current uniform, week two {self-portrait challenge}
when the day demands a change from flannel, you can usually find me in jeans, a sweater coat, a t-shirt, and some comfortable slip-on shoes.
i think that the sweater coat invites a sense of coziness and safety and warmth. all good things when the air is chilly and the day is winnie-the-pooh blustery.
(i can't believe that i once wore pantyhose and suits and heels to work every day. today, i am so lucky.)
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Reader Comments (16)
I love sweater coats! Sweater coats and cardigans are my favorite items of clothing. Those shoes are pretty cute too.
i hear you! i can't believe that i wore starched and ironed shirts, suits, heels and formal gear to work every day in the past either!
i remember how i used to feel like two different people -work me vs. real me- oh the relief to be myself all the time now :D
love to you liz,
Vx
I know! The pantyhose is the killer for me - nowadays jeans are de rigeur. Your look is brilliant my friend - I love this shot of you. xo
I have those shoes!!
oh GOD I love what you are wearing-- and shouldnt there be a song of celebration of not having to "dress" for the office anymore?!
Oh yes-- let's make up a song because I am with you-- I always remember how grateful I am that my work day has me in favorite comfy clothes with my hair up in top knots and paint on my chin!
Bisous, bluepoppy
amen on the no suits, heels and hose! we are lucky ducks~
i am a new reader to your blog with praise and appreciation for your lovely, thoughtful words.
i also have a question (as someone working in an office job, but who wants and truly needs out of that setting and those clothes): is there a previous post in which you shared what you used to do and what you do now to pay the bills - and how you made the switch? and if there is not such a post, would you please be willing to share some details? from someone needing inspiration - i thank you very much.
hi anonymous,
please feel free to send me an email (it's listed on my profile page). i don't have a post about this right now, but would be happy to email with you.
ok...are there l'il bows on those
shoes?
that is too cute!
and the sweater coat?
i LOVE.
and brown sugar on toast?
you should definately try it.
those shoes are freaking adorable!! and i heart sweater coats, they are the best!!
i refuse to wear pantyhose and find ways to indulge my comfort while somewhat conforming to an office environment. i envy you lucky girls who work from home, i really do ...
hope your day is beautiful!! xox
Work from home uniforms are the best, aren't they? ;-) I hope that you are having a beautiful day. xoxoxo
Cozy yet put together! I love the silly-old-bear reference too!
Me too.
Liz elayne:
I have been AWOL from my publishing domain, and I returned to view Poetry Thursday yesterday -- to find the doors shuttered.
I am sorry to see it go.
Thank you for everything that you and Dana put together over 18 months....I did a short eulogy to the site on my post yesterday.
Be well.
David Walsh
dawords.blogspot.com
I heart my sweater coat too! Absolutely perfect for a blustery day ... xx, JP/deb
can you believe that here it was warm enough for shorts yesterday...i'm not kidding...