetings and Friday brunch
The blouse is a lightweight blend of 92% polyester and 8% spandex, with a turn down collar and a curved hem. Solid colors and prints are offered, so the choice is a matter of taste. Light colors call for light colored underwear, and it may arrive wrinkled, so keep an iron nearby.
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The bootcut pants for the Monday morning commute
These bootcut trousers are 80% polyester and 20% spandex, a lightweight fabric with four way stretch. The faux fly means no button or zipper at the waist, and there are two pockets at the back. The leg has extra room at the calf and ankle, which sits well under the blouse and over a low heel.
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The pointed toe pumps for a workday that needs a little lift, Black nubuck
The pumps sit on a 1.38 inch block heel, a modest lift that keeps the look simple. The d'Orsay cut and pointed toe give a streamlined shape, and an adjustable ankle strap holds them in place. The insole is latex and the outsole is TPR. This pair is black nubuck.
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The small crossbody bag for leaving with just the essentials, Black
The small black crossbody measures 8.5 by 5.5 inches and 2.75 inches deep, in faux leather with gold tone hardware. It has three zips, plus an open pocket and a zipper pocket inside. The strap adjusts to a 26 inch drop, so it can go from the desk to the table.
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