tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post5715921239591500303..comments2023-04-15T06:31:20.398-05:00Comments on by gum, by golly!: Non sequiturs: Pasta sauce and business casualTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-27823831190836245552011-02-17T09:11:27.150-06:002011-02-17T09:11:27.150-06:00@Roobeedoo I think what is considered "normal...@<a href="#c3655295593135721648" rel="nofollow">Roobeedoo</a> I think what is considered "normal" for eyeglasses must be a little different here. Either that or I've been wearing vintage specs for so many years that I have no clue what reality is. But yes, I wear them at the office and the only thing I've ever gotten is compliments. I've definitely never felt that was something that was pushing it too far.<br /><br />I am definitely not always so confident and self-assured, although quite honestly the epiphany I had when I wrote this post went a long ways in helping boost me up a bit, as now I don't have to feel completely lame when I dress for work every day. :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-36552955931357216482011-02-17T07:36:54.572-06:002011-02-17T07:36:54.572-06:00I was surprised to find this post in your "ba...I was surprised to find this post in your "back catalogue" because everything I see in your blog is so confident and self-assured re wearing vintage out in the world. I am intrigued - do you get away with wearing cats-eye glasses at work? Because to me they are the biggest "statement" of all. I wear a lot of vintage style clothes to my fairly formal workplace but thought that retro specs would be pushing it too far. Maybe its different here in the UK.Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-42535969904400757622011-01-13T18:02:47.865-06:002011-01-13T18:02:47.865-06:00Thanks so much for the kind words on my blog, Lisa...Thanks so much for the kind words on my blog, Lisa! ♥<br /><br />Even though my rant was Monday, I've already been making changes in my work wardrobe. Fortunately I didn't need to do it too gradually because my office is big enough that I don't interact with 99% of the people, so I don't really care if they notice a major wardrobe shift, and my own co-workers work from home often enough they probably won't notice, either. And I can definitely already tell a mood shift. I'm feeling a lot better about my decision. Now I just have to find/make more work-appropriate clothes! :)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-4190698128016083942011-01-13T17:19:09.990-06:002011-01-13T17:19:09.990-06:00I work at a downtown library which (so far) has be...I work at a downtown library which (so far) has been kind enough to let me get away with all kinds of crimes against implied business wear rule. I tend to use the defense that "dress + tights = I AM WEARING BUSINESS CLOTHES". Which, in my interpretation, may or may not mean a 60's hawaiian dress, tights, and ankleboots. :) Anyway, I know how drab it can be to not feel like you're dressed like yourself.<br /><br />Love your blog! I came over from Deluxeville, and her high praise was deserved. You write so well and your vintage look is great, you should somehow gradually, incrementally implement it in your workaday wardrobe, too much fun to be missed.<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842611749073935723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-6087169351219471382011-01-11T08:53:27.978-06:002011-01-11T08:53:27.978-06:00Yes, it is rather depressing! I think I could get ...Yes, it is rather depressing! I think I could get away with most kind of prints for my tops since I'll always have to cover up a large portion of it with a cardigan anyway (in general I find it way more comfy than wearing long sleeved shirts). But I'm thinking probably more floral, abstract prints, stripes, plaid, etc would be best most of the time. I could definitely wear the outfit I showed in the post, now that I think about it! Though only that cardi in winter since it's wool. So for summer, even if I was wearing a plain modern cotton cardigan on top, I think if the rest of my outfit was more 'me' that would make a huge difference in how I feel now.<br /><br />Winter is a fashion damper! My only warmer pants are jeans, but I'm not <i>really</i> supposed to wear jeans at work. I guess I'm going to have to learn to sew pants, too!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659360650582709851.post-65404455526778306162011-01-10T23:39:19.208-06:002011-01-10T23:39:19.208-06:00How horrible to have to wear yucky business casual...How horrible to have to wear yucky business casual all day! I think it would depress me too. So do you have to dress plainly in your office or could you make some vintage styled clothes that cover all your tattoos? What you have on in that photo above is totally adorable! Could you get away with wearing that in your office?<br /><br />Some of my favorite patterns are for office wear. In fact, one thing I hate so much about winter is that I end up wearing jeans and sweaters all the time and have no opportunity to wear any of my projects. Today I wore my thing cotton green "uniform dress" and froze my ass off, but it was worth it to feel fancy for a change.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462484062508881226noreply@blogger.com