outfit post: navy colorblock sheath, navy two-button jacket, black pointed toe pumps

Inspiration - Hobbs UK

Made it home safe & sound from Minnesota! Survived my first -20° experience! Going to start recapping the cold weather office outfits I wore tomorrow. (Hint: layers layers layers!)

This suit is an recent investment which brings my suit count up to three. I bought a black one from Anne Taylor my second year in college (14 years ago - phew!) and then a grey one a few years into working. (Although the jacket to the grey one has gone missing around two years ago on one of my work trips. Grr.) I always wear a suit the first day on site with a client and then rotate the pieces as separates into outfits during the week I'm there. (And into my wardrobe the rest of time also.) So finally I decide to bite the bullet and invest in a third one.

I bought all four of the pieces - the jacket, skirt, trousers and sheath dress. (Tried the straight legged pants first and the cut didn't look good on my body at all. But the trouser cut was cute.)

Dress: Navy & black colorblock sheath - Banana Republic  shop same, similar, similar, similar Top: Navy two-button jacket - Banana Republic shop same, similar, similar, similar Shoes: Pointed toe black pumps - Nine West shop same, similar, similar cute pointed toe ankle strap flats just for fun - Monolo Blahnik ($$) Accessories: Philip Lim grey satchel - Target similar, similar, similar Gold Christina link necklace - Stella & Dot shop same, similar, similar Gold Christina link bracelet - Stella & Dot shop same, similar, similar