Tuesday’s TPS Report: “Vera” Twisted-Waist Dress

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1. I love this look, but I can’t wait until hemlines drop again. At the knee is such an unflattering hemline for me.

   1. Like yesterday, I think this dress is a couple of inches above the knee. And no length info on the Dillard’s site – tsk, tsk!

      I do like the waist detail though. :)

      1. FWIW, I have some Antonio Melani skirts. In pictures online, the models wear them so the hemline hits several inches above the knee. On me, the hemline hits right in the middle of the knee cap. I assume this is because they style the models to sex it up a little bit. If you really like the dress, it might be worthwhile to try it on to see what the true hemline is.

   2. This is not meant to be snarky, but where else would you expect the hemlines to be? Mid-calf is not a good look on anyone.

      I do agree this is slightly above the knee, which is fine when youre standing but can get a little iffy when you sit.

      1. At the slimmest part of the knee.

      2. I can’t speak for Corporate tool, but I like my hemlines to completely cover my kneecap while I’m standing but not be any lower than that. So, I guess about 3-4 inches longer than the dress as shown on the model. Definitely not mid-calf!! Literally cover the kneecap and no lower!! But all the skirts and dresses I see these days seem to be a few (1-3) inches above the kneecap, which ends up mid-thigh on me when I sit down.

         1. That is my favorite spot too – just at the base of the kneecap. That length ensures appropriate-for-my-body coverage when I am sitting down. A dress that sits on my body like that model would have a-inappropriate-to-me hike up my thighs when seated, so that dress is too short for me.

         2. Fair enough. I have the same issue — i actually prefer the length on the model, but the problem arises when sitting. I dont like how the longer length looks, however, unless im wearing really high heels.

            1. I’m with you there. I have disproportionally short calves and anything below the knee just accentuates that. Yeah this length ends up being a little short while sitting, but unless someone is staring at my legs under my desk (unlikely) then they aren’t going to know.

      3. Just below the knee is the best hemline on me.

   3. It would probably be longer on most of us than on the model.

   4. I think today you can wear any hemline you want. Please look at Michele Bachmann – whatever you think of her politics. Her manner of dressing could be an inspiration for almost every woman in the business/professional world.

      1. Any hemline? Call me crazy but I still don’t think its appropriate to wear skirts/dresses to the office that fall 3-4 (or more) inches above the knee.

      2. Sure, you can *wear* whatever you want, but you can’t *buy* whatever you want. Most retailers are only selling what the manufacturers are pushing. . . .

      3. I can’t put aside her politics. And her manner of dressing is not an “inspiration” for me.

   5. I have two preferred hemlines.

      To the top of the kneecap when I’m wearing opaque tights, which is all winter.

      To the bottom of the kneecap when I have bare legs, which is all summer.

      This dress is shorter than both of those lengths, as are most things, which is why retailers aren’t getting much of my money lately.

   6. It makes life a lot easier for us shorter people though- no hemming:)

      1. Sadly it’s not always possible for us tall ladies to shoulder the hemming burden – I took a bunch of skirts/dresses in to have the hems lengthened this weekend, and the different manufacturers had all cut the fabric around the vent such that there was only about a centimeter that could be let out. :-(

   7. Hm, in my experience, skirts and dresses are at least a few inches longer on me than on the model. I’m 5’3”, and these models are usually around 5’10”-ish. If you like the look, try it on! Or search for customer feedback re: the length.

   8. Agree. Also these models are more likely to be (relatively) shorter than runway models so this would hit me (5″4) just above the knee and ride up when I sit. (yes I’m probably too conservative!)

2. Two great dresses in a row! BUT it’s a little odd that Monday’s dress is $745 and this dress is $159. Big price difference for one day.

   1. I thought Tuesday was over $150, Wed was $100-150, Thurs was $50-99, and Friday was under $50?

3. Threadjack?

   I’m an attorney who is going into human resources at the state government level–employee relations, hearing officer type stuff. Not employed as an attorney, per se. Looking for some recommendations for professional associations or organizations that will be good resources for me, aside from my state bar association and related sub committees.

   Thanks!

   1. No specific recs, but look into your bar organizations’ sub committees. Often you will see interesting niches, or at least something on state court practice.

   2. National Association of Hearing Officials —- http://www.naho.org

   3. Society for Human Resources Management is the only one I’m familiar with.

      1. This is the one I’m getting the most hits on when I search. The website looks great (which I judge organizations by, fairly or not) and like they are everywhere.

         Are you involved? Any feedback on the org?

         1. I’m not involved, but a colleague of mine (attorney who is practices employment law) is. I’ve only heard good things, but I don’t have any specifics.

4. So what does one wear with this? Do you put a jacket over it, or does that look weird because it’s two random pieces together? A cardigan? Walk around the office sleeveless? I pass on a lot of sheaths like this that I think would look great on, because I can’t figure out how to wear them, and I am not inclined to go sleeveless at work. I always picture a high-powered ad-exec in the movies in these, and it just seems too…dressy? sexy? something…for my conservative-but-not-suits office.

   1. A blazer of a different color (not too similar in color, so it doesn’t look like you’re trying and failing to match them) or a cardigan should work. That said, I’m generally hesitant on sleeveless things, too. My office temperature fluctuates wildly, so I often take off my sweater/jacket, and I don’t feel all that comfortable in sleeveless (although it would seem perfectly acceptable at my office).

      I guess you could swap between a short-sleeve and long sleeved blazer/cardigan, but that seems a little fussy for my tastes. (I get cold easily, so just wearing a short-sleeved cardi doesn’t work for me; I always want to have the option to put on another layer.)

   2. Similar question: I’ve realized I’m in a blue slacks, grey blazer, white/ivory top rut. I’ve been looking everywhere for patterned shirts I could put with this; my only requirements are sleeves of some length and not button-front. Anyone have any leads? I feel so boring in my three neutrals today. At least I have fun jewelry.

      In more exciting color news, my new jcrew navy wool gabardine suit comes with lime green piping on the inside!

      1. I like LOFT for these types of tops, though I dont mind sleeveless. Usually they have fairly inexpensive (20-50 bucks) in a variety of colors, prints and styles that work well with suits and other business casual outfits.

         Also, I have a few of the BCBG short, belted cardigans (they kinda look like a blazer and you can tie the belt in front or in back) that work over just about everything. This way, if you have something sleeveless on, it works. They are kina expensive, but you can often find them on sale. Even if you pay full price (like $120) they are totally worth it because you can wear them over everything — work or weekend — and they hold up great.

      2. I found a great patterned shirt at Nordstrom, but it is no longer available. They do have a good selection though. Anthropologie also has a ton of patterned blouses, but it takes some effort to find something work appropriate.

         Btw, I would wear a cardigan with this dress. If it didn’t have the ruching, I would wear a black blazer with it.

         1. This was the blouse I just got (and love), in a different print. Only available in petites now: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-drape-neck-mesh-top-petite/3141336?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=180

            1. I have this top, too, in a blue print. I love it.

            2. I am petite! How exciting.

               Anthropologie is also a great idea. I haven’t been in forever, but their stuff would be great for making this outfit less boring. I knew the hive mind would come up with things. I made a trip to the outlets this weekend, but everything was either solids or sleeveless. I should probably just come to terms with keeping my jacket on at all times.

      3. JCrew, AT, BR, Talbots, Anthropologie (and esp. it’s line Leifsdottir) all have cute patterned tops. You can even find some stuff in H&M. If you have a NM or Saks outlet near you, I have gotten some fantastic silk blouses just like you describe there for about $25-$35.

      4. I love Boden’s print tops. And they’re having a big sale right now.

   3. I’m wearing a very similar dress (purchased for $20 at Target) with a bright pink cardigan.

   4. I personally think solid color cardigans are a great piece with this dress (and most other sheath dresses as well). I have a stack of cardigans, seemingly one in every color, so I can always look colorful without going around with bare shoulders. That said, bare shoulders in my office is okay, save for when the A/C is blasting.

   5. In fall/spring, I like to wear a long-sleeved stretchy tee (Wolford has great ones, though pricy) under sheath dresses and other structured tunic/sleeveless tops — very comfortable, wash/wear well, clean lines. The key is to make sure that the necklines work together and that the fabric is of good quality — tight-knit, opaque color that fits closely to the skin works best for me.

   6. With this specific dress, I’d wear a black blazer or a black cardigan. A red cardigan would also look nice. I wouldn’t wear the dress alone and have bear shoulders.

5. PSA: Talbots has an extra 40% off of sale items today!

   1. I just placed a huge sale order last week, so I just asked their customer service representative if they could do a price adjustment – and she did! I’m so impressed. I’ve just started to shop at Talbot’s for the first time, and this is definitely making me want to stick around.

   2. FYI, it says, “Prices online reflect discount.” I got a bit excited until I saw that. Still, definitely well marked down.

   3. If I’m an 8 in j.crew suiting pants, should I get an 8 at Talbots, or size down to a 6?

      1. I would say you could possibly size down to a 6. I bought but returned a pair of pants recently in the 6 and the 8, and the 6 would have worked. But I suppose it matters what material the pants are, too. These were ever-so-slightly stretchy.

      2. Size down. I’m an 8 regularly, but a 6 at Talbots.

      3. My theory: buy both and return the one that doesn’t fit.

         1. If you do this, make sure it’s not final sale. talbots does that a lot with stuff that is significantly marked down.

      4. I’ve got wide hips, so I bought the 8 and will get them taken in (or return!). Thanks for the advice though everyone!

   4. I was at a local discount store in the northeast last week and bought 6 pairs of Talbot’s shoes (includes 2 pairs of leather boots) and 2 dresses for under $300. I guess the store receives massively discounted items from places like Talbot’s. I felt like I hit the jackpot because I had been coveting some of those shoes after seeing them online. The caveat is that when you check out the deep discount stores you need to make sure you look at the merchandise carefully for rips, stains, tears, etc. This looked like their fall and winter stock but their styles are classic enough that they’ll work for years to come.

      1. I hit the Talbots Outlet in Hingham, MA last week. I bought 3 dresses off the 80% off lowest marked price rack. My total for 3 dresses and a pair of pants was $88. They really do have huge sales.

   5. I just can’t buy Talbots on sale with their riduculously random sizing.

      My last purchase of two sheaths was a disaster. At about $50 each, they were a steal…but you could have fit TWO OF ME into each of them!!! I ordered a size 6, which should have fit based on the measurements posted on their size chart, and other Talbots clothes I own that fit me well. On both of these dresses, there must have been at least 6 inches of extra fabric at the waist. I was so. angry. I feel like they must have been mismarked, but the sales rep on the phone told me final sale was final sale.

      GRRRRRrrrrr

      1. Yea their sizing is bizarre. Could a tailor take in the waists of the dresses for you?

   6. Most of their stuff is NOT Final Sale. I just picked up a bunch of belts, three pairs of shoes, dresses, tops, and a suit, and not a single item was final sale. So give it a try and you can always return.

      1. The “final sale” stuff is under the “outlet” section and is clearly marked final sale (even in the basket). I just ordered a ton of stuff, will see what fits and then cull. Free shipping if your order is over $100! Awesome!

6. I like this. But I really like the hair. It’s polished, and age-appropriate, and somehow slightly more interesting than the half-ponytail I wear sometimes. Neater than just blowing straight and leaving down, which is my default. However I probably could not achieve the volume without a Bump-It:)

7. random threadjack:
   my husband likes to run the shower in the mornings for 10-30 minutes without getting in, as he finds the sound is relaxing. i grew up in drought land and this habit drives me NUTS! i know the basic merits of water conservation, but i dont think i have a convincing argument. does anyone have additional resources on this topic? is water conservation even something to worry about?

   1. Well heck, conservation aside, doesn’t that run up your water bill?

      1. I agree. Tell him to wash after 1 minute or you will decide not wash at all — for a week. That should get him in the shower, pronto. What a dope!

   2. Yes, water conservation is definitely something to worry about (but I have no helpful sources). What about your water bill? Money is usually a convincing enough argument in my family.

      1. whoops, i responded to the money factor below.
         for me, i have always just accepted that water is a precious resource and should be conserved, i have never questioned it or looked for resources to explain why.

   3. Get him a sound machine! Unless he’s taking a 4 second shower and it evens out… That would drive me crazy too.

      1. My first thought was a sound machine, too. There are also apps for phones that probably could provide the same sound.

   4. No additional help on the conservation argument (zelda covers it below), but Brookstone makes a really good (loud!) white noise machine that might be a decent substitute for running the shower.

      1. Does it truly “relax” him? If so, I’d not only let it go, I’d turn on the water for him. Conservation is great, but de-stressed husbands are great also.

   5. I don’t know about DC’s water supply but you should also think about the cost of wastewater treatment – as taxpayers you are paying for wastewater treatment which is expensive fairly energy intensive. So creating unnecessary wastewater not only wastes water, but requires unnecessary treatment.

   6. Blue Gold: World Water Wars (documentary)
      Blue Covenant (book)
      Unquenchable (book)
      Running Out of Water (book)
      . . . and many more

      1. Or have him read up on the water wars between GA, AL, FL (and TN). Atlanta has a serious concern it will not have access to a sufficient supply of fresh water in a few years. How lucky your husband is to be so ignorant of the limitations on our most basic resource.

         1. Saving water in DC doesn’t make more water available for Atlanta, though.

         2. Definitely this. It’s a serious issue. Not just the water wars between the states, but also, at least in Georgia, my hometown, which is south of Atlanta, is always angry at Atlanta for sucking up the water supply. We’re constantly on water restrictions in the summer.

            1. Like cbackson said, that has nothing to do with DC. Literally, nothing. The argument simply doesn’t apply. Same goes for all the emotion that comes with growing up in drought land.

               I say, encourage husband to run it cold if he doesn’t already, see if running water white noise would be an adequate substitute, and if not just let it go. People have FAR more environmentally unfriendly habits and hobbies that aren’t associated with the first grade lesson on conserving the environment – doesn’t make it right, but really, some perspective is necessary here.

               One additional idea – how about one of those in-home waterfall things the next time you’re in the market for a big gift for him? I believe many of those just re-circulate the same water. Perhaps that would have a similar effect for him and be more palatable for you.

            2. I sort of think that the argument that you have to conserve water everywhere because some places have drought problems is somewhat akin to telling a child to finish his sandwich because there are people starving in (country).

            3. And for added perspective, filling a pool once/year is roughly in the same ballpark as running a shower an average of 15-20 minutes per day. People don’t have this level of emotional reaction to people having pools (even if they hardly use them).

            4. Love E’s idea about in-home recirculating fountain.

            5. To E–

               My parents had an above-ground pool in the Midwest, and the only time it was filled was when they built it. Every winter after that, the pool company came out and put special chemicals in it, put a winter cover on, and left the water in for the next year and every year after that. I had friends with outdoor pools, and they also never drained their pools. When I lived further south, people kept their pools open year round. I don’t know anyone that refills a pool once a year. If they do, I’m guessing it’s a kiddie-size splash tank.

            6. Sorry! Where I mentioned my friends, I meant *in-ground* pools, not outdoor pools. Obviously all the pools I was referring to are outdoor.

            7. my family has an in ground pool in eastern long island and it absolutely gets drained (and then re-filled) annually. same goes for my huge local town pool and my neighbors’ pools. perhaps it is regional? are you in an area where the water wouldn’t freeze?

   7. DC doesn’t have a water shortage. I grew up in Colorado and had the same mentality as you, and it used to bother me that businesses hose down the sidewalk every morning. Then I heard a show on NPR (Kojo Nnamdi, probably) with the head of DC’s water agency and he discussed this very issue and how there’s really no worries about conserving water in the DC area. So, your husband is probably fine. I personally wouldn’t want the higher water and electricity (if he’s using hot water) bill, plus the heat from the shower would drive me nuts.

   8. Ack – I am with you in finding this habit wasteful. Its money (if not yours directly, then likely yours through taxes) down the drain. If he likes the sound, then get a CD.

      If I was feeling really nerdy, I’d figure out the average rate of flow for the shower head, multiply by the time to figure out how much water has just gone down the drain, and then looking to see if I could find any figures on the cost of water treatment to put that water down the drain back into the potable water system. Just to see if I could put it in a monetary context.

      I also get annoyed at people who idle their cars in the parking lot waiting for the errand runner, rather than turning the car off if they aren’t driving anywhere in the next two minutes.

      Good luck with the water argument.

   9. Really depends on where you live. In the PNW, a water shortage is the last thing we worry about (and water isn’t fungible, so saving water here doesn’t help out drought-stricken areas). Not sure about DC.

      However, it probably runs up your water bill and your heating bill (unless he runs it cold).

      1. Where in the PNW are you? We periodically had (relatively minor) droughts when I was growing up in Portland and water conservation was always stressed. I assumed it was the same throughout the region.

   10. I had a guest staying with me a few weekends ago, and my electric bill showed my usage for those days was close to double my solo use. The only thing that varied from my normal energy use was that my guest took extra long, extra hot showers. Running the shower is not only absurdly wasteful, but it’s probably driving up your energy bill from the water heater. I generally find it impossible to get truly cold water out of my shower (I’ve tried for ice baths), so even if he’s not running it on hot, it’s probably still using some hot water.

   11. Even a showerhead just leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons per year. That’s enough water to wash 60 loads of dishes in your dishwasher!

       Some more fun water facts: http://www.chnep.org/moreinfo/water_conservation_facts.htm

       I would say that if you can’t get him to budge, maybe you can at least compromise so that the hot water runs for 5-10 minutes, not a full half hour. Every little bit helps.

   12. Is this the fight you want to pick? I was curious and did the math: it works out to about $1/ week. Assuming the cost is somewhat related to the cost of water processing (and therefore the envirnomental impact) it seems like there are a lot of other lifestyle peaks that could have a much greater impact.

       (I assumed 2.5 gallons/minute, 30 minutes/ day, 7 showers/ week and the Chicago water rate of $0.002/ gallon. I assumed the shower was cold and didn’t account for any water heating.)

   13. That is incredibly wasteful. If the higher water bill and conservation arguments don’t work, consider telling him that people in Africa, India, and countless other countries can barely get 1 pint of clean water a DAY, which includes for washing, cooking, etc.

       1. This is how I see it–so many people have so little clean water. I find it kind of sad to waste so much.

       2. …but the water her husband wastes isn’t getting to them. No way, no how. The water he wastes here has nothing to do with water shortages elsewhere, and no effect on them.

          (Grew up in an area with severe water shortages and restrictions; now live in an area where there’s so much water that public water fountains don’t have an “off” button.)

          1. I understand that and that’s not what I was suggesting. What I mean is that when people have so little clean water, it is selfish to waste it so callously and take it for granted. It’s the same thing as “don’t waste food, people in India/Ethiopia/Africa don’t have as much to eat as you do.” Of course the wasted food you throw away is not going to go to kids in those countries, but what it means is that you should be thankful that you have these basic necessities and utilize them in a resourceful manner.

             1. This.

             2. But this argument could be applied to all luxuries in life. People in Africa and elsewhere routinely walk 10 miles as a form of transportation. I don’t feel obliged to give up the car/ bus/ etc in solidarity with them. Such a sacriface on my part would in no way help provide transportation to them.

   14. I didn’t grow up in drought land, and now I live in the land of sidewalk-washing, but this would drive me crazy, too!

       Maybe consider a small indoor water feature instead of a white noise machine? I’ve seen a lot of research showing that seeing/hearing water really IS relaxing, so white noise might not be a very good psychological substitute. There are various price points for tabletop or wall-mounted models, and styles to fit with any decor. They won’t be as loud as the shower, but might be a less-wasteful way to achieve the same water noise-relaxation effect.

   15. If he doesn’t splurge on anything else and generally is not wasteful, what’s the big deal? I bet there is something you do on a regular basis that causes waste comparable to his pre-shower showers and I bet he wouldn’t say anything to you if it brought you joy and relaxation. He’s a grown man and has the right to waste water if he personally finds it important to do so.

   16. Can you take a shower during part of that relaxing time or does that ruin the effect? This would drive me nuts too.

   17. That would drive me crazy. Running a shower for 10-30 minutes wastes about 35-105 gallons of water. Maybe explaining it with jugs of water will make him understand just how much water is going down the drain for no good reason.

   18. That would drive me nuts, too. So wasteful of water, energy, money, treatment facilities etc. And I’m a bit surprised at people saying that water in one area is not useable in another. Bulk exportation water from Canada to the US has been a hot topic of debate up here. If you Americans conserve yours, maybe you won’t have to come looking for ours in the future.

       1. AMEN. Only in America would someone post about wasting 35 gallons of water and have others respond that it wasn’t such a big deal. Please, please conserve for the sake of not just your home, your city, or even your country, but for the good of everyone on the planet!

       2. I agree! I grew up in a state that is seemingly always in the middle of a severe drought. We have strict water restrictions and will get a big fine for watering outside during the hottest part of the day. Our water is also very expensive, so I could not imagine wasting it in such a way! It was ingrained in our heads as young children to turn off the water while brushing teeth, etc.

          1. I really fear the premise behind the idea that saving resources in one place does not benefit another. That’s true only if we choose to accept that jurisdictional and national boundaries are “real” and immutable. We are all in this together and I fear the day is coming when our inability to share, play nice, and think of someone other than “me and mine” is going to cause a world of hurt – literally.

             Read more: https://corporette.com/2011/06/28/tuesdays-tps-report-vera-twisted-waist-dress/#ixzz1QbaCvMHR

             1. Plus, things are often more connected than we think. It hasn’t become a huge issue for most of the East Coast (yet), but in the West, use of water in New Mexico absolutely affects the availability of water in Southern California, which in turn has huge ramifications on water usage in the Bay Area. As we start to see more shortages in the East, we’ll probably start to see those same kinds of linkages become more apparent.

             2. I commend your temperate response. This whole issue makes me want to scream. It is not “cute” as one of the posters wrote. It’s disrespectful to the environment, to the world we live in, to people who have no water. It’s irresponsible. He needs to be introduced to a new way to relax. (of course, re-reading this post, it sounds like I need a new way to relax, too).

   19. I wonder if you could substitute one of those little decorative water fountains that were so popular a few years ago. I had one that was very simple and fairly elegant looking that made a lovely trickling sound that was stress-relieving. I think I paid about $25 for it.

       It plugged in and the water recirculated.

       I’d guess the energy useage would be much less than running the shower for 15-30 mins?

8. YES! but the money part doesnt bother him enough to change this habit. he doesnt really spend very much on anything so he sees this as his ‘splurge.’

   1. if that’s the case i would talk to him about the environmental impact aspect – even if it is his “splurge” maybe it would be eye-opening for him to think about his splurge in context of its impact on the environment (the energy it takes to treat waste water, the wear and tear on water infrastructure that in turn affects your community, the impact on animal and plant habitats, etc).

      also, maybe it would be helpful to explain to him just HOW MUCH water is wasted from running your shower! a regular shower uses 15-25 gallons of water, so an extended one would use even more.

   2. Heh, probably not environmentally friendly but I think this habit sounds kind of cute. My SO also has very few things he splurges on, so when I notice him doing something oddball like this I might suggest he curb it, but I usually don’t push it if he’s actually getting something out of it.
      I’d suggest an alternative like a CD/noise machine, but if he says no, I’d probably just tell myself, “Ses, you are not the boss of everyone and if it makes them happy let it go.” That’s the exact phrase I mutter to myself – edit as necessary ;)

   3. A significant portion of residential electricity use goes to pumping and heating water: tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/question272.htm

      Where does the US get most of its electricity from? About half of it is from burning coal – cheap coal from mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachians and strip mines across the US. Think of this: there are children in Kentucky that draw rivers black, since all they know of are rivers filled with coal dust, clay and toxic chemicals such as arsenic mercury, lead, copper, and chromium.

      Everything has consequences. I’m not saying we should abandon everything we do that involves electricity, but it helps to be mindful of the small things we can do (or stop doing) to help.

9. Threadjack again…

   Does anyone have any experience with Swissgear backpacks, specifically the rolling ones? I’m going on an extended trip to Europe in a few months and I was thinking of picking one up. The only other options available where I am (I don’t live in the US) are Samsonite and American Tourister, but since they’re both a little out of my price range I really want to know if Swissgear’s a good option.

   Thanks!

   1. I own a Swissgear backpack (not rolling, though) and it’s still going strong after several years. My SO uses one daily for school/work, and after 4 years of hard-wear, it is just now showing signs of needing to be replaced.

   2. I had a non-rolling one for years. It was very durable, had plenty of storage space, and had cushioning between the backpack and my back. It got me through college, summer study abroad in Germany, and law school. I loved mine, except for the fact that the padding made some of my shirts pill from where it rubbed up against them.

10. I think this is a great look for work! I like that it would work for winter or summer. Also, I agree with previous comments that LOFT is a great place to go for business to business casual work options.

11. I love the twist detail at the waist! Great find.

12. I really like this dress – any idea if it’s avail in plus size?

13. I really fear the premise behind the idea that saving resources in one place does not benefit another. That’s true only if we choose to accept that jurisdictional and national boundaries are “real” and immutable. We are all in this together and I fear the day is coming when our inability to share, play nice, and think of someone other than “me and mine” is going to cause a world of hurt – literally.

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