Christmas Casual

HR sent out an e-mail this week that says to the effect, "Ok, you guys convinced me. Christmas casual for the rest of the week!" in which I responded with a grimace. Holiday sweaters, tacky vests, lit-up necklaces and bouncy Santa hats. There's nothing more I dislike than wearing straight up casual jeans and a T-shirt at work unless the event calls for it.

For the rest of the week, this is what I wore:
TUESDAY

skirt: Express brown pencil skirt

top: collared white shirt w/brown/pink flower print

shoes: Aldo flats

tights: n/a

cardi: cyan blue J.Crew, thrifted

jacket: black corduroy

[quack] I didn't care for this outfit much- the Express skirt was purchased from my aunt probably 8 years ago and I've been holding onto it thinking I'll get to wear this name brand item some day when I am a big girl! Well, I've been wearing it that's for sure. And that elastic this is TIGHT! Also, the shirt didn't quite go well with it even though I thought I covered it up with a cardi. I was just in the mood for something bright but not too crazy. This was a 'meh' outfit.

WEDNESDAY

pants: brown

top: Ruffle-esque sleeve neutral light brown shirt, gift

shoes: Aldo flats

cardi: bright yellow cardi by Banana Republic, gift

jacket: NONE because it was freaking 60 degrees out

[quack] I was in super casual and comfortable mode. I actually really liked my outfit for this day. Soft, comfortable, neutral, calm- I mean heck, I wore a cotton shirt, pants, and flats! The only color I added was the sweater but only because it was the only item in my 30 for 30 that was thin and long sleeved. Everything else were quarter-length- well, except for the pink ruffly cardi but the yellow one caught my eye first and was thicker!

THURSDAY

skirt: salmon pencil skirt, thrifted

top: Ruffle-esque sleeve neutral light brown shirt, gift

shoes: Aldo flats

tights: n/a

cardi: cyan blue J.Crew, thrifted

jacket: brown w/gold glitter thread blazer, Anthropologie

[quack] Ah, I had packed the night before. All I could think about was the HR lady's e-mail about being Christmas casual and Thomas pouting, "I'm not going to wear black! It's Christmas!!" Oh, and Oli said that too! So, sub/consciously I decided I was going to wear the outfit I intended to wear a month back- the cyan cardi with the bright salmon pink skirt! Perhaps it was the sudden urge to brighten up the Holidays that did me in, but I pranced around all proud like. I mean, it's winter but I'm dressed in Spring-on-Coke colors. Oli gave me my first Anthropologie clothing piece for Xmas yesterday! This awesome brown w/gold glitter thread blazer had a sweet little Equestrian-esque blue folded ribbon on the right lapel. Love, love, love. It looks a little homeless, a little glamorous, a little quirky, a little homemade, and did I say homeless? When people hear me tell them they look a little homeless, they get offended, but to me, looking a little bit strange is a major plus for me. If you ever get that comment from me, you know I'm in love with your outfit. PISH, POSH!